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2009 Summer Session Course Listings
Note: Northwestern day school students need permission from the dean of their school to enroll in School of Continuing Studies courses. SCS courses are indicated by a -CN after the course number (example: ACCOUNT 204-CN Sec. 28). The majority of Summer Session courses do not need dean approval.
Organization Behavior
School of Continuing Studies
ORG BEH 301-CN Sec. 24
Organization Behavior
CAESAR Class Number: 42354
4 weeks,
CHIC,
6/27 - 7/25
Sa 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sid Barsuk
This course will be held in Wieboldt Hall room 504.
The interaction of individuals in formal organizations. Theory and research integrated with cases and exercises to develop understanding of the dynamics of motivation, communication, group decision making, leadership, intergroup relations, power, and conflict. Students are encouraged to apply this knowledge to managing relationships with superiors, subordinates, and colleagues in their own work settings. There is an hour long break for lunch during each class meeting. Note: The course will not meet Saturday, July 4. Dates are June 27, July 11, 18, and 25. Northwestern day-school students must obtain their dean's consent to enroll in this course.
ORG BEH 391-CN Sec. 24
Topics in Management: Negotiating Strategies
CAESAR Class Number: 42356
4 weeks,
CHIC,
8/1 - 8/22
Sa 9:30am - 4:30pm
Frank Acuff
This course will be held in Wieboldt Hall room 507.
Key negotiating skills are examined along with specific planning and communication strategies. Students evaluate their persuasion strengths, plan for negotiations to achieving win-win results both inside and outside their organizations, improve communication skills, identify tactics and appropriate responses, and practice strategies. Also covers negotiating in an international environment. Readings, case studies, simulations. Northwestern day-school students must obtain their dean's consent to enroll in this course.
ORG BEH 391-CN Sec. 25 
Topics in Management: Leadership Principles and Practice
CAESAR Class Number: 42514
5 weeks,
EVAN,
7/30 - 8/27
Th 6 - 9pm
Aleen Bayard
This course will be held in University Hall room 121.
Leadership is one of the most common words used in business conversations. Understanding how to develop leadership competency at the institutional, team, and individual levels is key to success. The goal of this course is to help students define their own vision of leadership within the context of proven leadership strategies in order to be more effective in their professional roles. Topics include leadership competency frameworks; development strategies; the role of team; feedback; communication and change management. Case studies, in-class discussions, and group interaction are used to stimulate self-discovery and to experience leadership issues firsthand. This course combines classroom lecture and discussion with an online component. Students must have ready access to the Internet. Northwestern day-school students must obtain their dean's consent to enroll in this course.
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Indicates a Study Abroad Course.
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