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Leadership - Minor

The Leadership minor provides students skills in understanding the business environment as a system of interrelated and interdependent parts. Students learn how to analyze the system to identify opportunities and challenges for addressing stakeholder concerns, in addition to gaining skills for influencing others to work toward sustainable practices. Responsible leadership involves making sustainable business decisions that consider the interests of all stakeholders including employees, clients, suppliers, customers, society, the environment and future generations. Addressing these varied and often conflicting concerns requires skill.

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Minor in Leadership

Kent State University’s Minor in Leadership allows students to enhance their education with specialized knowledge in leadership studies. This minor provides additional career prospects in the leadership sector by teaching students the skills needed to navigate challenging business environments and identify opportunities in a leadership role. 

 

 

Program Information for Leadership - Minor

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
COMM 35863BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 3
or MGMT 34175 LEARNING TO LEAD
or MGMT 44395 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT
or PACS 11001 INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (DIVD) (KSS)
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 34165DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
MGMT 34185
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
MGMT 44009
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
PACS 32040
CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (DIVG)
PACS 33030
CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE
PSYC 30821
PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for Leadership - Minor
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Career Enhancement

Students completing the Minor in Leadership at Kent State University can explore additional career opportunities in leadership roles, enhancing their primary field of study. Students learn how to analyze the system to identify opportunities and challenges for addressing concerns for stakeholders, employees, clients, suppliers, customers and more.  Addressing these varied and often conflicting concerns requires skill and is valuable knowledge that can be applied throughout your career. 

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