Overview of Course

A team is a group of people that are interdependent and focused on achieving a shared goal. The course MGT 411 has the purpose of allowing students to develop and enhance their skills of both being effective members of and leading such high performance teams in organizations. Concepts from project management, organizational behavior, conflict management, technology in organizations, decision making, diversity, culture in organizations, and leadership fundamentals will be explored and tied together in the Semester at Sea course setting. Students will learn through a variety of theories and methods, with a focus on case studies, in-class workshops, and fieldwork in global locations.