Technology Leadership and Communication
Computer & Information Technology, B.S.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of core computing and mathematical concepts.
- Analyze user needs and identify the computing requirements appropriate to an IT solution.
- Plan, design, implement, and evaluate IT-based systems to meet desired needs.
- Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Acknowledge diverse opinions in regards to professional, ethical, legal, and social issues in a global perspective.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Analyze and explain the impact of IT on individuals, organizations and societies.
- Explain the need to engage in continuing professional development.
- Use current technical concepts, techniques and practices in the information technologies within the student’s area of expertise.
- Apply the best practices and standards within the student's area of expertise.
Organizational Leadership Supervision, B.S.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of:
- the process and roles of leadership.
- leadership traits.
- leadership behavior concepts.
- situational approaches to leadership.
- power and influence.
- leading during times of uncertainty, turbulence, and change.
- Design and conduct research, as well as analyze and interpret data in order to:
- evaluate their personal leadership effectiveness.
- evaluate their organization’s effectiveness and sustainability.
- evaluate their organization’s social and environmental impact.
- Lead an organization, or processes and functions within it that meet or exceeds desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and sustainability.
- Function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- Identify, formulate, and solve organizational problems.
- Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
- Communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally to all size audiences.
- Understand the impact of leadership and supervision in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary organizational issues.
- Use the techniques, skills, tools and concepts necessary for effective strategic and tactical planning.