Organizational Leadership

Course code HOSP 2506

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

Students analyze traditional and modern leadership models and explore their own approach to leadership. They examine differences between leadership and management, identify and develop their leadership competencies and apply critical skills necessary to effectively work with individuals, teams throughout the organization. Students practice skills navigating workplace politics, building an effective network, being flexible, and applying positive influence within a leadership role. Students examine how to promote necessary change, and strategic organizational growth within a competitive, ever-changing industry that promotes social responsibility contributions on multiple levels.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • 1. Organizational Structure Fundamentals
    2. Designing organizations for Purpose
    3. Interorganizational Relationships
    4. Leadership Models - Traditional and Modern
    5. Communication Styles
    6. Organizational Culture, Control, Ethics
    7. Innovation & Change
    8. Conflict, Power, Politics
    9. Decision Making Processes
    10. Leading Change Management

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60053 May 4, 2026
to August 14, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60056 May 4, 2026
to August 14, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.