Undergraduate Leadership Courses

PLLC offers several experiential undergraduate courses which are open to undergrads in any program. In these unique classes, students actively apply course content via creative activities and facilitated discussion. Assignments and activities are often based on real-life situations, current events and innovative research that engage students to problem-solve and reflect on their leadership practice.

Each of the following INT D courses listed below count toward the Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies, offered by the School of Business in collaboration with the Peter Lougheed Leadership College.  

Our undergraduate leadership courses include:

  • Inspired to Dream: Becoming a Leader (INT D 101) 
  • Inspired to Lead: Skills You Need (INT D 207) 
  • Inspired to Lead: Your Leadership Canvas (INT D 307)
  • Inspired to Lead: Time to Practice (INT D 407) 
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Inspired to Dream: Becoming a Leader (INT D 101) 

Students will engage with impactful leaders, from many backgrounds, who have made a positive contribution to the world. By the end of the course, students will be able to visualize their potential for leadership growth and be inspired to continue their journey to take action.

This course is offered entirely online with 10 content modules that are studied asynchronously and 3 synchronous seminars. Content is delivered in multiple formats that include videos, animations, and text. This is a *3 credit course.

View on the Calendar | Enrol on Beartracks | View INTD 101 Spring 2024 course syllabus

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Inspired to Lead: Skills You Need (INT D 207)

Students will learn about practical skills that are important to be successful in leadership across various organizational settings and situations. Reflection and self-development are key components of the course. Open to all students.

No pre-requisites. It is recommended that students have completed at least 30 units of course weight towards their degree prior to registering in this course. This is a *3 credit course. 

View on the Calendar | Enrol on Beartracks | View INT D 207 Winter 2024 course syllabus

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Inspired to Lead: Your Leadership Canvas (INT D 307)

Solving societal problems requires that leaders engage across many different domains, requiring them to understand multiple disciplines of thought. Students will examine leadership in public, private and non-governmental cases as well as their intersections. By the end of the course, students will have a strong understanding for their own personal leadership development path. Open to all students.

No prerequisites. It is recommended that students have completed at least 60 units of course weight towards their degree prior to registering in this course. This is a *3 credit course. 

View on the Calendar | Enrol on Beartracks | View INT D 307 Winter 2024 course syllabus

 

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Inspired to Lead: Time to Practice (INT D 407) 

Students will engage with one another in project-directed groups, putting to use the leadership skills, theory, and research they have enacted and participated in during their leadership education journey. Real-world problems will be presented, analyzed, and addressed head-on, offering real-world experiences aimed to motivate students to continue their leadership journeys beyond their time at the University. This course is offered entirely online and asynchronously. 

Prerequisites: INT D 101, INT D 207 (or equivalent from list of CILS pre-approved courses), and INT D 307 (or equivalent from list of CILS pre-approved courses). This is a *3 credit course.

View on the Calendar | Enrol on Beartracks | INTD 407 course syllabus available soon