Emphasis Area: Leadership and Change in Human Systems

Leadership and Change In Human Systems

Students in the leadership and change emphasis area study general knowledge and skills for productive and humane management of people in organizations.  The program of study encourages understanding about how organizational variables, leadership practices and human resources strategies enhance the success of organizations.

Students who choose this emphasis are often interested in developing general management and leadership skills and knowledge.  Some are employed or seek employment in organizational training and development roles in organizations, as consultants, while others are found in human resource employment.

Courses include (students complete 12 hours):

BMA 516 Leading Teams

BMA 533 Leadership and Change in Organizations

BMA 560 Strategic Human Resources

BMA 566 Strategic Staffing

BMA 567 Total Rewards Management

BMA 583 Leading with Integrity

Faculty in the leadership and change emphasis include:

Dr. Lee Bolman

Dr. Nancy Day

Dr. Richard Heimovics

Dr. Deborah Noble

Dr. Eleanor Brantley Schwartz

Our Mission: The Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration supports the mission of the University of Missouri – Kansas City and provides high quality professional education for a changing world. 

The School offers undergraduate, graduate, executive, and other outreach programs, responsive to business and community needs.  These programs are delivered through a curriculum combining a solid preparation in basic management functions with the skills of leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic decision-making, and an understanding of the technological and global environment.  The School’s faculty is committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, and to continuously improving a learning environment that brings discipline to the real-world challenges of management practice.