MHC 652 Interpersonal and Influence Skills (3 credits)

Whether conflict is healthy or unhealthy for an organization is a function of an individual’s ability to surface, work with, and resolve differences that inevitably arise in organization life between individuals and within and between groups and departments. This course examines the psychological and social dynamics which are connected to conflict, including power, leadership, personal needs, roles, communication. It also provides practical tools and skills development for dealing with conflict in a range of organizational settings.

Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MGT 500.