Leadership and Organization Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Management in Leadership and Organization programme gives you a foundation in business and management, helping develop the skills you need to organize and lead teams, and to respond to internal and external pressures.

As part of the Leadership and Organizations major, you will build on this foundation and focus on the theory and practice of leadership in the management of organizations.

Programme options

As part of the Leadership and Organization major, you’ll have the opportunity to work with professionals in your chosen field and combine relevant job experience with classroom studies.

There is an optional internship available for Bachelor of Management students during your third year of study. The internship is designed to be a career investment used to build upon skills, professional experiences, and connections to enhance your employability after graduation.

The following Leadership and Organization programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Management with Major in Leadership and Organization

• Certificates including Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Management, Managing Data and Information, Marketing Management, and Public Sector Management.

What you will learn

You will learn about management issues related to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within a variety of venues including for-profit, not-for-profit, and public sectors. You will also examine the interactions among the environment, technology, society, organizations, and people.

With a Leadership and Organization degree, you’ll be exposed to key knowledge, behaviours, skills, competencies, and attitudes considered critical to leadership and managerial success. 

Possible careers include:

• Account executive

• Business manager

• Communications officer

• Insurance agent 

You can continue your studies with a master’s degree in areas like: information management; public administration; and resource and environmental management.