Course Detail: MSM-1300 - Leadership for the FBO [MSM 1300]

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Overview

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's (ERAU) Leadership for the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) is designed for professionals desiring to better understand the principles of leadership, including leadership theories, human motivation and organizational management. By examining various leadership styles, students will be equipped to make better decisions, build effective teams and improve productivity and communications in teams, committees, and small groups. This course is part of Embry-Riddle's FBO Management professional education certificate.

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Who Should Attend

  • FBO management or prospective management employees
  • Professionals working in the industry looking to advance their understanding of FBO operations

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive and broad-based understanding of:

  • Appropriate communication strategies
  • Behavioral styles of individuals and effective communication strategy
  • Changes that take place when an individual transitions into a management role
  • Differences among ethical, moral and legal behavior
  • Giving and receiving effective feedback
  • Leadership styles, strategies, and models
  • Motivational theory and mentoring strategies
  • Necessity for maintaining a high degree of integrity and personal accountability in development of leadership and teamwork
  • Qualities of effective leaders
  • Team building strategies

Course Information

This is an online asynchronous instructor facilitated course with weekly modules and assignments, but no scheduled meeting times. Students should plan to spend approximately 10-15 hours per week working through the course. Coursework is web-based with no additional software required, although a reliable internet connection is recommended. All courses open 48 business hours in advance of each start date, and must be completed by their scheduled end dates. Digital certificates are available upon successful completion of individual courses. Printed certificates are mailed only upon completion of a full certificate program.


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