The purpose of this course is to provide current and prospective managers with an opportunity to develop a dynamic set of management principles and practices which will enhance their own performance and the performance of all employees throughout the organization: pieces of the leadership mosaic. Shared vision, systems thinking, continuous learning, authenticity, creativity, and a profound understanding of human learning and behavior change herald management success in the future. 

With the rise of technology use and the prolific integration of internet and web-technologies in everyday life, social communication has been enabled to instantaneously broadcast messages with global visibility of media (text, pictures, videos, blogs, tweets, etc.). Institutions of society from private industry, education and politics have been directly impacted and compelled to adapt and manage these types of social media. Relationships and how individuals and groups interact with one another have been challenged by social media and raised concerns of privacy, authenticity and culture. The practical use and management of social media by individuals, businesses, and organizations is fundamental to their success as well as how well they can craft their online identity - given the expediency of the technology.