Leadership & Communication Minor

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), there are eight essential career readiness competencies that students should acquire to enhance their prospects for success in the workforce post-graduation. These competencies are highly valued by employers across various industries and job functions. These competencies include communication, critical thinking, equity & inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and IT technology.  The Leadership and Communication Minor offers courses designed to equip students with these competencies upon graduation and prepare them to launch and develop a successful career.

The Leadership and Communication Minor program will provide Rutgers students with access to the expertise of highly accomplished faculty from both RBS and SASN.  

The learning objectives of the minor are:

1. Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills along with effective time and conflict management skills.
2. Evaluate the complexities and best practices for working in diverse teams, considering team dynamics.
3. Utilize skills such as critical thinking, effective dialogue, and conflict management to navigate cross-cultural situations adeptly.
4. Engage in discussions on the concept of culture and the formation of race in the United States, with a focus on fostering awareness of cultural identity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Identify various ethical frameworks and principles to make informed and responsible decisions aligned with personal values.

Requirements

Non-RBS students pursuing the Leadership & Communication Minor will take six courses in all (i.e., 18 credits).   The required course track for this minor will be for non-RBS students to first take Two Required Courses from RBS (6 Credits), then take two elective courses from RBS (6 credits) and two elective courses from SASN (6 credits).   Students must declare the Leadership & Communication Minor in order to have access to the Core Courses listed below.

Eligibility

To be eligible to be admitted to the Leadership & Communication Minor, students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and completed English Composition.

Leadership & Communication Minor (Total 18 Credits)

Two Core Courses: Total 6 Credits

Pick two elective courses from RBS courses: Total 6 Credits 

Pick two elective courses from SASN courses: Total 6 Credits 

Note: If students are taking any of the electives above as requirements for their major or another minor, these electives cannot be counted toward the LC Minor. 

*MGB= Management & Global Business