Leadership at McCombs isn’t about position – it’s about impact. What starts here changes the world through leaders who drive innovation, earn respect, inspire trust, and create lasting positive change. Our framework rests on two pillars:
CHARACTER
The inner compass that guides authentic leadership through:
- Authenticity in self-expression
- Integrity in actions
- Purpose-driven impact and meaning
Credibility
The external manifestation of leadership effectiveness through:
- Strategic agility in navigating complex challenges
- Excellence in communication
- Mastery in collaboration and teamwork
Hildebrand MBA Leadership Fellows
Hildebrand Leadership Fellows offers enhanced leadership development opportunities to all MBA students through a flexible, self-paced structure. Open to Full-Time, Evening, Dallas, Houston, and Executive MBA students, the program focuses on developing both leadership character and credibility.
Our MBA leadership curriculum seamlessly blends theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Students will actively engage with our distinguished faculty through the core leadership courses below and a diverse selection of leadership electives.
Available to Full-Time, Working Professional, and Executive MBA Programs
Leading People and Organizations is dedicated to refining the vital skills needed for successful people management, a linchpin of thriving enterprises. Students explore the complexities of guiding individuals, teams, and networks, honing the ‘soft’ skills that distinguish exceptional leaders.
Grounded in practicality, this approach ensures students are well-prepared to tackle the real-world challenges of the business landscape. From theoretical foundations to hands-on application, students develop the insight to navigate intricate organizational dynamics, utilize proven strategies to enhance team performance, and cultivate self-awareness about their own leadership style and beliefs.
Engage in collaborative discussions with peers, delving into critical leadership issues, as you elevate your career prospects by mastering the art of effective leadership.
Available to Full-Time MBA and Executive MBA
Discover the innovative realm of People Analytics—a departure from traditional HR practices, adopting a data-driven approach to managing personnel. Students gain insight into its transformative impact on diverse areas, including recruitment, performance assessment, leadership, and compensation.
In this course, students actively engage with real-world data sets, honing their analytical skills and statistical acumen. They learn to apply essential statistical techniques to actual organizational data, translating insights into strategic recommendations.
Beyond statistics, students will delve into the fusion of data science, psychology, and strategic management—a triad that defines People Analytics. This holistic skill set empowers students to excel as data-conscious managers in today’s dynamic, analytics-focused organizations.
Available to Working Professional MBA
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, characterized by unprecedented levels of uncertainty and societal unrest, the role of business leaders extends far beyond profit margins.
This dynamic course delves deep into the heart of intricate leadership challenges, equipping future business leaders with the tools to navigate complex dilemmas in an increasingly polarized world. As students grapple with multifaceted issues such as the intersection of business and politics, race relations, environmental concerns, and cultural nuances, they’ll learn to strike a delicate balance between diverse stakeholder demands.
Tackling real-world scenarios, from the controversial to the day-to-day, they’ll uncover strategies to foster open dialogue, make autonomous decisions, and steer organizations with purpose. Guided by a comprehensive framework built on introspective questioning, this course empowers students to transcend reactive responses and cultivate an impactful, values-driven leadership style that resonates within communities and organizations.
Transform your leadership potential through hands-on learning and personalized development. Our unique co-curricular innovation hub, McCombs+ Global & Experiential Learning, combines real-world consulting projects, expert coaching, industry insights, and international experiences to build tomorrow’s business leaders.
Center for Leadership and Ethics
The Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) shapes the future of business leadership across McCombs through groundbreaking research and innovative programming. Our award-winning ethics initiatives and leadership development activities serve students, faculty, and industry partners across all programs. The CLE bridges theory and practice, equipping leaders to make ethical decisions and create lasting positive impact.
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