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ABSM 392Leadership and Ethics for BE and ABSM Students

2 credits · Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management · Penn State

This course is the second half of a two-semester experience in leadership, ethics, and communication skills training, following ABSM/ BE 391 . Course modules focus on leadership and communication needs of industry within its corresponding technical content thereby representing a complete contextual approach. The primary focus of this course is on leadership, with communication, ethics, sustainability, and professional development issues presented in the context of how they relate to leadership. Topics developed for this course include personal development, ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, strategic group management, facilitation, and diversity.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “Fifth semester standing or higher”

Counts toward

General education

Writing & Speaking (GWS)

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management, B.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list ABSM 392 as a prerequisite (1)

  • ABSM 430W Agricultural and Biorenewable Systems Management Capstone 1