NUR596
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
NURSING COLLEGE
GRADUATE CURRICULUM
COURSE CONTENT
Interpersonal Competencies
NUR596
Master Degree Program
Olfat Mahmoud, PHD, MSN,
Office 204
Office Phone: 4355101 (752)
E-Mail: mahmoudolfat@hotmail.com
Course Title: Interpersonal Competencies
Course Number: NUR 596
Level: 4th Level
Credit: 1+2 credit hour
Duration: 14 weeks
Clinical days: “Saturday”
Number of Students: 1 student
Starting: 15/2/1428
Ending: 09/5/1428
Course Overview
This course explores the “human side” of management. It introduces and describes current thinking and research on the skills, qualities and attributes needed to successfully lead others in a management environment. A significant emphasis is placed upon interpersonal competencies and skills required for leading and motivating groups/teams. The principles and concepts discussed in this course are based upon theory and research and it is hoped that by the end of this course you will have a deeper theoretical and conceptual understanding of managerial work.
Course Objectives
- Introduce and describe key skills and competencies associated with leading others.
- Provide you with opportunities to learn about your own strengths and development needs associated with these skills
- Familiarize you with key theories and principles relating to the study of leadership and the human side in management
Skills Analysis Paper due date: Week 3
– An assessment of your strengths and development opportunities in relation to the skill areas discussed in class and in relation to your overall objectives. (120 points)
Skills Development Paper due date week 6
– a detailed plan outlining the steps and actions you will take to capitalize on your strengths and improve on other skills you identified in your Skill Analysis Paper (80 points)
Outline:
Week 1
Course Overview and Introduction
Week 2
Behavioral perspectives on managerial work
Week 3
Discussion of skills analysis paper
Week 4
Self Awareness and Managerial
Week 5
Communication and Coaching
Week 6
Discussion skills development paper
Week 7
Conflict Management and Negotiation
Week 8
Midterm
Week 9
Stress management
Week 10
Coping with Stress
Week 11
Career Development
Week 12
Leadership: Overview of theoretical perspectives
Week 13
Leadership.
Week 14
Summary and Review
Evaluation:
Term paper 20%
Midterm: 10%
Clinical: 30%
Final exam: 40%