Introducing NEW 3-credit leadership course in connection with the new Certificate in Business Leadership. Enroll now!
MHR 325: Leadership in Action
3 credits | Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 7:00pm (plus 2 mandatory Saturday field trips)
Must be enrolled as a BBA student.
This experiential course examines the multifaceted nature of leadership in today’s dynamic business environment, with a particular focus on fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, championing inclusive practices, and building individual and organizational resilience. It will cultivate essential leadership skills needed to drive innovation, create equitable workplaces, and persevere through complex challenges.
Course Instructor: Julie Duffstein, Director of Leadership & Engagement for the WSB Undergraduate Program
Questions about this course? Contact julie.duffstein@wisc.edu
This course is especially recommended if you plan to declare the Certificate in Business Leadership and have already completed 1-3 courses from the lists below.
NOTE: Beginning Spring 2027, only students who are declared in the Certificate in Business Leadership will be able to take this course.
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This new course coincides with the launch of the new WSB Certificate in Business Leadershipand serves as the core requirement for that Certificate. Here’s information about the Certificate:
Certificate in Business Leadership
12 credits | Must be enrolled as a BBA student
The Certificate in Business Leadership helps Wisconsin School of Business undergraduates build the leadership skills employers value most—like self‑awareness, teamwork, inclusivity, creative problem‑solving, and resilience. Through courses focused on entrepreneurial mindset, inclusive leadership, and hands‑on experiential learning, students strengthen their ability to lead in today’s dynamic workplaces. Completing the certificate signals to employers that you’ve invested in developing the leadership capabilities that set successful business professionals apart.
Questions about the certificate? Contact wibbaadvising@wsb.wisc.edu
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Certificate Requirements:
12 credits of coursework; minimum 2.00 GPA earned on required certificate coursework. At least 50% of the certificate credits must be earned in residence at UW-Madison. All certificate courses must be graded.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Complete one course for 3 credits
INFO SYS 352 – Digital Strategy
MHR 322 – Introduction to Entrepreneurship
MHR 415 – Strategic Management of Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship
MHR 422 – Advanced Entrepreneurship
MHR 434 – Venture Creation
MHR 438 – Wisconsin Applied Ventures in Entrepreneurship (WAVE)
MHR 441- Technology Entrepreneurship
MHR/INTEGARD 632 – Introduction to Arts Entrepreneurship
MARKETING 437 – New Product Innovation
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Inclusivity: Complete one course for 3 credits
ACT SCI 655 – Health Analysis
INTL BUS/GEN BUS 320 – Intercultural Communication in Business
INTL BUS/GEN BUS 340 – Culture and Communication in Western Europe
INTL BUS/MHR 403 – Global Issues in Management
MHR 401 – Leading Teams
MHR 420 – Leading Change in Organizations
MHR 604 – Leadership Theory and Practice
MHR 611 – Strategic Talent Management
MHR 612 – Labor-Management Relations
MHR 617 – Diversity in Organizations
MHR 628 – Negotiations
MARKETING 415 – Marketing Communications
OTM 452 – Project Management
RMI 660 – Risk Analytics and Behavioral Science
REAL EST 435 – Fair Housing Studies
REAL EST 560 – Affordable Housing
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Additional Entrepreneurial Mindset or Inclusivity
Complete one additional 3 credit course from either list above
NOTE: Some Entrepreneurial Mindset and Inclusivity course options have prerequisite requirements.
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MHR 325 – Leadership in Action (3 credits)
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