MS 402 - Leadership in a Complex World

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations in the Contemporary Operating Environment. Students examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international terrorism. Instruction also covers aspects of interacting with nongovernmental organizations, civilians on the battlefield, and host nation support. Significant emphasis is placed on preparing students for their first unit of assignment as Army Second Lieutenants. Case studies, scenarios, and other exercises are used to prepare students to face the complex ethical and practical demands of leading as commissioned officers in the US Army / Army Reserves or Army National Guard.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: MS.401

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.