COURSE SYLLABUS: Leadership in a World Transformed by Technology

 As part of the MA in Global Leadership (SIU), I am excited to introduce the course Leadership in a World Transformed by Technology. This course is designed to help students understand how emerging technologies impact leadership and how to navigate the challenges of digital transformation in a rapidly evolving world.

Course Overview

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital transformation, leaders must adapt to new paradigms of leadership. This course examines how technology influences leadership practices and decision-making, preparing students to lead innovation and manage change in global organizations.

Class Schedule: Every Friday, March 7 – June 20 (15 weeks)

Instructor: Prof. Samuel Sangshik Han, Ph.D.

Contact: Email – samuelsshan@gmail.com | Zoom – PMI 301 815 2025

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the impact of digital transformation on leadership and decision-making.
  • Develop strategies for leading innovation in technology-driven organizations.
  • Analyze ethical challenges related to artificial intelligence, automation, and mass connectivity.
  • Strengthen leadership skills to manage change effectively in the digital age.

Required Readings

  • The Five Forces that Change Everything – Steven S. Hoffman
  • Leading Digital: Turning Technology into Business Transformation – George Westerman, Didier Bonnet, and Andrew McAfee
  • The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies – Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee

Course Requirements and Assignments

Students will participate in group discussions, presentations, and a research-based term paper (15 pages) following the Turabian Notes-Bibliography style. Attendance and engagement are essential for success in this course.

Grading Criteria

  • Attendance: 20%
  • Mid-Term Exam: 20%
  • Final Exam: 20%
  • Presentations & Assignments: 40%

Course Syllabus and Additional Resources

For a detailed breakdown of the course schedule, topics, and assignments, please visit the Google Drive link below:

[Click Here to View the Syllabus]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CRnR4aG-cdEjikG1kuDzu1M-C4DL8Bwf/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=116571196699236232500&rtpof=true&sd=true

This course offers a forward-thinking approach to leadership in a technology-driven world. I encourage all students to actively engage, ask questions, and apply these insights to their future leadership roles.

Looking forward to an exciting semester of learning and innovation!

Prof. Samuel Sangshik Han
Ph.D. & Th.D.
Professor of Global Leadership
SUDO International University

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