Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership Minor

The Need

Many societal challenges are complex in nature, with a variety of interdependent causal factors that cannot be addressed independently by public sector, private sector, or non-profit sector organizations working in isolation. Yet, through collaboration across those sectors, significant impact is possible. 

The Goal

The goal of this cross-sector collaborative leadership minor is to prepare graduates to lead and serve effectively in such cross-sector collaborative initiatives. 

Skills Acquired

Students who successfully complete the cross-sector collaborative leadership minor will have gained knowledge and experiences that will enable them to:

  • Understand and apply collaborative leadership across the public, nonprofit and business sectors.
  • Effectively approach and communicate with cross-sector partners.
  • Analyze issues and challenges from the perspectives of all three sectors.
  • Recognize the interconnectedness of all three sectors.
  • Demonstrate cultural understanding.
  • Develop and evaluate cross-sector collaboration initiatives.
  • Apply strategic and project management skills.

Interdisciplinary

This interdisciplinary minor will prepare students to collaboratively address complex cross-sector challenges. Students will develop their leadership skills through developing and leading a collaborative cross-sector project and collaborating with private, nonprofit and public sectors.

Contact

To learn more about the cross-sector collaborative leadership minor, contact:

Dr. Meagan Van Gelder | Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership Minor Advisor | mvangelder@unomaha.edu | 402.554.3480

 Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership Minor Requirements

15 credit hours of courses completed with grades of C- or better are required for the minor.

Required Courses 9
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE
6 hours from one of the below6
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) majors are required to take the following two courses (6 credit hours):
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR NONPROFITS
PUBLIC BUDGETING
Political Science undergraduate majors and Public Administration undergraduate minors are required to take the following two courses (6 credit hours):
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING BASICS FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS
ENTREPRENEURIAL FOUNDATIONS
Other UNO undergraduate majors are required to take the following two courses (6 credit hours):
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT