WIL 612Applied Leadership in Work-Integrated Learning

This graduate level Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) course bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, providing graduate students with a unique opportunity to develop leadership, mentorship, and professional communication skills. As mentors, graduate students will guide student teams working with industry/community partners through client interactions, problem-solving, and project execution to achieve solutions for authentic industry/community problems. Through this course, students will apply leadership theories, project management strategies, and client-centered problem-solving techniques in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. Students will refine their ability to facilitate team discussions, navigate challenges, and foster collaboration. Ultimately, students will cultivate essential professional skills while critically reflecting on their discipline and practice. Through these efforts students will enhance their employability and career readiness, aligning with the high-demand competencies valued in today's workplace. Note: this course cannot be counted towards students’ degree requirements.