Women, Leadership & Management: A Contemporary View on Gender in Business

International Business Program
Barcelona, Spain

Dates: 1/8/26 - 4/25/26

International Business

Women, Leadership & Management: A Contemporary View on Gender in Business

Women, Leadership & Management: A Contemporary View on Gender in Business Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Management
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45

DESCRIPTION

The last three decades have seen dramatic rises in the employment rates of women in the global workplace. However, pronounced gender differences remain in terms of women and men's contribution to the labor market. Despite over 30 years of equal opportunities legislation in Spain, campaigns and initiatives, evidence suggests that women continue to face difficulties in career advancement and when they do advance have their managerial, leadership and entrepreneurship skills questioned. This course takes an indepth look at the intersections between leadership, entrepreneurship, and gender. Beginning with core theories of leadership and entrepreneurial dynamics, it contextualizes the challenges and opportunities of modern leadership roles. The course then transitions to a focused examination of gender dynamics in leadership, highlighting barriers, strategies, and innovations that shape women's experiences in management. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, students will gain critical tools to analyze, reflect on, and develop inclusive leadership approaches suited for global, diverse environments. Theories from diverse disciplines of social science (sociology, economics, management, organizational science and anthropology) and with different focuses (gender, power, identify formation, verbal and nonverbal communication, perception and leadership) will form a foundation for understanding the contemporary narratives that impact women who seek or hold positions of authority.


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