This course provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary leadership theories and practices through an examination of case-studies from the rise and fall of the Hellenistic states from the death of Alexander the Great until the Roman conquest. Through the study of influential figures and a variety of ancient source material and evidence, students will develop a nuanced understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman models of leadership and apply this knowledge to contemporary organizational contexts.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary leadership theories and practices through an examination of case-studies from the rise and fall of the Hellenistic states from the death of Alexander the Great until the Roman conquest. Through the study of influential figures and a variety of ancient source material and evidence, students will develop a nuanced understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman models of leadership and apply this knowledge to contemporary organizational contexts.
