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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MGMT 784 001 (CRN: 25407)
POWER & INFLUENCE IN ORGS
Long Title: POWER AND INFLUENCE IN ORGANIZATIONS
Department: Management
Instructor: Miles, Jonathan
Meetings:
1:30PM - 6:00PM S (7-MAR-2026 - 7-MAR-2026)
8:00AM - 12:30PM S (21-MAR-2026 - 21-MAR-2026)
1:30PM - 6:00PM S (4-APR-2026 - 4-APR-2026)
8:00AM - 12:30PM S (18-APR-2026 - 18-APR-2026)
Part of Term: EMBA Term II
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA - Executive Program
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Prerequisites: MGMT 510 OR MGMP 510 OR MGMW 510 OR EMBA 992
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 40
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 11:01PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: A manager’s primary purpose is to use power to influence subordinates and create an effective organization. This course will teach students how to build power, how to influence people, and the proper use of power in the modern organization through lecture, discussion, and experiential activities.