Faculty at the Center for Social Sector Leadership are active professionals and leaders in the social sector field.
All courses are cross-listed between the full-time and part-time MBA programs. In addition, space permitting, Cal graduate students in other schools can enroll in these courses during the add/drop period of each semester.
Fall 2024 Class Descriptions
The Conflict Lab is an experiential course aimed at empowering students to navigate difficult conversations in the workplace based on role playing real world examples of workplace conflict. The course was featured in the WSJ and London Times.
Professors:
- Francesca LeBaron: Public Mediator, Inclusive Leadership Team
- Bree Jenkins: Senior Leadership Development Associate, Pixar
Course #: MBA 292T (2 units)
The course covers what it takes to achieve social impact, the complexity of social and economic problems, the ecosystems and contexts where these problems exist, and emerging issues such as embedding DEI and navigating an adversarial political landscape.
Professor:
- Jorge Calderon: Managing Director for Impact Investments at Hispanics in Philanthropy
Course #: MBA/EWMBA 292-1 (1 unit)
This course provides students with a solid understanding of the role played by boards of directors in the nonprofit sector covering issues that are likely to emerge as boards seek to fulfill their responsibilities, and current matters facing nonprofit boards, including increasing DEI and improving governance.
Professor:
- Lynne LaMarca Heinrich: Leading consultant with nonprofit organizations
Course #: EW/MBA 292B 1 (1 unit)
Spring 2025 Class Descriptions
Students explore the strengths and flaws underlying modern American capitalism and examine their assumptions about what it means to be a successful business leader, investor, entrepreneur or director.
Professor:
- Gloria Lee: Serial education entrepreneur
Course #: MBA 292A (2 units)
This course provides students with a solid understanding of the role played by boards of directors in the nonprofit sector covering issues that are likely to emerge as boards seek to fulfill their responsibilities, and current matters facing nonprofit boards, including increasing DEI and improving governance.
Professor:
- Paul Jansen: Founder of McKinsey Social Impact Practice
Course #: EW/MBA 292B (1 unit)
An effective leader must be able to analyze and act upon financial information as part of an overall approach to strategic decision making. This course focuses on the core financial management issues faced by board members and executive managers in nonprofit organizations.
Professor:
- Brent Copen: CFO at Lifelong Medical Care
Course #: EW/MBA 292F (1 unit)