Texas Tech University

Seminar in Business Leadership: Practical Tools for Success

Hance

Kent Hance, chancellor emeritus, leads a section of a 4000 level, interdisciplinary seminar each semester. This one-hour class is designed for college students from all disciplines to give them the tools they need to become future executives and CEO's. Drawing on his extensive life experiences and those of notable guest speakers, Chancellor Hance covers a wide array of practical topics that include:

  • Motivation
  • Time management and setting priorities
  • Problem solving
  • Effective methods of communication
  • Money matters
  • Negotiation and networking
  • Basic characteristics of good employers and employees; hiring and firing
  • Service

Student Testimonials

"Chancellor Emeritus Hance's Senior Seminar gives students a chance to learn life-long skills from a straight-shooting Texas Tech legend."

—Emily Threet, Public Relations, Colorado Springs, Colorado

"Chancellor Emeritus Hance is a charismatic and admirable man. He's made me realize that a person can be incredibly successful and still lead a fulfilling personal life."

—Vanessa Leos, Political Science, Levelland, Texas



In this one-credit-hour, pass/fail course, you will have the invaluable opportunity to hear from and interact with Chancellor Hance as well as experts from the professional world. Past guests include former General Motors Chairman and CEO and AT&T Chairman of the Board Ed Whitacre, former CEO of Exxon Mobil and current Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Executive Vice President at Southwest Airlines Linda Rutherford, Texas Tech Head Coaches Kliff Kingsbury and many others.

Enroll today and take another step toward a successful future by gaining first-hand knowledge from some of our nation's most accomplished leaders! Select "BA 4100: Section 001 (CRN 43629)" to register for the course.

 

How to Register

Register for the course through Raiderlink. Select "BA 4100: Section 001 (CRN 43629)."

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Contact

Meg Hunter
Executive Associate
806.834.5290

About Kent Hance

Kent Hance became chancellor of the Texas Tech University System on December 1, 2006. As Chancellor, Hance was the chief executive officer of the 12 campuses of Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Angelo State University.

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