This course on “Leadership and Communication for Applied Economists” has been specifically designed to meet the needs of graduate students in the Applied Economics program. Each individual session focuses on helping students understand leadership traits and develop commensurate written or oral communication skills to reinforce their influential skills. Students will discuss their current writing projects in the context of each session’s topic. Also, the course will also focus on the topics related to leadership, effective written and oral communications tailored to specific audiences. In addition to leadership & communication skills, students will practice elevator speeches, short written communications and other presentations.