WIL 612: Applied Leadership in Work-Integrated Learning

WIL 612 is a hybrid online and in-person offering for graduate students to engage with student teams working with industry and community partners. Graduate students will develop skills focused on leadership, project management and problem solving through theoretical and practical learning experiences to help students effectively lead teams and manage projects in professional settings.

Key features of WIL 612

WIL 612 allows graduate students to engage as leaders to guide a student team working on a project with an industry or community partner.  

  • Graduate-level course focused on mentorship and leadership in real-world project settings 

  • Students act as mentors to undergraduate teams working with industry/community partners 

  • Emphasizes adaptive leadership, professional communication, and project management 

  • Integrates simulation-based mentoring activities, developed in collaboration with Velocity, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's entrepreneurship centre

Course details

  • Course is offered as a hybrid in-person and online course, including synchronous activities outside scheduled course time 

  • Each student will dedicate approximately 120 hours to course activities, including lectures, team collaboration, project planning and reflective exercises 

  • Open to graduate students across all programs, departments and faculties 

What will students do in WIL 612?

  • Mentor undergraduate teams tackling real client problems 

  • Practice leadership and project management strategies in dynamic settings 

  • Engage in realistic, simulated mentoring scenarios using AI agents 

  • Reflect weekly on leadership growth and mentoring effectiveness 

  • Submit weekly updates and create a professional leadership portfolio 

What will students gain from WIL 612?

  • Real-world experience as a leader and project manager in a team-based project 

  • Improved ability to navigate team dynamics and provide constructive feedback 

  • Enhanced communication and conflict resolution skills 

  • A professional portfolio showcasing leadership identity and capabilities 

  • Increased confidence and preparedness for client-facing roles and career advancement 

Fall 2025 offering

Students may submit the student enrollment form until the end of the add period or until the course enrollment capacity is reached.   

Only selected students will be contacted with further instructions for course enrollment. Â