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Overview

Leaders have recently had their assumptions challenged about how organisations succeed. Additionally, leaders are struggling to make sense of the shifting environment and learning how to lead the people in their companies effectively and successfully in the midst of turmoil. In this subject, you will examine key leadership theories and … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Nicole El-Haber

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - The Leadership Experience

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically analyse key leadership theories and approaches, and explore their impact on organisational outcomes.
2.
Critically analyse the nature of leadership and apply key leadership skills for positive change in a diverse range of organisational contexts.
3.
Research and apply leadership concepts and theories, communicate findings in a clear and engaging manner and provide constructive feedback to others.

Learning activities

Discussion, debates and in-class tests.

Enrolment rules

Special conditions

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 120 credit points

Requisites

Incompatible

Equivalent