Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
12 weeks or equivalent
36 hours or equivalent
Hawthorn, Online
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
This unit is a core unit for the Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Organisational Leadership). The graduate certificate programs form the first year of the Master of Business Management .
This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of shifting leadership challenges across organisations and the influence of leaders at each organisational level. This unit will also introduce students to models of leadership and help them critique their relevance to contemporary organisational challenges and cultures. Finally, students will gain an understanding of group and team dynamics as they apply to decision making and problem solving. The aims of this subject are to: Compare and contrast leadership models and their perceived impact on the organisationDescribe and critique emergent leadership models and behavioursUnderstand the impact of personal qualities, values, power and authority on responsible leadership rolesUnderstand the leader's role in responsible governance and stakeholder managementExplain the role of leadership in designing and shaping participative and collaborative work teamsUnderstand the role of leadership in empowering teams in decision making and problem solving
Lectures, guest speakers, industry visits, case study analysis, online delivery.
Individual assignment/report (30-50%) Case-based project (30-50%) Group-based online discussion (10-30%)
Individual assignment/report (30-50%)
Case-based project (30-50%)
Group-based online discussion (10-30%)
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen professions, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, can operate effectively and ethically in their business life, and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes commensurate with professional standards appropriate to the business and wider community. Within this context it is the intention that this program will enable students to develop the following skills: Teamwork skillsAnalytical skillsBusiness research skills appropriate to addressing managerial challenges and problem solvingProblem solving and decision making skillsCommunication skillsReporting and presentation skillsStrategic thinking skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to address unfamiliar problemsAbility to engage in critical enquiry and discussionAbility to identify and address ethical matters in business
Introduction to leadership in complex environmentsLeadership and influence in organisationsA critique of leadership across the organisationEmergent leadership models and behaviourLeadership qualitiesValues, power and authorityOrganisational political dynamicsEthics, credibility and influenceParticipative leadership, collaboration and empowermentStakeholder management and leadershipGroup and team design and dynamicsLeading teams to decision make and problem solve
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