Course

Leadership - ZBUS8201

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

School: School of Business @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Course Outline: ZBUS8201 Course Outline

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

Enrolment Requirements:

Restricted to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma or Masters programs.

CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

This course develops an understanding of leadership as a holistic process that involves influencing people both inside and outside the organisation. The dynamics of interpersonal influence processes are investigated, with particular attention given to the broader conceptualisation of leadership style, such as 'transformational' and 'transactional' leadership.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:
1. Interpret contemporary leadership research and theory.
2. Interpret the multifaceted nature of leadership in Australia and internationally.
3. Analyse the principles and practices of leadership and management within an organisational setting, and be able to relate these to your own experiences.
4. Share your understanding of leadership with colleagues in an informed and constructive manner.
5. Appreciate the ethical challenges of leadership.

Delivery Mode

Distance

Topics

  • Leadership and Management
  • Individual differences and Trait Approach
  • Managerial leadership - transactional approaches
  • Managerial leadership - Leader follower relationship
  • Charismatic Leadership and Transformational leadership
  • Leading Teams
  • Power and Toxic leadership
  • Ethical leadership
  • Leadership and Gender
  • Cultural perspectives
  • Leadership at the strategic level
  • Leading Change
  • Leadership in extremis and the Warrior ethos
Aerial

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