11388 (v.2) Leadership Development 510

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An exploration of leadership and management and the key issues and principles of leadership necessary for the current and future successful leader. The opportunity to explore and develop individual leadership knowledge, self awareness and emotional intelligence. Includes individual and team focused simulations, team adventures, team building and outdoor activities. Provides an understanding of the social, political, technical and international environment that will influence the leadership of organisations over the next ten years.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Knowledge of the overall purpose of the Masters Degree in Leadership and Management and have established your competencies and areas of development you would like to focus on in the Masters Degree in Leadership and Management program. An introductory understanding of Leadership and Management. Examined the future of organisations and leadership in Australian and global environments. Understood the role of leaders in developing teamwork and have developed a strong team spirit between the members of the Masters Degree in Leadership and Management course. Foundation skills in accessing and referencing information sources and finding information using information technology. Awareness of actions to improve and maintain your well-being.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Ray, M. and Rinzler, A. (1993), The New Paradigm in Business. New York, G Putnam and Sons. Wren, T. (1995), The Leader's Companion, Insights on Leadership Through the Ages. New York, The Free Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Book analysis 20%. Leading and Managing in new paradigms 40%. The search for the magnificent Leader 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y