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Leadership in Science (MGMT90171)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Excellent scientific leadership is not only required in academic research groups, but also in technological industries and many areas of government. This subject will examine the nature and styles and consequences of leadership and decision making in academia, industry and government.
Students will examine, through a series of lectures, seminars and workshops, the roles of leadership in: motivation, ethics, risk and the development of a productive organisational culture drawing upon case studies, personal accounts from scientific leaders and their own personal experiences.
In addition, students will learn strategies to deal with staff and clients, build teams, make decisions, think strategically, develop self awareness, identify and manage conflict of interest, identify opportunity and value diversity.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Articulate the importance and consequences of excellent leadership, various styles of leadership and the role of leaders
- Explain the responsibilities and ethical context of leadership
- Identify risks, uncertainty and opportunity in a leadership context
- Differentiate individual motivation and group behavior
- Communicate fluently and present arguments in oral and written form
- Collaborate effectively in small and large groups
Generic skills
Students will develop:
- an understanding, and skills for the implementation of, constructive change
- excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills
- personal awareness of strengths and limitations
- an ability to value differences in personalities and cultures
- willingness to accept social and professional responsibilities
- a broad understanding of, and high regard for, ethical conduct, colleagues and employees
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual written assignment
| Mid semester | 30% |
Group oral presentation
| Week 10 | 10% |
Individual written assignment based on a group project
| During the examination period | 60% |
Attendance at greater than 80% of workshops throughout the teaching period Hurdle requirement | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Helen Valcanis Coordinator Michelle McNamara Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 2-hour workshop per week over eight weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022