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Leadership Theory & Practice (MGMT90127)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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March
Overview
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Leadership is a pivotal part of every formal and informal group, every community and global organisation. Leaders make a difference in everything from local informal networks to giant corporations. Leading involves a critical connection between the individual talent and skill of particular leaders and the formal authority and responsibility vested in the positions they occupy. It is personal and structural; it is something learned and practised every day; it is rooted in deep aspects of personality, gender and culture.
This subject helps students develop leadership skills by examining the attributes of leadership and the roles that leaders play. We do this through a dialogue between contemporary leadership theory and ‘classic texts’ such as Sophocles, Machiavelli, Shakespeare, Camus and Sun Tzu, examining how these classic texts position the leader in different contexts involving the development of grand visions, building support, dealing with threats, imposing costs, creating alliances and finding a moral compass. We use contemporary leadership theories and cases to interpret and analyse these elements and to see what works and why.
Study, discussion and analysis of leadership theory will be complemented by guest speakers, and opportunities for group discussion and critical self-reflection.
This subject compulsory in the Executive Master of Arts (MC-EMA), and is only open to students admitted into the Executive Master of Arts
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critique key concepts, theories and definitions of leadership
- Elaborate on the way classic texts inform our appreciation of the work of leaders
- Discuss the types of leadership skills that are most appropriate and effective in contemporary settings
- Compare different contexts for leadership and argue which leadership styles are most effective in particular contexts
- Reflect on and improve their own personal understanding of leadership
Generic skills
- competence in critical and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations; and
- competence in conceptualising theoretical problems, and forming arguments and judgments through critical analysis; and
- ability to demonstrate increased self-awareness.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-EMA Executive Master of Arts
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
March
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A reflective essay based on your reading of one of the classic texts and the way it positions leadership.
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 40% |
A critical examination of a contemporary leader to evaluate their ability to use their own talents and skills while also managing the specific demands of the role.
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. Participation will be measured through undertaking a minimum of 80% of interactive reading activities (Feedback Fruits or similar). Students are required to respond to at least 80% of the questions/discussion topics posed in online readings and have accessed a minimum of 80% of prescribed reading materials. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Submission of all assessment is required to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. After five working days, assessment submitted without an approved extension will not be marked. There is no provision for late submission of in class tasks without permission
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Mark Considine Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 4 x 6 hour seminars, taught intensively over four weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2023 to 24 March 2023 Last self-enrol date 7 March 2023 Census date 10 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 March 2023 Assessment period ends 5 April 2023 March contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
March - This subject is taught intensively over four weeks
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings for this subject are drawn from a variety of textbooks and articles on leadership, and will be available via Canvas.
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Last updated: 10 November 2023