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Leadership Theory & Practice (MGMT90127)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
March
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
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
- Competence in conceptualising theoretical problems, and forming arguments and judgments through critical analysis
- Ability to demonstrate increased self-awareness.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-EMA Executive Master of Arts
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: 31 January 2024
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: 1. 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 |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Sara Wills Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 6 hour seminars held weekly over 5 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2024 to 5 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 15 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 April 2024 Assessment period ends 19 April 2024 March contact information
Email: s.wills@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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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: 31 January 2024