Organisation Development and Change (DEVT90071)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
May
Coordinator: Lesley Pruitt lesley.pruitt@unimelb.edu.au
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | May - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Throughout this subject, you will gain an understanding of the organisational context where development leaders implement change initiatives. Theoretical foundations draw from applied behavioural sciences and cover interpersonal, group, inter-group, and organisation-wide interventions to effect comprehensive and lasting change. You will examine innovative strategies for training and developing leaders, as well as planning and implementing succession in global development sector organisations. Blending theory and practice, you will work in teams to analyse real-world organisational change scenarios and leadership challenges.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply flexible styles of leadership, transformative methods and strategic planning in delivering creative organisational change in contexts of complexity and transition
- Critically appraise organisational change frameworks, dimensions and the environmental factors that promote or impede change to effectively respond to challenges as they arise in an organisational setting
- Develop and lead a comprehensive change strategy that promotes meaningful, transformational and sustainable organisational change
- Design an effective evaluation strategy for measuring change initiatives
- Demonstrate capability in navigating organisational politics and culture, including conflict management and personnel development to promote efficient and effective organisations.
Generic skills
The expected skills developed through successful completion of the subject are:
- Problem solving
- Analytic skills
- Improve skills in written and oral communication
- Ability to use online mediums for learning
- Reflexivity and critical self-awareness skills.
Last updated: 11 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The course is designed for online delivery, students are required to participate online. Students will be required to meet some basic technological requirements such as ongoing and stable access to the internet, up to date browsers, and a microphone and headset for webinars (as specified at: https://online.unimelb.edu.au/support/current-students/apps-and-software-info/systems-and-support)
Last updated: 11 April 2025
Assessment
Term 4
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: Contribution of Two Discussion Postings on current organisational challenges faced by development organisations (Week 2-3) followed by 1000 word essay (Week 5)
| Mid term | 20% |
Assignment 2: Group Video Presentation (Approx 6-8 members) - Analysis of an organisational change initiative (5 minutes video; 1000 words equivalent) (Weeks 4-6)
| Mid term | 20% |
Assignment 3: Individual Report - Development of an organisational change strategy
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Digital Reflective Journal ‐ this is not assessed, yet it is intended to provide students with: 1) Opportunities for personal reflection of their key learnings and challenges; and, 2) To identify areas for personal development in knowledge, skills and their application. They will receive feedback by week 3 and 6 on their entries | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2025
Dates & times
- May - Online
Coordinator Lesley Pruitt Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 10-12 hours per week contact including lectures, online interactions and activities Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 19 May 2025 Pre teaching requirements N/A Teaching period 26 May 2025 to 27 July 2025 Last self-enrol date 20 May 2025 Census date 6 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 July 2025 Assessment period ends 3 August 2025 May contact information
Coordinator: Lesley Pruitt lesley.pruitt@unimelb.edu.au
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
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Last updated: 11 April 2025
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Last updated: 11 April 2025