MG500 Leadership and Management

DESCRIPTION

This unit explores advanced theories of leadership and their application in the context of executive management. The unit covers key issues related to leadership providing insights into the nature of corporate leadership in contemporary settings. The unit will help students to distinguish various leadership styles from theory and best practices, assess organisational contexts and understand effective leadership approaches in diverse and complex settings.

RELEVANT COURSES

Master of Business Administration*

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration*

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

*Core unit

CREDIT POINTS

10

DELIVERY MODE

On campus

PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE

BC400 Communication and Media Management

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

LO1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of key theories and practices in organisational leadership and management

LO2 Illustrate an advanced ability to apply knowledge to solve a range of complex scenarios

LO3 Critically analyse the challenges associated with leading and managing people in diverse workplaces

LO4 Describe how individual and organisational practices relate to leadership

LO5 Critically analyse the role of leadership and business management skills in a variety of situations

CONTENT

• Introduction to leadership and management

• Operational and functional aspects of leadership in organisations

• Approaches to leadership and management

• Theories of leadership and management

• Team leadership

• Leadership and organisational culture

• Leadership challenges in real-world scenarios

• Leading sustainable organisations

ASSESSMENT METHODS

1. Reading Responses - 20%

2. Portfolio - 40%

3. Case Study Presentation - 40%

PRESCRIBED READINGS

Robbins, S.P., Coulter, M., DeCenzo, D.A., & Woods, M. (2022). Management: The Essentials (5th ed.). Pearson Education, Sydney.

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