Unit search

Search results

MPM773 - Contemporary Issues in Leadership

Year:

2020 unit information

Important Update:

Classes and seminars in Trimester 3, 2020 will be online.

Last updated: 5 October 2020

Enrolment modes:

Not offered in 2020.

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

In-person attendance requirements:

*Burwood (Melbourne): This unit will be taught in block mode at Burwood (Melbourne) on the following dates between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Students will devote this time to study and complete assessments in various forms.  Between each teaching block, students will prepare their case studies to be presented at the following class. In addition, students will need to do some pre-reading before coming to the first class. These details are explained on CloudDeakin.

Trimester 3:

  • Dates to be advised 

Note:

Further information about the unit is available from: TBA

Content

This unit is designed for students undertaking studies in leadership. The purpose of the unit is to explore the relevance of leadership theory to students’ experience of real world issues. In particular, this unit will focus on leadership under pressure, in times of crisis, and in response to global issues such as sustainability, terrorist activity, and the ethical behaviour of leaders. The unit will be taught in three blocks of two days so that contemporary leadership events can be tracked to explore their dynamic nature and emerging complexity. Students will be encouraged to develop enriched case studies of contemporary issues that allow them to apply course theories and explore leadership in ‘real’ situations.

 

These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this Unit
At the completion of this Unit, successful students can:

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Assess their charisma, power, and ability to influence others.

 GLO6: Self-management

ULO2

 Critique leadership in dynamic and emerging circumstances. GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

 Develop alternative action plans for leading successfully. GLO5: Problem-solving

ULO4

 Discuss contemporary issues through a leadership lens.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO5

 Operate more effectively in crises. GLO5: Problem-solving

ULO6

 Develop and improve their skills of argument and ability to convince an audience. GLO2: Communication

 

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week 
Case presentation 1 (pairs) Information not yet available 35% Information not yet available
Case presentation 2 (pairs) Information not yet available 35% Information not yet available
Individual assignment Information not yet available 30% Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: In normal circumstances, students will have to attend and participate in all three blocks to satisfy the requirements of the unit.

Learning Resource

Texts and reading lists for units can be found on the University Library via the following link. Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

Unit Fee Information

Click on the fee link below which describes you: