Division of Human Resources

Overview

The Leaders and Managers (LAMP) program comprises four online modules completed over a 6 month period from November 2013 to May 2014. 

The content of the program is focused on the higher education sector and has been developed by the LH Martin Institute in partnership with ATEM (the Association for Tertiary Education Management).   

The modules are:

    1.  Managing & Developing Yourself

• Understanding your context.
• Transitioning into a manager role.
• Understanding the importance of building a reflective practice.
• Using personal profile tools to increase understanding of your strengths and areas for development.
• Intrapersonal communication competencies and skills.
• Time & System Management Strategies.
• Stress Management.
• Leading meetings.
• Managing Upwards.

 

    2.  Managing & Developing Others

• Roles and styles that leaders and managers need for working with others.
• Fostering engagement and innovation in teams.
• Team Management Strategies.
• Facilitating Change.
• Ethics at work.
• Developing Employees.
• Managing Critical & Difficult Conversations.
• Managing Conflict.
• Continuous Performance Enhancement using the Quality Cycle.

 

    3.  Managing & Developing the Business

• Processes and structures for governance, quality and sustainability.
• Understanding and working with the different cultures within tertiary education institutions.
• Working strategically.
• Decision Making.
• Negotiating.
• Fostering a performance culture.
• Compliance and accountability.
• Financial Essentials.
• Project Management.
• Building a client/customer-focused culture.

 

    4.  Understanding the Tertiary Education Landscape

• Internal and external drivers influencing the tertiary sector.
• System governance and coordination.
• Tertiary educational policy development.
• Impact of globalisation on tertiary education in Australia.
• Policy implications of key stakeholders.
• Identifying Opportunities and Threats.
• Maintaining currency.

 

Eligibility

The study is self-paced, and participants will be part of an online learning community supported by a facilitator.  Participants will participate in video conferences and online discussion groups. 

There is no formal assessment or awarding of a formal qualification in this program.  Participants will submit a portfolio at the end of each module and will receive written feedback from their facilitator.    

Pathways from this program include the Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Management (GCULM).    

 

Eligibility

• Holds a management qualification at Diploma level or higher.
• Has the support of their supervisor to undertake the program.
• Holds a continuing appointment at CSU, or a fixed term appointment with at least 9 months to run from the date of application (part time is acceptable). 
• Has the opportunity to lead or manage people or programs within their work.

 

How to Apply

The application form should be completed and submitted by 5:00pm on October 16^th, 2013.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the close of business on October 23^rd, 2013. 

 

For further information please contact the program coordinator Pete Millett at:

Email: pmillett@csu.edu.au  Extension: 34156 

 

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Overview

The GCULM program comprises two 16 credit point distance education subjects which are delivered by the Faculty of Business over two academic sessions from March 2014 to October 2014.

 

• The content of the program focuses on the tertiary education sector and is specific to the CSU context. 
• The opportunity for formal mentoring will be offered to participants of this program.
• One subject is delivered in each academic session.  Participants will participate in video conferences and online discussion groups. 
• The program includes formal assessment and successful completion leads to the awarding of the Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Management. 

 

The program subjects are:

ULM511: University Approaches to Leadership and Management

This subject will explore the contemporary higher education context and its external environment and then relate this back to key issues and challenges facing leaders and managers in CSU.

Key themes include:

• exploring contemporary issues relevant to the leadership and management of people and resources.
• examining service delivery policies and strategies in the context of the changing learning organization.
• exploring theories of leadership and management.
• utilizing the experiences of participants to explore the practice of leadership and management.

 

ULM512: University Governance and Strategic Leadership and Management

This subject enhances participant understanding and appreciation of university governance and its relationship to effective university strategic leadership and management.

Key themes include:

• Developing an understanding of Australian public universities as statutory corporations including university governance mechanisms and the relationship with management decisions and leadership.
• Analysing the core strategies in known and unknown "futures" through strategic leadership processes including human resources, and risk management.
• Examining the leadership role, responsibilities and capacities of a university governance mechanism to steer a university towards longer term outcomes.

 

Eligibility

• Holds at least a Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• Meets CSU student enrolment requirements.
• Has the support of their supervisor to undertake the program.
• Holds a continuing appointment at CSU, or a fixed term appointment with at least 9 months to run from the date of application (part time is acceptable). 
• Has the opportunity to lead or manage people or programs within their work.

 

How to Apply

Applications for this qualification are via the formal CSU student application process.

This form needs to be attached to your online student application through http://www.csu.edu.au/apply

Applications close at 5:00pm on October 24^th, 2013.

 

For further information please contact the program coordinator Pete Millett at:

Email: pmillett@csu.edu.au  Extension: 34156 

 

You will need the following information to apply:

Application type:                      05. Postgraduate (Coursework)

Admissions Course Code:          OBCU

 

You will also need to meet CSU's English Language Proficiency requirements, as detailed at:

http://www.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language-proficiency

You can upload all supporting documents with your online application.  If you were not born in Australia you will need to supply evidence of Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency. 

Online application is the preferred method of application for this course, however an application may also be made by post using the form located at the following link, provided that all documents are postmarked before the application closing date above:

http://www.csu.edu.au/forms/admin.pdf

 

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application during November, 2013.

For further information about the application process please contact the Admissions Office by email on busadmis@csu.edu.au or by phone on x34798 or x34334.

 

 

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