MGM501 Theory to Practice of Leadership (8)

This subject introduces students to the key issues, concerns and theories of leadership, and supports students to build a theoretical framework in the context of, and for, the practice of their own leadership. The subject will guide students in their study of leadership by encouraging self-analysis and the articulation of their own personal and ethical values.
The subject will explore a broad range of leadership approaches using them as a lens with which to view leadership. Students will be encouraged to critically engage with leadership and management research by applying leadership theory to their own practice and/or experience of leadership.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGM501. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Business

Enrolment Restrictions

Postgraduate students only.

Incompatible Subjects

MGT599

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to research and evaluate a range of leadership perspectives and critical management theory;
  • be able to identify and articulate different ways of framing leadership;
  • be able to identify own personal and ethical values through self-reflection;
  • be able to build a theoretical leadership framework for work and/or non-work contexts; and
  • be able to identify opportunities to apply leadership concepts to practice.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • From management to leadership
  • Leading in context
  • Emerging perspectives on leadership

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of MGM501 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
My leadership learning journal
40
2
Small group discussions
10
3
Text analysis
20
4
Locating yourself
30

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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