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Postgraduate CUR-GCB530-2021

Fundamentals of Leadership

Study the qualities of a respected leader in the workplace. Absorb contemporary theories on leadership. Take part in leadership simulations. Weigh up how important charisma, your values and your trustworthiness are in establishing authority.

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$4,105 $4,355

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Study terms

  • 30 Aug 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of leadership theory and practice,
  2. critically analyse leaders and leadership,
  3. evaluate leadership theories and their application within a range of challenges in global organisations,
  4. evaluate contemporary leadership theory and practice and integrate this into a personal leadership development framework.
Topics covered
    • Introduction to leadership: Why studying leadership matters
    • The foundations of leadership development: knowledge, practice and values
    • Defining Leadership & Management
    • Tensions between theory and practice
    • The Evolution of Leadership Theory: Charismatic, Values/Ethical, Transformational, Servant, Democratic, Situational, Authoritative
    • Leadership Practice: HBR Team Leadership Simulation; Key team / people leadership capabilities
    • Power / Influence and Decision Making
    • Systemic Leadership: Networks, Systems thinking, Futures, Strategic leadership, Complexity
    • Leadership Development: Strategies and interfaces, Personal Leadership Development Reflection, Leadership Panel from industry, Team Presentations
    • Defining Leadership & Management
    • Tensions between theory and practice
    • The Evolution of Leadership Theory: Charismatic, Values/Ethical, Transformational, Servant, Democratic, Situational, Authoritative
Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-GCB510-Organisational Behaviour for Managers ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Introduce MBA students to contemporary leadership theory and practice, including emergent leadership theories, ethics and governance, cross-cultural leadership and the role leaders play in building sustainable organisations. The focus is on the challenges leaders face in global organisations. Subject content is responsive to the increased complexity and rapid pace of contemporary society which demands higher, more ethical and more innovative levels of leadership. A multidimensional approach is adopted to critically analyse leaders and leadership, which includes doing, seeing, talking, reading and writing about leadership. Activities require students to integrate and synthesize these five leadership activities to demonstrate the development of theory from practice and practice into theory.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Simulation and Reflection (30%)
  • Case Study Analysis (35%)
  • Critical Evaluation (35%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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