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Leadership in Public Health
Postgraduate | CUR-MPH603 | 2019
Course information for 2019 intake
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- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
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Leadership in Public Health
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- articulate the main contours and architecture of the discipline and profession of public health
- analyse key theories and attributes of leadership in the context of public health
- use the theories and attributes of leadership, to critically reflect on personal and professional attributes, values and identity relevant to public health action.
Strong leadership is required to achieve public health goals of reducing inequities and improving health. This work is complex and requires action from multiple stakeholders. Understanding the role of leadership and professional identity as part of achieving these goals is critical. This subject introduces students to the theory, principles and practice of leadership in a public health context, assisting students to develop their public health professional identity. Students will strengthen their leadership knowledge enabling the critical use of this understanding by applying theory to practice. The subject employs authentic leadership approaches such as teamwork and collaboration, experiential learning and self-development. This subject will cover: leadership definitions, theory and approaches; the role of leadership in public health; practical application of leadership frameworks; leadership styles; professional identity, values and ethics in public health.
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- Reflective Activity (50%)
- Presentation (50%)
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Entry requirements
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Prior study
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Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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