Postgraduate CUR-PSB520-2022
Psychology of Leadership
Explore effective and adaptive leadership. Learn to apply psychological principles to solve business problems. Through various psychological processes, unpack management and leadership topics including power, diversity, and resilience.
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Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 Aug 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply basic psychological principles and theories to novel problems in leadership and management
- develop evidence based psychological solutions to business problems concerning leadership and management
- demonstrate how psychological solutions to business problems must be adapted to the culture in question.
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- Leadership styles, conformity, and obedience
- Leadership and social identity theory
- Leadership as a group phenomenon
- Power
- Stereotyping and diversity issues in leadership
- Change, stress, resilience, and leading difficult conversations
- Leadership, positive psychology, and emotional intelligence
- Developing leadership ability
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-PBM-GCE-2022
Elective
- OUA-PSU-GCE-2022
- UNE-PRO-GCE-2022
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject considers the psychology surrounding leadership: by addressing what constitutes effective leadership and how leadership skills might be improved. It differs from standard business courses in leadership, of which there are, of course, many. In this unit we focus specifically on psychological processes (what is that is clear and distinct in the psychological make up of a 'leader' for example). The Unit is split into 8 modules and each of these has a separate and discreet topic. Whilst there are core readings for each module which you must read you are also strongly advised to review the additional reading as a way of enhancing your learning for this unit. Each of the eight sections introduces a key reading in the area of concern, and the introductory text and key reading complement one another in forming the core teaching materials.
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- Written Assignment (50%)
- Invigilated Examination (50%)
Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
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