Management Leadership (9533.1)

This unit begins with an introduction that will help students distinguish between leadership and management. Students will then be introduced to the major theories and models of leadership and of leadership development from a variety of perspectives.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Distinguish the concept of leadership from the concept of management;

2. Compare and contrast the major theories of leadership;
3. Analyse the decision-making process and change management;
4. Assess the skills necessary to exert power and influence in a non-authoritative leadership role; and
5. Evaluate the qualities necessary to effectively manage or lead in a team/group environment.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware

Prerequisites

4207 Introduction to Management OR 9525 Principles of Management

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

7075 Leadership, Innovation and Change

Equivalent units

7075 Leadership, Innovation and Change

Assumed knowledge

None.