Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Hong Kong Universal Ed, Online, Shanghai Ocean University
Introduction
The world needs more effective leaders to respond to the myriad of challenges we face, across every discipline and sphere of life. The task of leading was once associated with senior management, but everyone has the potential to exercise leadership by influencing and inspiring themselves and others. Effective leadership is enabled by advanced knowledge of theory and cultivating good leadership skills and practices. Leadership requires authenticity, the capacity to build relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, and cultivating high quality followership to achieve organisational and individual objectives.
This unit is divided into three modules. In the first module, students will be guided through the history of leadership theory and practice, and get up to speed with theories like transformational leadership, authentic leadership, servant leadership, Machiavellian leadership, and more. In the second module, students will focus on designing interventions to support their own leadership development using a leadership style or theory suited to individual students. The third module provides opportunity for students to inquire and evaluate the impact of their leadership, and allows students to evaluate a leadership approach on contemporary leadership challenges (e.g., climate change, quiet quitting, declining engagement, mental health and psychological wellbeing, intersectionality, and artificial intelligence).
Summary
| Unit name | Leadership in Organisations |
| Unit code | BMA328 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Joseph Crawford |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA|Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute|Universal College of Higher Education Hong Kong |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
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| Melbourne Study Centre | Semester 2 |
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| Hong Kong Universal Ed | Semester 2 |
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| Online | Accelerated Study Period 3 |
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| Online | Semester 2 |
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| Shanghai Ocean University | Shanghai Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 20/7/2025 | 18/8/2025 | 7/9/2025 | 25/10/2025 |
| Shanghai Semester 1 | 7/9/2025 | 19/10/2025 | 1/11/2025 | 11/12/2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 14/9/2025 | 7/10/2025 | 29/10/2025 | 13/12/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate the nature of leadership theories and concepts.
- Cultivate awareness of the student's leadership self-concept.
- Evaluate the impact of leadership on individuals, teams, and organisations.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 090799 | $2,124.00 | $996.00 | $1,164.00 | $2,440.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
87.5 credit points at any level from any disciplineTeaching
| Assessment | Learning Journal (30%)|Reflective Report: Making sense of my Leadership Philosophy (30%)|Team Presentation (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
This unit does not have a prescribed text. Instead, each week students are required to read a 1 or 2 journal articles that correspond to each topic in the Unit Schedule and are available via the unit Reading List. |
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| Recommended | Recommended readings will be made available in the content folders in MyLO and via the unit Reading List. |
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