Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

This highly interactive experiential unit aims to enhance students' personal effectiveness and to develop foundation leadership capabilities. The unit is underpinned by positive psychology principles as well as a contemporary model of work behaviour that identifies the importance of mastery, agility and proactivity for success in today's complex and changing organisations. In Part 1—Leading Self, reflective activities are used to develop students' personal mastery (e.g. knowing one's strengths/limitations, goal setting, time management), agility (e.g. coping with change, being resilient) and proactivity (e.g. being creative, taking charge, design thinking). In Part 2—Leading Others, practical activities and simulations are used to enhance students' ability to promote mastery, agility and proactivity in others via transactional and transformational leadership.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Trimester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Trimester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Trimester 3UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) reflect on their own thinking styles, personality traits, strengths, areas for improvement, and other aspects that influence their personal self management and effectiveness; (2) demonstrate strategies for improving personal mastery, agility and proactivity; (3) set, pursue, and reflect on personal and/or leadership development goals; and (4) practice leadership behaviours that enhance the mastery, agility and proactivity of others.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) surveys; (2) learning journal; and (3) a 30-day challenge plan. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the learning journal component.

This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Jennifer Hoffman
Unit rules
Prerequisites
MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour.
and enrolment in
the Master of Business Administration (coursework)
or the Graduate Certificate in Leadership.
or enrolment in
the Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Management.
or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience.
Contact hours
lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.