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 unit examines coaching and its ability to bring about individual and organisational transformation. Using evidence-based theory, it explores why coaching provides an opportunity for change and how students undertaking this unit can enhance their coaching abilities. Students learn how the development and promotion of coaching skills can complement and strengthen leadership capacity and organisational strategies.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand that leadership coaching is a valuable tool for making positive and purposeful change; (2) identify the skills needed to be an effective leadership coach in a variety of applications; (3) use wide-ranging conceptual coaching frameworks, models and skills to facilitate effective goal setting strategies; (4) understand the requirements for effectively giving and receiving feedback to/from others; (5) appreciate the complex processes involved in using coaching with teams; (6) feel comfortable in self-coaching and peer-coaching activities; (7) understand coaching practice as an effective stress management technique in organisations; and (8) apply self-coaching strategies in their own lives.
- Assessment
Assessment information is provided in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- three of MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour.
ACCT5602 Accounting (formerly MGMT8502 Accounting).
ECON5503 Economic Management and Strategy (formerly MGMT8503 Economic Management and Strategy).
MGMT5504 Data Analysis and Decision Making.
MGMT5505 International Management.
MGMT5506 Ethical Dimensions of Organisations, Management and Leadership.
FINA5530 Managerial Finance (formerly MGMT8530 Managerial Finance).
MKTG5550 Marketing Principles (formerly MGMT8550 Marketing Principles).
or equivalents as approved by the Faculty
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.