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 provides an introduction to strategic leadership and innovation in the context of the oceans. In particular it explores the concepts of leadership and strategy. Students explore how strategy is used within organisations and the strategic planning process. The concept of entrepreneurship is critical in identifying solutions to ocean challenges, and it is explored in terms of what it means and what is it useful for. Understanding the behaviour of individuals and groups within an organisation and their interaction is also an important element of strategic leadership. This is analysed as well as—how managers lead strategic planning and manage strategic vision and change; how innovation can be encouraged and developed and the policy issues associated with this; the differences and similarities between strategic leadership in the private and public spheres; and the interplay of organisations in the ocean context.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate a basic knowledge of strategic leadership, planning, management and innovation; (2) display a sophisticated understanding of strategic leadership in the public and private spheres, and how the intersection between these spheres is especially important in the ocean context; (3) identify and critically assess how an organisation can move forward with strategic leadership, including working with relevant stakeholders to plan innovative strategies for organisational development; (4) demonstrate an awareness of self and others in leadership; and (5) demonstrate an appreciation of environmental forces within and outside of an organisation that play a part in its strategic development.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in-class assessments; (2) group project; and (3) individual assignment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Tim Mazzarol
- 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.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- 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.