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 undergraduate unit provides an overview of leadership principles and approaches relevant to the health sector, and with a particular focus on population health. Leadership in this unit is defined broadly, and includes: leading as individuals; leadership in groups and teams; leadership in health organisations; and concepts of shared and collective leadership around priority health issues facing society.
Different ways of describing and fostering the characteristics of effective leadership are reviewed. A distinction is made between management and leadership, and factors contributing to effective leadership in different contexts and settings are explored. The important role of interpersonal and communication skills in health leadership is considered, and the unit provides opportunities for student self-reflection and development of skills relevant to leadership.
The unit explores a range of contemporary issues that impact on health leadership in the twenty-first century, both nationally and internationally. An introduction is provided to several other substantive topics relevant to health leadership, such as ethical leadership and the importance of good governance, leading change, and the challenges for leadership in the face of a health crisis.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Public Health major sequence
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe key styles of leadership and how these might impact on effective health leadership in different contexts; (2) identify different dimensions of leadership; at the individual, team, organisation and health sector level; (3) apply leadership principles to different health issues and contexts; (4) apply theories of facilitating and leading change; and (5) explain why ethical leadership and accountability are important for public health leadership.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) major written assignment; (2) final examination; and (3) tutorial participation and on-line activities. 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)
- Ania Stasinska
- Contact hours
- Seminar: 3 hours per week
- Recommended
reading -
Recommended reading is provided on the unit's LMS (Learning Management System) page.
- 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.