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EDUC6016

Leadership and Strategic Management

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Over all aim of this course is to provide the students with a sound theoretical base
towards effective practices in leading and managing educational organizations from a
strategic perspective. Particular emphasis is placed on leadership and strategic
management including strategic planning.

Objectives
This Course seeks to:

- Enhance the knowledge and understanding of the theoretical concepts, best practices and current literature relating to leadership and strategic management;
- Assist the development of skills, competencies and critical and strategic thinking to be pro-active and effective leaders and managers with a commitment to continuous improvement; and
- Encourage the adoption of flexible styles of leadership with empowerment and strategic planning to energise the staff towards the creation of efficient & effective organizations.
Content
This course provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of ten broad topics.
These include: The Leader and the Art of Leading; How to Select an Appropriate
Leadership Style; Leadership of Professionally Staffed Organizations; Leading and
Managing Organizations; Leading and Managing Change; the Concept of Strategic
Management; Strategic Management Perspectives, Levels & Modes of Strategy;
Managing Strategically; and Strategic Planning.
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
External Mode
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify)
Course evaluation consists of three assessment tasks: two journal article type minor papers of 1350-1500 words (each)(2x30%) and a major written assignment of 1800-2000 words assignment (40%).
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Seminar: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term