MPM780 - Foundations in Leadership
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Michael Callaghan |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MBA730, MPL700, MPM773 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including online content for each topic which is available on demand plus 4 x 2 hour scheduled online seminars. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
The purpose of the unit is to deliver a thorough grounding in the main leadership theories, concepts, and issues. It is intended as an introduction to leadership and will be the theoretical foundation upon which other leadership units are built. Through online videos and readings and interactive seminars, students will be encouraged to engage with, and critique, leadership theories and consider how these might be applied to their own circumstances.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Synthesise leadership theories and critique their application in authentic leadership contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply leadership theories to complex leadership problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Analyse their own leadership role and how future practice may change. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Effectively employ written and oral communication skills to convince followers. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Written reflection (self) | 1500 words | 25% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Essay | 2500 words | 40% | Week 9 |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Portfolio | Part A: 1000 words | Part A: 15% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MPM780 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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