LEX5108 Leadership and sustainable development
Faculty of Business and Economics
LEX5108 Leadership and sustainable development is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before LEX5108
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LEX5108
No unit lists LEX5108 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
In an age marked by cases of corporate malfeasance, a global pandemic, and climate change, leadership increasingly needs to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of sustainable development. Leadership needs to be aligned to more than just efficiency and profitability goals; it needs to be directed to the longer-term sustainability goals including the responsible management of resources, the welfare and growth of its employees, customers, clients and stakeholders, and a commitment to improving environmental, social and economic impacts. The unit explores some of the key models, approaches and practices of leadership that are inclusive, collaborative and long-term in their orientation and aspiration. The practical implication of these leadership styles is then examined in reference to specific challenges of sustainable development. You will engage with ways in which contemporary leadership practice can contribute to meeting sustainable development principles and ESG imperatives which increasingly confront today’s businesses.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Bld ev |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Online ev |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Artefact40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate advanced understanding and application of contemporary leadership theory, models and frameworks
- 2
demonstrate ability to recognise, evaluate and lead the adoption of sustainable development principles
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Martijn Van der Kamp
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LEX5108?
LEX5108 has no prerequisites.
When is LEX5108 offered?
In 2027, LEX5108 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is LEX5108?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LEX5108 have an exam?
No. LEX5108 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.