MGX3991 Leadership principles and practices
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX3991 Leadership principles and practices is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2023 in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Prato, Clayton and Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Prato, Clayton, Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGX3991
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MGX3991
No unit lists MGX3991 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 48 credit points of study to undertakeĀ this unit.
Overview
This interactive unit examines principles and practices of leadership which are vital for aspiring leaders of the future. Through a personal portfolio of leadership concepts, character, and competencies, you will develop your potential for growth as strategic leaders of the 21st century organisations. Inspiring stories of leadership successes and failures from exemplary leaders in the past and present will guide your leadership journey to find your own authentic voice. A plethora of cutting-edge leadership materials (research articles, movies and videos, case studies, role-plays, games, self-assessments) will also be featured weekly to enhance your learning experience.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Prato | Block on |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Caulfield | Block on |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of major theories of organisational leadership
- 2
formulate a framework of leadership that would help students make sense of their current and future leadership experiences and discern critical lessons drawn
- 3
develop a higher self awareness of students' own personality, values, attitudes, and styles as well as strengths and weaknesses pertinent to their leadership aspirations
- 4
construct a personal leadership philosophy outlining students' convictions on ethical and compassionate leadership and its impacts in real-world organisational contexts
- 5
analyse and synthesise crucial roles and positive impacts that managers and leaders can make to organisations and their stakeholders.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
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 allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
Where it fits
MGX3991 is part of 8 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Alison Beamish
- Professor Herman Tse
- Dr Nathan Eva
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX3991?
MGX3991 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGX3991 offered?
In 2023, MGX3991 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Prato, Clayton and Caulfield.
How much work is MGX3991?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX3991 have an exam?
No. MGX3991 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX3991?
MGX3991 is part of Behavioural commerce, Business management, Human resource management and Management studies.