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 2026 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton and Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton, Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGX3991
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGX3991
No unit lists MGX3991 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 48 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Caulfield | Bld blk |
Assessment
- Project100%
- Project35%
- Project35%
- Project30%
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
Summer semester B and First semester: articulate, navigate, and value the unique and intersecting components of your leader identity
Second semester: analyse how leader identity is shaped by the interactive influence of life experiences and broader environments, drawing on theories and research related to identity and leadership
- 2
Summer semester B and First semester: construct and communicate a personal leadership framework based on major theories of leadership
Second semester: construct personal and collective (team-based) leadership approaches through the consideration of leader identity, leadership theories, and empirical research findings
- 3
Summer semester B and First semester: apply global perspectives of leadership to positively impact individuals, organisations, communities, and the environment
Second semester: communicate a personal leadership approach in professional peer-review settings
- 4
Summer semester B and First semester: critically assess the quality, inclusivity and impact of the concepts within leadership literature on and for various stakeholders
Second semester: apply research skills to analyse data in order to generate theory-informed and evidence-based insights into leadership processes
- 5
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- 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 allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
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 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.
Where it fits
MGX3991 is part of 10 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ui Sun
- Dr Nathan Eva
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX3991?
MGX3991 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGX3991 offered?
In 2026, MGX3991 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX3991?
MGX3991 is part of Behavioural commerce; Business management; Human resource management; Management studies; and Sustainability and responsible management.