Principles of Leadership and Management
Overview
Leaders are made, not born. This subject will serve as a basis for your personal leadership development and effective organisational management. Whether you will be leading a Christian not-for-profit, a corporate organisation, or a church, you will learn theory, skills and tools to transform organisations, empower people, and manage yourself effectively. In the style of a mini-MBA, Principles of Leadership and Management will give you skills across a range of key leadership and management competencies. There is a particular focus on developing a transformational leadership style that embodies integrity, strategic focus and empowerment to promote growth and change.
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Subject Details
Mode |
Online |
On-campus |
Workload |
One semester, 12 credit points |
Intensive, 12 credit points |
Status |
Elective |
Elective |
Subject code |
PC035 |
PC035 |
Prerequisites |
48 credit points of foundational subjects |
48 credit points of foundational subjects |
Teacher |
Tim Foster |
to be advised |
Content
Section A: Organisational Leadership
- Theology of leadership
- Theory of leadership
- Organisational culture
- Strategy
- Leading from the second chair
Section B: Managing Organisations
- Understanding management
- Governance and organisational structures
- Managing for growth and change
- Team dynamics, human resource management and conflict
- Communication
- Budgeting, finance and risk in non-profit organisations
- Self-management
Study Expectations
In the online subject you can expect to work through a variety of weekly learning activities which include watching videos, reading, completing set learning and assessment tasks and contributing to online forums and interacting with your peers. Allow 8–10 hours study time per week.
Students enrolled in the intensive should allow 8-10 hours of study time per week for this subject.