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Overview

This course helps students develop knowledge and understanding of leadership as an evolving, holistic and reflective practice in every stage of their professional development. It examines evidence-based theories, models and practices in leadership, including recent innovations related to motivation, diversity, ethics, change and engagement.

The course covers leadership in the public sector, including team building and stakeholder management. It explores the synergies and distinctions between leadership, management and followership in the workplace. In addition, the course is designed to help students develop their own self-awareness about leadership styles and development.

Conditions for Enrolment

Restricted to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma or Masters programs.

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$N/A
Domestic Students	$4620
International Students	$5580

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Commonwealth Supported Students:

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Postgraduate

Offering Terms
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Semester 1

Campus

UNSW Canberra

Academic Calendar

Semester

Field of Education

080307 Organisation Management

Timetable

Course Outline
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Leadership

ZBUS8201

6 Units of Credit