Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Critically review a range of leadership models, theories and concepts and evaluate their effectiveness.
Demonstrate awareness of their leadership development needs and formulate a plan to address these.
Utilise online networks for personal and professional development, and evidencing expertise & thought leadership.

Content:

A critical overview of traditional approaches to leadership, such as trait, situational and process theories. Wide-ranging consideration of new approaches which conceptualise leadership as separate from authority and management, such as Connective Leadership, Shared/Distributed Leadership, Servant Leadership. Building on the usual range of nationalities present in the cohort, there will be frequent opportunities to explore cultural differences in leadership approach.

Individual reflection of personal leadership potential, drawing on a range of exercises to evaluate students� own styles and approaches, leadership journey and development needs.

Based on a professional development model, students will develop their own leadership style and be able to justify its theoretical base, as well as show how their on-going professional development can continually enhance their skills.

Students will then be expected to showcase their expertise in online networks, whereby they contribute to debates and discussions and develop their online persona which has integrity with their professional life.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The sessions will be organised in mainly 2.5-hour teaching blocks. Lectures will deliver core theoretical frameworks, followed by workshops and personal exercises for reflection and development. Students will also participate in action learning sets that will facilitate their leadership development goals.

Lectures and workshop activities
Hours: 24
Intended Group size: Whole cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 176

Further details relating to assessment
The key real-world assessment content of the presentation will aim to replicate an interview for a leadership role and involve the following elements:
1. Theoretical justification of leadership approach with awareness of situation and context (for example, sensitive to various international contexts)
2. Leadership Development Review � a self-critical appraisal of areas for development
3. 5 year Career Plan - a realistic and detailed proposal for the student�s path to leadership
4. Online Professional Profile - a live and networked virtual profile that showcases the student�s approach to leadership. This would typically be in the form of a Linkedin profile but could be a webpage.
There would be a possibility for students to keep their online profile.