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Master of Leadership

Why study the Master of Leadership at UNE?

This course takes advantage of the strengths of a business oriented degree while meeting contemporary organisational leadership. It is offered as a general program or in a major of change management. The change management major is geared toward career managers who recognise the need to further develop their leadership skills in improving organisational adaptability, flexibility, sustainability, and capacity. The higher education major concerns higher education leadership, comparative education research, system, and policy studies with emphasis placed on knowledge production and contemporary educational issues and trends of the Asia-Pacific.

Career Opportunities

Public sector manager.

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DURATION

Up to 12 Trimesters Part-time

FEES

Full Fee

2013 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus

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CRICOS Code:
Official Abbreviation MLead
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • Up to 12 Trimesters Part-time
Fees Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Benefits

The distance education model run by the Graduate School of Business encourages students to apply learning immediately.
How to apply

All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business

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All international students should apply directly to the Graduate School of Business

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Intensive Schools

Optional weekend schools are available for some GSB units.
Entry Requirements

A candidate must have had three years' relevant experience involving administrative responsibilities, and have fulfilled the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution.
Additional Requirements

Applicants will need to supply:

* Certified Copies of academic transcripts

* Certified Copies of evidence of identification

* Evidence of English Language Proficiency if applicable

* Curriculum Vitae

* A Personal Statement outlining key items:

Most significant achievements to date;

How this degree will contribute to your career;

Where you see yourself in five years from now

Any other information you consider relevant to your admission.

* Evidence of English Language Proficiency if previous studies were not in English
Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.

The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50 percent of a program.
Academic Colours

Violet (BCC 179)
Further Information

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These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Master of Leadership in 2013.

Admission to Candidature

A candidate must have had three years' relevant experience involving administrative responsibilities; and
have fulfilled the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.

The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 50 percent of a program.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be up to 12 trimesters as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure Credit Points
Core Units 24 cps
ONE Major
OR
General Program 		24 cps
Total 48 cps

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Approved Majors

Change Management
OR
General Program

Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Leadership.

Submission of Dissertation

1. The candidate shall:
(a) not present as a dissertation any work that has been submitted for the award of a degree or Diploma at this University or another institution, but the candidate will not be precluded from incorporating such work in the dissertation provided that, in presenting the dissertation, the part of the work that has been so incorporated is indicated;
(b) state specifically on the title page that the work is a minor dissertation;
(c) state generally in a preface to the dissertation and specifically in notes the source of information and the extent to which the candidate has availed himself or herself of the work of others (candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct);
(d) incorporate in the dissertation immediately following the title page an abstract of approximately 300 words.

2. Dissertations are due in the last week of the teaching period. Candidates must submit an electronic copy of the dissertation for examination. An electronic version of the dissertation, incorporating any changes suggested following examination, must also be submitted prior to a grade being awarded for the dissertation. The copies must be submitted to: The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, UNE Business School. The supervisor's name should normally be included in the acknowledgements section of the dissertation.

Examination of Dissertation

BEPP791A - The dissertation is examined by one examiner.

BEPP791B - The dissertation is examined by two examiners recommended by the supervisor.

The supervisor must submit the name and contact details of the recommended examiner to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations at least two weeks prior to submission of the dissertation for examination. A short statement should accompany the recommendation when an examiner is external indicating the qualifications of the recommended examiner and the reason why the recommended examiner is deemed appropriate to examine the dissertation.

The supervisor may consult with the candidate prior to the submission of the dissertation regarding a potential examiner, but the name of the examiner finally recommended by the supervisor to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations should not be made available to the candidate.

The supervisor must provide a statement to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations indicating that the dissertation is suitable for examination.

Examiners are normally expected to complete and return their report within FOUR (4) weeks of the dissertation being delivered. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will advise the supervisors of the outcome of the examination, along with a summary of examiners' reports as appropriate, indicating any amendments to be considered. Students need to consult with the supervisor and undertake any minor amendments to the satisfaction of the supervisor.

The supervisor is to send a note to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, that any amendments suggested by the examiners have been addressed to his or her satisfaction and that the result may be finalised. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will finalise the result and make a summary recommendation to the School Teaching and Learning Committee regarding:
(a) the grade to be awarded for the dissertation (Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction);
(b) the percentage to be awarded for the dissertation;
(c) if amendments to the dissertation were made before the grade was finalised;
(d) whether the candidate should be allowed to revise and resubmit the dissertation for re-examination (a maximum grade of Pass and score of 50% shall be given for any re-submitted dissertation).

The School Teaching and Learning Committee shall make the final determination as to the outcome of the examination, based on the recommendation from the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations.

Appeals

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.

Course Aims The course aims are currently unavailable.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate specialist knowledge and leadership skills in the fields of change management strategies, organisational leadership and quality management with a further specialisation in either change management or higher education. Graduates who major in change management will develop leadership skills in improving organisational adaptability, flexibility, sustainability, and capacity in an ever-changing world. Graduates who major in higher education will demonstrate knowledge of higher education leadership, comparative education research, system, and policy studies with emphasis placed on knowledge production and contemporary educational issues and trends of the Asia-Pacific;
  2. utilise a range of presentation and delivery styles to communicate to professionals, peers, clients and other members of the public, with a particular emphasis on the ability to promote flexibility when working with organisations, groups and individuals;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of and ability to analyse, the impacts of globalisation in all its forms, and how this may impact communities regionally within the Asia-Pacific, or locally within Australia;
  4. demonstrate competence in the use of a range of technologies to find, organise and analyse information in accordance with disciplinary and professional expectations, to discern appropriate scholarly knowledge from other forms of information sources and to demonstrate the ability to critically apply their academic skills for practical application within the profession;
  5. engage with and build a continuous learning process within organisations through the application of a range of lifelong learning skills and strategies that enable them to adapt to change and situational contexts. The business-school approach applies the concept of lifelong learning to the continuous learning cycle of and for the organisation;
  6. apply logical and creative thinking to determine leadership needs, to manage resources effectively and to apply performance-based measures as required by the situation and context, particularly within the professional areas of change management or higher education. Graduates will be able to utilise their professional work context and prior background to critically reflect on and further develop the leadership needs of the organisation, to compare and contrast best practice in leadership practices in the relevant literature and to determine the most appropriate approach and action to improve organisational and professional effectiveness;
  7. demonstrate ethical action and social responsibility with particular recognition and understanding of the need to maintain professionalism, ethics, transparency, quality assurance and the need to build maturation in the workforce. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a cultural sensitivity, awareness and understanding of both international and multicultural groups and, more specifically, adult learners; and
  8. demonstrate the ability to develop and promote team-based approaches to improve outcomes and to encourage lateral, strategic thinking for the organisation, as well as a knowledge of leadership techniques that work to improve team performance, organisational effectiveness and greater opportunities for collaboration.
Graduate Attributes
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of a discipline: demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge based on the highest standards of academic scholarship, apply knowledge at an advanced level in professional contexts or to solve problems, demonstrate awareness of the historical development of the discipline and its methods, recognise the relationship between the practice of the discipline in Australia and its practice in other countries.
Communication Skills
Communication skills: communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms; use numerical, graphical, visual and statistical forms of communication competently where applicable; appreciate the diversity of communication styles employed by individuals from different national and cultural backgrounds; use the medium and form of communication (including electronic) appropriate for a given situation; present well reasoned arguments.
Global Perspectives
Global perspective: demonstrate an awareness of the global context of their discipline and professional area; function in a multicultural or global context.
Information Literacy
Information literacy: recognise the need for information and the nature and extent of information needed; find information effectively and efficiently; critically evaluate information and the search process; manage information collected or generated; use information to construct new concepts or create new understandings; use information with understanding and acknowledge cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social issues surrounding its use; acquire, organise and present information using technology.
Life-Long Learning
Lifelong learning: reflect on limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge; identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; practice intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; learn both independently and co-operatively; learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations; recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings.
Problem Solving
Problem solving: apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; identify critical issues in the discipline or professional area; conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions that are appropriate to the national or cultural context of the problem; collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
Social Responsibility
Social responsibility: demonstrate ethical action and social responsibility in their personal, professional and community lives; demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others; acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions; appreciate the impact of social change; recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area; understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions; appreciate the importance of sustainable development; appreciate Indigenous culture and history; identify occupational risk and apply duty of care principles.
Team Work
Teamwork: work collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems; appreciate the different approaches that different cultures have to collaborative work; take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks; take initiative and lead others; operate in a range of supportive roles within teams; negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others; evaluate team performance.
 

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