Leadership in Action Unit

UCOL20021 Leadership in Action Unit 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 2 University College for Interdisciplinary Learning 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 Guest lecturers will include world-class internal and external speakers from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The course will be practical in nature and the emphasis will be on real life case studies. The unit will explore a range of leadership and social responsibility issues, including: Defining Leadership Sustainable Urban Development Social Equity and Educational Opportunity Globalisation, Poverty and Environmental Degradation Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Social Entrepreneurship Guest lecturers will include world-class internal and external speakers from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The course will be practical in nature and the emphasis will be on real life case studies. The unit will explore a range of leadership and social responsibility issues, including: Defining Leadership Sustainable Urban Development Social Equity and Educational Opportunity Globalisation, Poverty and Environmental Degradation Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Social Entrepreneurship The course unit aims to: Explore issues of leadership from a local, national and international perspective through a series of interactive lectures and seminars delivered by leading experts in their field. Develop a range of leadership skills, including communication, project management and teamwork, which will support and enrich students' future careers and give them the tools for decision-making in a complex world. Provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the moral dimension of professional and civic life and to help them to develop a sense of social and environmental responsibility, so that they are equipped with a balanced and liberal understanding of wider issues facing 21st century societies. By the end of the course, students should be able to: - Demonstrate awareness of how leaders have brought about positive changes in society. - Describe how different organisations approach broad concepts such as leadership and social, economic and environmental sustainability. - Develop an understanding of their own leadership style and that of others using a variety of tools. - Develop skills that contribute to effective leadership, including teamworking, influencing, and communication skills. The unit will utilise a variety of teaching methods including: Lectures, case studies, seminars and Blackboard support Lectures/core inputs - 11 x 1.5 hours per week Tutorial hours - 3 x 1 hour (mixture of face-to-face and online) Blackboard and E-Tutor support 0 Other 100% Assessment 100% course work Group Research Project, includes an E-poster (60%) and assessed discussions (40%). Attendance at the sessions is mandatory Y Main text : Rickards, T. & Clark, M. (2005) Dilemmas of Leadership. London: Routledge 0 Information Level: 2 Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite: None This 10 credit academic unit forms part of The Manchester Leadership Programme. Students who successfully complete this unit, and also undertake up to 60 hours of approved and verified community service/voluntary activity, will qualify for the prestigious Manchester Leadership Award (MLA). N.B. The volunteering element does not form part of the assessment of the academic unit A 20 credit unit (MLPX20020) is also available which contributes towards the MLA. The 20 credit unit is a 2-semester unit and includes an individual practical research assignment. Gaining a place on this unit is competitive. Students must therefore register their interest online from 14 May at <a href='http://www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/mlp/registration'>www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/mlp/registration</a> Only students who are committed to completing up to 60 hours of voluntary work should apply. Students must not register for this unit directly with their academic school. Students will be notified via email by July if they have secured a place on the unit.Timetable Semester 1 Tuesdays 4.00 - 5.30 pm Lecture Theatre B, University PlaceURL http://www.mlp.manchester.ac.uk/academicunits/