Leadership in Action Online Unit

UCOL20031 Leadership in Action Online 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 The unit is delivered via Blackboard and includes content from world-class internal and external speakers from the public, private and voluntary sectors, supported by a range elearning activities. The unit explores a range of leadership issues and challenges for the C21st, including: ? Leadership in Theory and Practice ? Ethics and Leadership ? Environmental Sustainability ? Poverty and Inequality ? Culture and Diversity ? Corporate Social Responsibility The unit is delivered via Blackboard and includes content from world-class internal and external speakers from the public, private and voluntary sectors, supported by a range elearning activities. The unit explores a range of leadership issues and challenges for the C21st, including: ? Leadership in Theory and Practice ? Ethics and Leadership ? Environmental Sustainability ? Poverty and Inequality ? Culture and Diversity ? Corporate Social Responsibility The course unit aims to: - broaden intellectual and cultural interests - challenge and equip students to confront personal values and make ethical judgements - prepare graduates for citizenship and leadership in diverse, global environments - promote equality and diversity. by: - exploring issues of leadership from a local, national and international perspective through a range of interactive online materials and experiences, including audio and video input from a range of leaders and academics - providing an insight into leadership that supports economic, social and environmental sustainability - enabling students to develop a range of leadership and research skills, e.g. communication, problem solving, critical analysis - providing students with an opportunity to reflect on the moral dimension of professional and civic life and to equip them with a balanced and liberal understanding of wider issues facing 21st century societies. By the end of the course, students should be able to: - identify ways in which leaders influence change in a range of contexts - critically evaluate different leadership approaches to social, economic and environmental sustainability - understand, reflect on and evaluate their own leadership style and that of others using a variety of tools - demonstrate skills that contribute to effective leadership, including influencing, critical thinking and communication skills ? The unit is delivered via Blackboard. It is a highly interactive and innovative unit which adopts a blended approach with a range of audio/video inputs and case studies from world - class internal and external speakers. The unit content is supported by elearning activities designed to enhance students learning and understanding including questionnaires and quizzes and moderated discussion boards ? Students will work in a tutor group of approx. 20 students supervised by an etutor ? Ongoing and formative feedback is provided by etutors via Blackboard and email ? Formal written feedback is provided on all final assessments. 0 Other 100% 100% course work comprising: - Assessed discussion (20%) - Eco journal (20%) - Summative assessment (60%) o based on pre-released stimulus material o choice of 3 stimuli o common question focused on leadership All course work must be submitted via Blackboard. Y Main text: Rickards, T. & Clark, M. (2005) Dilemmas of Leadership. London: Routledge 0 Information 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 voluntary activity, will qualify for the prestigious Manchester Leadership Award (Gold, Silver or Bronze).Timetable This unit will be delivered online and is therefore independent of timetable constraints. You will be required to attend at least one face to face tutorial.URL http://www.mlp.manchester.ac.uk/academicunits/