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IB592A: THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

You cannot lead if you do not understand yourself or the impact that you have on others.

In this module you will investigate the underlying theories which underpin the popular views about leadership and explore why understanding your own leadership style, competency and behaviour is the key to encouraging followership.

This module will focus on five main themes:

  • The Different Dimensions of Leadership

  • Leadership and Culture

  • The Supportive Leader

  • Leadership in Practice

  • Understanding Leadership

The global nature of the University of Aberdeen MBA will enable you to gain a greater understanding of your own leadership behaviours and capabilities in the context of your geographical culture and professional context.

You will carry out an insights analysis of your personality and leadership type before working to complete an online leadership simulation that requires you plan and execute strategy with limited resources to overcome challenges. 

You will then explore a range of leadership cases to see how and why different decisions are made depending on situation, context and past experience.

 

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • School Administratio Cherie Connon

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

You cannot lead if you do not understand yourself or the impact that you have on others.

In this module you will investigate the underlying theories which underpin the popular views about leadership and explore why understanding your own leadership style, competency and behaviour is the key to encouraging followership.

This module will focus on five main themes:

  • The Different Dimensions of Leadership

  • Leadership and Culture

  • The Supportive Leader

  • Leadership in Practice

  • Understanding Leadership

The global nature of the University of Aberdeen MBA will enable you to gain a greater understanding of your own leadership behaviours and capabilities in the context of your geographical culture and professional context.

You will carry out an insights analysis of your personality and leadership type before working to complete an online leadership simulation that requires you plan and execute strategy with limited resources to overcome challenges. 

You will then explore a range of leadership cases to see how and why different decisions are made depending on situation, context and past experience.

 


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

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Formative Assessment

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Course Learning Outcomes

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