Master in Business Administration

Leadership

Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is to develop students’ understanding of the key concepts and principles of leadership. To successfully complete this course students must …

  • understand core theories of leadership
  • understand the role of leadership in organizations
  • appreciate how situational aspects, demography and culture influence leaders and followers
  • have a critical understanding of leadership in practice

Course Content

Overview of the various key concepts covered in the course:

  • leadership theory
  • various tasks of a leader
  • approaches to leadership including the influences of culture and gender
  • leadership in practice
  • leadership in organizations as opposed to management