Courses & Units
Leadership and 'Place' BMA725
Hobart, Online
Introduction
Examination of the role and nature of leadership as a practice, as behaviour and as a suite of capabilities has been reignited in the wake of responses to the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, critique of leaders and the role they play has been ongoing for some time. This unit aims to identify a more expansive view of leadership practices beyond prevailing Western paradigms. Developing an appreciation of alternatives is imperative for leaders particularly if they are to leverage the benefits of diverse talents via a culture of belonging. Generating an understanding of the role of ‘place’ to appreciate the nuances of context is a key competence for leaders and managers if they are to recognise and implement appropriate responses to capability challenges amid complexity. As part of a suite of units examining leadership and the central function of organisational capability development the premise of this unit is to expand your understanding or knowledge of non-traditional notions of leadership and to appreciate the importance of sensemaking in organisations. The unit encourages you to think more expansively about the nature of leading in contemporary organisations.
Summary
| Unit name | Leadership and 'Place' |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA725 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Megan Woods |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus.
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 21/7/2025 | 19/8/2025 | 8/9/2025 | 26/10/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise dominant theories of leadership and capability against non-Western (including indigenous) paradigms of leadership and management.
- Engage in and reflect on processes of sensemaking to identify opportunities for leadership in specific and diverse places.
- Generate and communicate insights regarding your ongoing nuanced awareness of place and reflexive approach to leadership in developing organisational capability.
- Communicate well reasoned arguments utilising an academic writing style and appropriate referencing.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080399 | $2,124.00 | $1,663.00 | not applicable | $3,128.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Block workshop (face to face) 4 days per semester. Synchronous online tutorials, every week. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Brief Consultant’s Report (30%)|Narrated PowerPoint Presentation (30%)|Portfolio of Current Affairs (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.