This is a practical or research project unit. The leadership research project may originate from large corporations, not-for-profit, faith-based, government agencies, small businesses or entrepreneurs in an area related to studies completed to date. The students will select the area of a project based on a disciplinary area that they are familiar with. Students will work closely with an academic staff member and an industry staff member. They will be guided through the processes of proposal preparation, data collection and analysis, project implementation, business planning and project reporting. The focus of the unit will be on practical application of the knowledge already acquired in the course.
Students will learn apply their gained skills and knowledge in critical thinking, analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making communication, and reflection to this project providing evidence of competence building, implementing, and reporting on business projects in the industry.
Unit code: LE9900Z
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 36.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Capstone
Unit discipline: Leadership
Delivery Mode: Blended
Proposing College: School of Professional Practice - Leadership
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Express a broad range of knowledge and understanding of key theories, concepts, tools and techniques in a practical business context |
| 2. | Synthesise and evaluate problems and issues in a real-world situation and develop appropriate recommendations in the form of a business report |
| 3. | Communicate verbally and in written form problem-solving and critical thinking initiatives to real situations |
| 4. | Critically reflect on research and practical findings and applications |
| 5. | Respond constructively to feedback and develop lifelong learning practices |
This is a core unit in the Master of Leadership
As negotiated with Supervisors
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review - Project Topic and Specification Plan | A report outlining the issue to be investigated, the broad approach to be undertaken, anticipated benefits and high-level project plan. |
1000 | 15.0 |
| Project Report or Project Journal - Project Report | Project report indicating the findings or results, analysis of the data and discussion of the findings, outcomes and conclusions presented in written and oral formats. |
7500 | 70.0 |
| Personal Reflection - Reflection Report | The student will write a reflection report outlining the relevant components of the programme studied to date and their relevance to the project and ongoing development of the student. |
1500 | 15.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 30 Oct, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-10-30 10:04:03 +1100