Leadership and Management in Practice
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG4079 | Geography | 4 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- GEOG4079
- School
- Geography
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module provides students with essential foundations related to leading and managing people and projects in various organisational contexts. It is comprised of teaching units formally accredited through the Institute of Leadership and Management.
Target Students
Students registered on the MSc in Environmental Leadership and Management or MSc in Environmental Leadership and Management (TBU).
Classes
Teaching will take place in the form of seminars.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 3,000 words (Autumn)
- 50% Coursework 2: 3,000 words (Spring)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of effective leadership as required by a practising or potential middle manager.It also aims to develop understanding and ability to work with partner organisations to achieve a common goal.Specifically, the following learning outcomes are pursued:Be able to evaluate one’s own ability to lead others.Be able to analyse how an organisation is affected by the macro-environment.Understand the impact of economic and political factors on organisations.Understand the legal environment within which an organisation operates.Understand the need for innovation and change management within an organisation.Be able to propose innovative solutions to improve organisational performance.Be able to lead and manage change within an organisation.Understand the principles of partnership working.Understand how to meet the needs and expectations of partners.Understand how to reach a partnership working agreement.Learning Outcomes
Understand own ability to fulfil key responsibilities of the leadership role.
Understand how organisations are affected by the internal and external business environment.
Understand the principles of leading and managing change and innovation.
Understand the principles of effective professional relationships.