Form C4
1. Course
Code
5. School
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
C11LD
2. Course
Title
Management and Languages
Leadership
3. SCQF
Level
6. Course
Co-ordinator
4. Credits
15
Laura Galloway
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1
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8. Pre-requisites
none
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
none
none
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
15. Aims
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11
UG only
PG only
MSc Strategic Project Management
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
To introduce theories of leadership
To develop an appreciation of the role of leadership in business and specifically in commercial projects
To understand the linkages between effective and appropriate leadership and organisational strategy
To develop a depth of understanding and analysis of different leadership theories in various contexts
To develop an advanced appreciation and understanding of different styles of leadership
To develop skills associated with leadership
To provide the opportunity to consider appropriate leadership practice in various real-life or simulated contexts
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16. Syllabus
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Introduction to leadership theory
Leadership in different contexts
The role of leadership in commercial organisations and projects
Leadership skills and practice
The link between organisational strategy and leadership
Advanced study of leadership theory and practice
Leadership in the ‘real world’
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Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
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Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the different theories of leadership
Understand the various different ways leadership can be applied depending on situation and context
Understand the links between leadership theory and practice
Understand the role of effective leadership in organisational strategy
Demonstrate an understanding of skills and approaches associated with leadership
Demonstrate an ability to analyse the appropriateness of different leadership styles
Personal Abilities
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
 Critically evaluate complex ideas, concepts and issues relating to leadership
 Use a range of approaches to formulate evidence based responses to issues relating to leadership
 Develop skills associated with leadership via real-life or simulated project work.
 Work independently and gather material from a variety of sources.
Convey this material by written and verbal means..
18. Assessment Methods
19. Re-assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Coursework
Examination
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
October 2012
3 Hours
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
40%
60%
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Examination
Date of
Implementation
3 Hours
Version
Number
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Diet(s)