Master of Leadership
2019 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2019 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Leadership |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2019. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2019. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2019. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus | This course is only offered in Cloud (online) mode. |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 to 2.5 years part-time* |
| Deakin course code | M797 |
| Approval status | The course is approved by the University pursuant to the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9. |
This course was previously titled: Master of Professional Practice (Leadership) | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
The Master of Leadership is suitable for students who have progressed from the Graduate Certificate of Leadership or meet the additional entry requirements. In addition to completing the core units, successful students will complete ten professional practice credentials plus a research capstone unit, where students undertake a workplace-based research project on leadership.
Recognise the capabilities displayed by pivotal leaders, through integration of theoretical investigation and professional practice, within this specialist program. Learn to drive results while engaging others in the journey and transforming an organisation to deal with technology disruption, changing customer needs and turbulent external environments. The emphasis for this program is on developing relevant skills, contemporary knowledge, and real experience, to develop the business leaders of tomorrow.
Delivered wholly online, this program makes it ideal for busy professionals who want to study and immediately apply the knowledge and skills obtained through the unit, in their own workplace. The Professional Practice Credential Assessment complements this course, where students provide evidence of their knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience for assessment, to obtain a suite of credentials that recognise their professional expertise.
Indicative student workload
Successful students typically spend about 150 hours in learning and assessment for each one credit point unit. The time required to prepare evidence for credential assessment varies based on the student’s existing documentation.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.Pathways
Completion of the associated Graduate Certificate of Leadership is an alternative entry option for students wishing to attain a Master of Leadership but who have not completed a Bachelor Degree. Students entering through this pathway will be given credit for common units and credentials. Likewise, students who enrol in a Master Degree may transfer to the associated Graduate Certificate and graduate on completing the requirements for this course.
Master of Leadership does not provide a pathway to a PhD.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Leadership (M597) |
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit www.deakin.edu.au/fees.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of contemporary leadership theory and practices, creating new discipline knowledge through applied research methods |
| Communication | Demonstrate advanced communication skills through the use of tools, techniques and media to gather data, and engage and inspire others |
| Digital literacy | Discover, analyse, synthesise and disseminate complex information, data and ideas to stakeholders, strategic partners and professional colleagues using a range of digital technologies and channels |
| Critical thinking | Systematically and critically analyse and test leadership styles, models and theories to optimise leadership impact within a specific cultural and operational context to drive strategy |
| Problem solving | Apply advanced problem solving skills to conceptualise, design, construct and advocate for recommended innovative solutions for complex leadership related issues |
| Self management | Advance personal development and capacity as a leader to proactively drive and take responsibility for strategic results |
| Teamwork | Work across a range of professions, functions, contexts or teams to optimise collaborative outcomes, to improve strategic outcomes |
| Global citizenship | Define and reinforce the vision and values that orient collective effort, socially responsibility and ethical decision making |
Course rules
The Master of Leadership requires the completion of 4 credit points of units and 10 Professional Practice credentials, plus completion of MAI010 Academic Integrity (0 -credit point compulsory unit).
For further information on credentials refer to the credentials tab below.
Course structure
Core
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| MPL700 | Leadership Practice with Impact |
| MPL701 | Leadership Challenges |
Course structure
Capstone unit
| MPP703 | Leadership Research Project (2 credit points)* |
*New title from Trimester 3 2019: Leadership Research Project
Course structure
Credentials
Students must successfully complete ten Professional Practice credentials which include four Leadership Specialist Knowledge credentials and six employability credentials.
Successful attainment of Professional Practice credentials is based on evidence provided from professional practice, hence recognition through authentic learning experiences. All professional practice credentials are linked to the Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes and will be assessed within the context of the leadership discipline. The credentials may be attempted separately or simultaneously and are assessed by an assessment panel that includes both academic and industry representatives. Please refer to the table below for the list of credentials.
Learn more about the details of each credential (PDF, 13.3MB)
| Master Credential Requirements | ||
| Credentials | Minimum Level*^ | Currency* |
| Core credentials | ||
| CRCOM-A1 Communication | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRTWK-A1 Teamwork | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRLDP-A1 Leading and developing people | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CREMO-A1 Empowering others | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRADC-A1 Adaptive mindsets | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRDSR-A1 Driving strategic results | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRDIL-A1 Digital literacy | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRCRI-A1 Critical thinking | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRPSV-A1 Problem solving | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
| CRGCZ-A1 Global citizenship | 5 (Masters-Aligned) | 5 years |
Applicants who have not satisfied the level requirement, or who have successfully achieved the credential but not within the required timeframe may be permitted to seek re-credentialling.
^ There are five levels and these are aligned with recognized "exit points" from the education sector, the AQF, work levels and industry frameworks. Level 5 is aligned to the AQF Masters Level.
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.Other course information
Course duration - additional information
*Students have the opportunity of fast-tracking the course in one year by completing units in three consecutive trimesters and all credentials within the first two trimesters of study.
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.