Master of Leadership

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2023 course information

Award granted Master of Leadership
Course Map

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023.

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Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.

Campus

This course is only offered online.

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Duration

1 to 2.5 years part-time

Students have the opportunity of fast-tracking the course in one year by completing all units in three consecutive trimesters and all credentials within the first two trimesters of study.

Deakin course codeM797
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under 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.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - International students should note that, due to visa regulations, this course can only be undertaken while living outside Australia.

This course was previously titled: Master of Professional Practice (Leadership)

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Leadership provides advanced leadership training for students who have progressed from the Graduate Certificate of Leadership, or those who meet the additional entry requirements. In addition to completing core units, you will complete 10 professional practice credentials plus a research capstone unit, where you can 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 discover what it takes to transform an organisation to deal with technology disruption, changing customer needs and challenging external environments. The emphasis for this program is on developing relevant skills, contemporary knowledge, and real experience, to ensure you graduate as a business leader of tomorrow.

Delivered on our premium online learning platform, this flexible program is designed for busy professionals who want to study and immediately apply the knowledge and skills obtained through the course, in their own workplace. The Professional Practice Credential Assessment complements this course, and allows you to provide evidence of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience for assessment, to obtain a suite of credentials that recognise your 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, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.

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 the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module

 For further information on credentials refer to the credentials tab below.

 

 

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010Academic Integrity Module

Core

MPL700Leadership Practice with Impact

MPL701Leadership Research Methods

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, 1.5 MB)

Master Credential Requirements
Credentials Minimum Level*^ Currency*
Core credentials
   
CRCOM-A1 Communication 5 (Masters-Aligned) 5 years

CRCOL-A1 Collaboration

(Formerly 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

CRCEN-A1 Cultural engagement

(Formerly 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 recognised "exit points" from the education sector, the AQF, work levels and industry frameworks.  Level 5 is aligned to the AQF Masters Level.

Capstone unit

MPP703Leadership Research Project (2 credit points)

Work experience

This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.

To complete the Professional Practice Credentials, students will be required to draw on their current and past leadership experience.


Other course information

Course duration - additional information

Students have the opportunity of fast-tracking the course in one year by completing all 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.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.