MBA700 - The Deakin Advantage: Leadership and Professional Development

Unit details

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Year:

2022 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Online
Trimester 2: Online
Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Nicole Larson
Trimester 2: Huw Flatau Harrison
Trimester 3: Ruby Ma
Cohort rule:

For students enrolled in M543, M701 and M703

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 2 hour weekly module

Content

This unit brings together career development, personal development and professional development. Students commence with a personalised 360 degree feedback diagnosis which provides the foundation for the selection of personal and professional development opportunities that are completed over the duration of their study program. Students complete an individual e-portfolio to evidence steps taken to address desired management and leadership capabilities and they reflect on the development of their skills in relation to the 360 degree framework.

Students who complete The Deakin Advantage: Leadership and Professional Development will have the opportunity to undertake a major project.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Evaluate own leadership style and professional experiences as a basis for identifying and accessing opportunities to enhance future career, employability and leadership growth

GLO6: Self-management

ULO2

Demonstrate an understanding of how personal and professional networks and business relationships can be leveraged to inform strategies that drive effective business outcomes

GLO7: Teamwork

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week

Assessment 1: (Individual) Reflection (self)

2500 words 50% Week 6
Assessment 2: (Individual) Portfolio (online) 2500 words 50% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

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