Master of Social and Organisational Leadership

Overview

The aim of the Master of Social and Organisational Leadership is to enhance the capacity of students to act as leaders in private, public and not-for-profit organisations. The course aims to develop self-aware and reflective practitioners who can engage in the successful, inspirational and ethical pursuit of goals that meet the needs of changing social and organisational environments. Leadership capabilities will be developed during the course through mastery of theoretical knowledge and its practical application to enhance organisational performance, drive change and create social impact.

The course explores contemporary relational leadership perspectives inviting students to reflect and articulate their own leadership values and philosophy to contribute to their organisation’s strategy and culture. Students will research and critically evaluate a range of traditional and contemporary leadership perspectives.

The course provides students with a framework they can apply in their real-world work context by integrating personal core values with their roles as leaders.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent)
PLUS

relevant professional attainment/work experience.

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Social and Organisational Leadership on the basis of professional attainment/work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Social and Organisational Leadership (with specialisations) and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Graduates of CSU's Graduate Diploma of Organisational Coaching and Leadership will be eligible for admission to the Master of Social and Organisational Leadership (with specialisations) with full credits as per IECL agreements.

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essential set 96 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects64 Credit Points

Restricted electives32 Credit Points

Specialisations32 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Study plan

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

Research and critically evaluate a range of leadership perspectives and critical management theory

Apply knowledge of leadership perspectives to solve practice-based problems, and collaboratively generate innovative strategies

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and global literacies that respond to rapid and disruptive change

Develop and apply communication strategies to influence and build a healthy organisational culture

Develop and apply critical facilitation and team coaching skills

Develop a practice of continuous learning through critical reflection and self-leadership that is strongly grounded in personal and ethical values

Plan and execute a substantial research-based project that responds to and shapes social outcomes, drives corporate social responsibility and creates shared value

Related courses

Exit Award

Professional accreditation

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Notes :https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/professional-accreditation

Handbook

2701BL01 - Master of Social and Organisational Leadership