This unit of study introduces participants to leadership and management in the modern Australian healthcare system. Theoretical ideas around management, leadership, and organisations are explored, and participants are prompted to reflect on organisational culture and motivation.
The opportunity for deeper learning occurs as participants study contemporary economic, social, and political issues that influence the Australian healthcare system. Links between theory and practice are made through practical exercises and authentic assessment.
| Introduction to Leadership and Management | |
| Unit of study code | 249 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management
GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, JULY |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Prescribed texts | Nil |
| Co-ordinated by | Kirsten Masters MACN e: kirsten.masters@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Leadership and management | a) discuss the differences between leadership and management | Assessment 1: Online forum | 5% | 2 |
| Theme 2: Effective leadership | b) critically analyse the values, skills and knowledge relevant to leading and managing | Assessment 2: Reflective essay | 35% | 5 |
| Theme 3: Mentorship, preceptorship and coaching | c) reflect on developing their own leadership and management skills | Assessment 3: Audiovisual resource and peer review | 20% | 7, 8 |
| Theme 4: Organisational culture and motivation | d) analyse mentorship, preceptorship and coaching principles in relation to personal and staff development | Assessment 4: Essay | 40% | 10 |
| Theme 5: The Australian health system and organisational structures | e) examine culture and motivation theories in the context of organisational leadership. | |||
| Theme 6: Power, politics and current issues in health | ||||
Introduction to Leadership and Management (249) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price | 2026 Member price (10% discount) | 2026 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 | $2,460.60 | $2,734.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 | $2,806.20 | $3,118.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 | $3,623.80 | $4,026.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 | $4,266.00 | $4,740.00 |
| *Graduate certificate / single unit of study fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change without notice | ||||
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
