Online Organisational Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course takes advantage of the strengths of a business-oriented degree while meeting the contemporary organisational leadership needs of the 21st Century. The course is geared toward mid-managers who are preparing themselves to be leaders of tomorrow whether in government, church, military, statutory, non-profit or commercial organisations. This course recognises your professional background by giving you full credit for your previous studies, training and work experience and helping you take the step into tertiary education. The UNE Bachelor of Organisational Leadership brings together a highly structured, well-rounded program that concentrates on managerial issues ranging from quality assurance to organisational change, ethics and strategic planning. It also includes an advanced academic skills unit that helps students refine their writing and information literacy skills for tertiary study, as well as leadership units that are specially tailored to focus on social issues in a globalised world, resource management and organisational leadership and performance. The course is geared toward mid-managers who are preparing themselves to be leaders of tomorrow.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall have had appropriate administrative experience*; and

hold a two year qualification or the equivalent of two years full-time study approved by the school.

* Candidates will have at least three years' experience involving administrative responsibilities relevant to the award.

The admission guidelines for entry are: one year of full-time study or equivalent at a recognised institution = 1 year; two years of full-time study or equivalent at a recognised institution = 2 years; Certificate IV (AQF 4) = 0.5 year; Diploma (AQF 5) eg Frontline Management = 1 year; relevant professional development activities (applicant is required to provide a portfolio of evidence and a summary of face-to-face and other hours) - 600 hours = 0.5 year; 1200 hours = 1 year; 2400 hours = 2 years

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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This course develops leaders with expertise in organisational communication, staff mentorship, knowledge management and performance management. The program will provide you with a systematic and integrated response to organisational processes relating to: new concepts of leadership, the effective functioning of organisations, team-based work approaches, quality assurance mechanisms, flexible and lifelong learning and future organisational design.

This course is for professionals working in educational, human service and corporate sector organisations who wish to gain a qualification in organisational learning and leadership.

The course builds students' learning through:

developing your knowledge and understanding of educational contexts and their issues, values and practices

broadening your knowledge of key constructs related in education studies

deepening your specialised professional learning in organisational learning and leadership

building your capacity as a professional inquirer.

The course provides students with knowledge of systematic and integrated responses to organisational processes and imperatives relating to new concepts of leadership; the effective functioning of knowledge management and approaches to learning; team-based approaches to work and learning; and organisational designs for the future.

Students complete the course with a capstone experience in which they research or practice in an area of their interest.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold an approved three-year bachelors degree in a relevant field with a credit average in the final year; or an approved fourth year of study; or an approved four year bachelors degree; or have qualifications or experience that the faculty considers to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for the above.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Leadership and Organisational Development) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.
The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Leadership and Organisational Development) introduces participants to the concept of leadership and its role within strategy development, organisational learning and communities of practice. Furthermore it enables participants to further explore and critically appraise the significance of leadership, its relationship to management, and impact on organisational development. A central theme is self-reflection and planning for personal and organisational development and communities of practice.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

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This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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CSU's Organisational Communication program is designed to equip communication professionals for leadership in a range of industries.

Accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia, the program provides a world-class learning experience for communication professionals to develop their communication management and strategic skills. All subjects are offered by distance education, and include at least one assignment that students can focus on their own work or organisation, helping them to become more confident and productive employees from the outset.

Students learn about contemporary practice and theory, and apply their learning through case studies, problem-solving and strategy development.

In year one students learn about individual and leader communication styles, public relations and communication theory, employee communication and change management, strategy planning, research and communication audits.

Year two subjects focus on knowledge and skills in corporate responsibility, stakeholder engagement, crisis and issues management, corporate culture and integrated communication.

In the final session students undertake independent research and apply their learning to a corporate communication issue and case of their choice.

Students in the program come from a range of sectors, but most work in or consult to large organisations. The variety of student backgrounds ensures lively, informative discussions and debates at residential schools and online.

Overseas applicants are encouraged. Provision can be made for overseas students to complete the course without attending residential schools.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree and at least two years work experience in a communication related field
or
Completed the Graduate Certificate and/or Graduate Diploma in Organisational Communication.

Students who have employment experience but not a degree should apply in the first instance to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Organisation Communication. You can apply for higher awards (Master and Graduate Diploma) on successful completion of the first two subjects.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Business Leadership is designed for senior managers and executives who are prepared to stretch and develop themselves in order to lead their organisation to the next level.

Why study this degree?

This course will provide a leadership framework in which to set strategic goals, communicate ideas, effectively lead, and successfully sustain high performance teams and deliver results.

Organisations require capable leaders that can prudently influence and inspire others with well articulated visions that are strategic, persuasive and measurable. Theoretical concepts included in the course include examining leadership theory and context, evaluating leadership as a dynamic activity that facilitates staff commitment to achieving organisational goals, critiquing the role of effective leadership and how individual values link with organisational values.

The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) is embedded into the program. MLQ is a comprehensive survey that measures a full range of leadership styles which includes 360-degree feedback. Participants receive detailed individual reflection and feedback on leadership styles and values. CSU's Master of Business Leadership is one of only two in Australia that has embedded the MLQ into its course structure.

Our flexible learning environment allows students to study this course by distance from anywhere in the world. Subjects are taught using a range of blended learning techniques including distance education study materials, video-captured lectures, online meetings, subject forums and additional study resources. You can also choose to study just one subject a session, or fast-track your degree completion by studying up to four subjects a session.

Entry Requirements

For entry to the Graduate Certificate or Master degree, applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or a qualification deemed to be equivalent. Applicants with other academic and/or professional qualifications and/or work experience acceptable to the University will be considered.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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