BU5523 - Leadership & Decision Making

Credit Points: 15

Course Co-ordinator: Ian Heywood

Pre-requisite(s): Students must be registered for Postgraduate programmes in Business Administration.

Co-requisite(s): None.

Note(s): None.

This course will allow students to investigate the underlying theories which underpin the popular views about Leadership. It will examine the trait and situational theories, among others, so that students begin to recognise the basic assumptions which are used by writers in professional journals and quality broadsheets alike. It will allow students to practice some of the skills required in effective leadership in both communication and team-working, and in its tutorial programme will introduce elements of decision-making and game theory. It will be complemented by a professionally run senior management training module, intended to consolidate the essential skills of board-level communication and negotiation skills.

12x 2-hour lectures, supported 9x 1-hour tutorial classes.

40% continuous assessment; 60% examination (resit: 1 three hour exam 100%).