Course Title: Leading and Managing Change
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Leading and Managing Change
Credit Points: 24.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
CUED1030 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2013 |
CUED1030 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012 |
CUED1030 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Internet |
Sem 2 2011 |
Course Coordinator: Carmel Kostos
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2000
Course Coordinator Email: carmel.kostos@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
Leading and Managing Change, provides students with the opportunity to study the key concepts of change, continuity and transition within the context of the learning organisation. The study is based on the theoretical perspectives and assumptions underpinning current developments in change management. Particular emphasis is placed the capacity to analyse the often contradictory and complex environment as a basis for managing change.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
At the completion of this course students should be able to:
• Describe the phenomenon of change;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of change, continuity, and transition;
• Provide evidence of an ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively on issues associated with leading and managing change;
• Reflect critically on the issues of change as they impact on the people involved with change;
• Analyse and critique the theoretical perspectives underpinning change management strategies
• Demonstrate an awareness of the major issues driving change in their sector of the education system
Please refer to Capability
Overview of Learning Activities
The Course involves wide reading of both theory and applied cases, exercises and discussion.
Students will be provided with readings electronically.
Overview of Learning Resources
Except for the primary textbook by Fullan, key learning resources are available on-line.
Overview of Assessment
Overview of Assessment for face-to-face students:
Each student is required to complete two (2) written assignments, one presentation and participation in class discussion.
Overview of Assessment for online students:
Each student is required to complete two (2) written assignments and participation in online discussion.