Master
2023/2024
Leadership
Type:
Compulsory course (Strategic Management of Logistics and Supply Chains in the Digital Economy)
Area of studies:
Management
Where:
Graduate School of Business
When:
2 year, 1 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Regina Bakotina
Master’s programme:
Стратегическое управление логистикой и цепями поставок в цифровой экономике
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
24
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course aims to explore the various dimensions of leadership in contemporary settings. Students will engage with classic and modern theories of leadership, assess different leadership styles, and apply these concepts in real-world scenarios.
Learning Objectives
- • Understand the historical and theoretical foundations of leadership. • Analyze different leadership styles and their effectiveness. • Apply leadership theories to real-world situations. • Develop personal leadership skills through self-assessment and reflection
Expected Learning Outcomes
- • Conceptual Understanding: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the historical and theoretical foundations of leadership, including various leadership styles and theories.
- • Critical Analysis: Evaluate the effectiveness of different leadership styles and approaches in various organizational settings, taking into account ethical, cultural, and situational factors.
- • Application: Apply leadership theories and principles to real-world scenarios, including crisis management, team dynamics, and organizational change.
- • Ethical Reasoning: Analyze and discuss the ethical implications of leadership decisions and actions, demonstrating an understanding of ethical frameworks relevant to leadership.
- • Cross-Cultural Competency: Assess the impact of cultural differences on leadership styles and effectiveness, and adapt leadership strategies to diverse cultural settings.
- • Communication Skills: Effectively communicate leadership concepts and analyses both orally and in writing
- • Self-Assessment and Development: Conduct self-assessments to identify personal leadership strengths and weaknesses, and develop a personal leadership development plan based on these assessments.
- • Teamwork and Collaboration: Exhibit the ability to work effectively in teams, displaying both leadership and followership skills, and understanding the dynamics involved in team leadership.
- • Strategic Thinking: Demonstrate the ability to think strategically, incorporating both short-term tactics and long-term vision in leadership planning and decision-making.
- • Innovation and Adaptability: Show an understanding of how leadership involves adaptability and innovation, particularly in the face of challenges or rapidly changing environments
Course Contents
- Art and Science of Leadership
- Personal Effectiveness
- Leader and Leadership in Crisis Conditions
- Leadership communication
Assessment Elements
- Case StudyStudents will undertake practical leadership projects or analyze real-world leadership case studies. This will allow them to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, demonstrating their understanding and ability to implement leadership principles.
- Activity at seminarsLeadership often involves teamwork and collaboration. Active participation in class discussions, group activities, and collaborative projects will be crucial. This criterion will evaluate students' ability to lead, contribute to, and facilitate group discussions and tasks. There will be 5 tasks to be done for the seminars: o For each of the task, the score is set from 0 to 10 points o The weight of each criteria is 20% o Mathema7cal rounding rules o The assessment for the seminar’s ac7vity is 30% of the total for the discipline
- EssayThese will test students' understanding of leadership theories, principles, and historical contexts. Essays will allow students to delve deeper into specific topics, showcasing their analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Self-Reflection and Personal Leadership Development PlanLeadership also involves self-awareness and personal growth. Students will be required to reflect on their own leadership strengths, weaknesses, and experiences. They will also develop a personal leadership development plan for the future.
