Leadership and Management Essentials
The Leadership and Management Essentials Program is designed to cultivate crucial leadership knowledge, tools and skills, preparing participants to effectively lead and manage within a dynamic business environment. The program will enable participants to be more effective managers and leaders, better able to engage, align and empower staff, set and achieve operational goals and raise capability from an operational focus to a broader strategic perspective.
Participants will graduate better equipped to deal with growing complexity, conflicting priorities and the need to achieve more within a resource constrained environment. The Leadership and Management Essentials Program is a rigorous and up-to-date program which links theory to practical application, delivering immediate benefit and impact for both individuals and organisations.
UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business and management education. This double accreditation demonstrates achievement of the highest international standards across teaching and learning, research, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement into the future.
Business schools that earn these accreditations must undergo a rigorous review process undertaken by peers in the business education community and industry, to ensure they have the resources, credentials and dedication to deliver first-rate programs, knowledge creation and positive impact on business and society.
These standards support UniSA Business to deliver on its mission, to innovate and engage, and to lead the business education community worldwide.
Program benefits
This program is a rigorous and up-to-date education program with theory linked to application, which will benefit both individuals and organisations in a variety of ways.
Individual benefits
- Develop your capabilities to successfully lead and navigate current and future organisational challenges
- Improve your ability to make a positive input into your staff and organisation’s performance
- Learn how to convert strategy into action
- Learn from Australia’s leading University Business Schools with course facilitators of the highest standard
- Receive a Certificate of Completion and credit for two courses within UniSA’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) (subject to entry requirements).
Organisational benefits
- Future-proof your organisation by developing empowering your staff with agile leadership skills
- Professional development for emerging and experienced managers, preparing them to lead and manage more effectively
- Engage, align and empower staff to set and achieve operational goals
- Raise capability from an operational focus to a strategic perspective
- Support your key staff to develop essential management skills needed to be an effective leader.
Key Information
| Dates | Delivery Location | Cost (ex. GST) | Who this is suited to |
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6 x 2 full-day modules 2023: |
UniSA Business City West Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide |
$6,900 UniSA Alumni rates apply, please enquire for more details. |
Emerging, mid-level and Senior business leaders and executives from the private, public and not-for profit sectors |
What others are saying
"By redefining what a leader is, the Leadership Development Program allowed me to acknowledge what I am capable of as a leader. As a result, I am more confident in my approach to my role, the language I utilise and my interactions with peers, plus I have a better idea of the nuts and bolts of management and my place within it."
Daina Kruschel
1847 Chateau Yaldara
What you can expect
The Leadership and Management Essentials Program consists of six, two-day course modules that are typically completed over a six month period. The program will provide the tools and insights to enhance experienced managers' capabilities and develop the capabilities of new and developing managers.
Successful completion of the Leadership and Management Essentials program is achieved upon completion of the six course modules. If you would like to enhance your capabilities in a particular area, individual modules of the Leadership Development Program can also be undertaken.
There are two main intakes for the program, commencing in March and July.
Additionally, successful completion of this course can be used within two years as credit for two courses into the UniSA MBA program, subject to entry criteria.
Course Outline
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Upcoming Delivery Dates |
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Intake 2: 7 - 8 August 2023 |
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Thinking and Acting Strategically
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Intake 2: 4 - 5 September 2023 |
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Intake 2: 6 - 7 November 2023 |
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Intake 2: 9 - 10 October 2023 |
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Intake 1: 19 - 20 June 2023 |
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Leadership for Decision Making
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Intake 1 & 2: 3 - 4 July 2023 |
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Assessment
Each module includes a variety of activities designed to develop different skills and capabilities, including the following:
- Writing skills – a 1500 word assignment with each module
- Presentation skills – a formal presentation to the class
- Workplace project – 3000 word assignment bringing together elements from all modules
Catering
This course is fully catered for face to face delivery, including morning tea and lunch, please advise any dietary requirements when you register.
Learn from the experts
Dr Ruchi Sinha
Senior Lecturer and Research Education Portfolio Leader
“Learning in a classroom is a two-way street, where participation and interaction is key and all courses include a strong experiential component. I am passionate about helping students develop key leadership competencies such as negotiation skills. In my teaching, I provide a balance of theoretical knowledge, experiential skill development and motivation to implement.”
Dr Saras Sastrowardoyo
Program Director and Senior Lecturer
“At UniSA I am responsible for the design, management and delivery of a number of postgraduate courses in the Business School. My area of research interest is in strategic knowledge management to support organisational sustainability in times of change and disruption.”
Dr Basil Tucker
Senior Lecturer, MBA and Executive Education
Dr Tucker has over twelve years consulting experience and has undertaken assignments with more than 120 organisations in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Basil’s career experience also includes working in the not-for-profit, healthcare, media and manufacturing industries. He is also a board member for several South Australian organisations and is a graduate of the CPA and the AICD Company Directors Course.
Dr Marguerite Kolar
Course Facilitator
Dr Kolar is a highly regarded educator and practitioner in change management, with extensive industry experience, having worked in senior consulting and management roles for a range of organisations including CSC and Motorola. She delivers unique insights of the elements required to deal with the challenges of transformation in today's complex and dynamic organisations.
Customise this course
If this program isn’t exactly what you are looking for, we can tailor an education solution to be delivered for a group from your organisation.
Cancellation Policy
The University of South Australia reserves the right to cancel events and issue refunds. In the event that an attendee cannot attend, a substitute is welcome to attend in their place. No refunds will be given unless 21 days notice is given in writing prior to the date of the planned event. If less than 21 days the fee can be used for the same course at a later stage, or another course of the same value.
