Leadership (SPCE0040)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Space and Climate Physics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module has been specifically designed for the programmes of the 果冻影院 Centre for Systems Engineering. It is not available to students from Departments outside the Department of Space and Climate Physics.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module uses interactive-lectures, group exercises and case studies to explore the key concepts of leadership for a modern, global organisation. The module introduces different leadership styles and explains how psychological factors and behavioural insights can explain motivation. The role of the leader in building teams, and driving and maintaining team performance is discussed, including issues such as diversity, loyalty, succession planning and coaching. The importance of working with stakeholders is introduced, including building relationships with internal and external partners. The module explores the power of inspiring communication, including using storytelling to deliver a business vision.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 40
Module leader: Dr Kenny Tang
Who to contact for more information: k.tang@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

听

Useful links

Sustainability

For a list of modules related to climate change as well as social and environmental sustainability at 果冻影院, type 'climate' or 'sustainability' into the search. Visit Sustainable 果冻影院 for information on extra-curricular activity on sustainability.

Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

听