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Overview

The fundamental principles of transformational leadership, the impact of perception and motivation on individual and group performance, and how attitudes can impact on work experience and organisational performance.

This paper covers contemporary leadership and organisational behaviour theories and how they are applied in real situations.

About this paper

Paper title Transformational Leadership
Subject Business Administration
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (2 March 2026 - 12 April 2026) (On campus)
3rd Non standard period (20 April 2026 - 31 May 2026) (Distance learning)
6th Non standard period (14 September 2026 - 25 October 2026) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,721.00
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
CMBA 503
Limited to
PGDipBusAdmin, MBA, PGDipHealMgt, MHealSc, PGCertEM, PGDipEM, PGDipFBLM, MFBLM
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

mba.admin@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convenor: mba.academicleader@otago.ac.nz

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, interdisciplinary perspective, lifelong learning, communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, ethics, information literacy, teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing the paper you will have gained a robust understanding of the following:
  • Effective group leadership
  • The impact of personality on individual performance
  • Leading and implementing change
  • Leadership and changing work practices and processes
  • Building career capital
  • International careers and senior management career trajectories

Overview

The fundamental principles of transformational leadership, the impact of perception and motivation on individual and group performance, and how attitudes can impact on work experience and organisational performance.

This paper covers contemporary leadership and organisational behaviour theories and how they are applied in real situations.

About this paper

Paper title Transformational Leadership
Subject Business Administration
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period(s) 2nd Non standard period (1 March 2027 - 11 April 2027) (On campus)
3rd Non standard period (19 April 2027 - 30 May 2027) (Distance learning)
6th Non standard period (13 September 2027 - 24 October 2027) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
CMBA 503
Limited to
PGDipBusAdmin, MBA, PGDipHealMgt, MHealSc, PGCertEM, PGDipEM, PGDipFBLM, MFBLM
Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.

Contact

mba.admin@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convenor: mba.academicleader@otago.ac.nz

Teaching Arrangements

The distance learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

On successfully completing the paper you will have gained a robust understanding of the following:

  • Effective group leadership.
  • The impact of personality on individual performance.
  • Leading and implementing change.
  • Leadership and changing work practices and processes.
  • Building career capital.
  • International careers and senior management career trajectories.
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