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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

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (2 March 2026 - 12 April 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 14:00-16:50 10-15
    Thursday 14:00-16:50 10-15

    3rd Non standard period (20 April 2026 - 31 May 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    6th Non standard period (14 September 2026 - 25 October 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Aoroa
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