Organisational Dynamics

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 6054
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Course ID
203223
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lorraine Caruso
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to develop students’ ability to understand, analyse, and strategically influence the dynamic forces that shape modern organisations. Emphasising strategic leadership, the course equips students with the frameworks and tools to navigate complexity, drive organisational performance, and make high-impact decisions in evolving and uncertain environments. Students will critically engage with the structural, political, cultural, and systemic dimensions of organisations, preparing them to lead at the intersection of strategy and organisational behaviour.

  • Foundations of Organisational Dynamics and Strategic Leadership
  • Dynamics of Strategy and Organisational Structures
  • Leading Dynamic Organisations for Sustainable Advantage

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain key theories and concepts related to organisational dynamics and strategic leadership in contemporary business contexts.
  • Critically analyse complex organisational environments using systems thinking and behavioural frameworks.
  • Evaluate the impact of organisational structure, power, culture, and networks on strategic decision-making and performance.
  • Apply strategic leadership principles to diagnose organisational challenges and recommend evidence-based interventions.
  • Integrate theoretical models with practical tools to design strategic responses in dynamic, uncertain, and politically charged contexts.
  • Communicate strategic insights and leadership recommendations clearly and persuasively through written and oral formats.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 03/07/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 19/06/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 17/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 31/07/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 40015
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Jun - 4 Aug Tuesday 6:10pm - 8pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 704/705
Notes:
Master Business Administration Students Only

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course