Course overview
Students will understand what makes defence leadership stand apart from others and why it is a critical component of a nation's defence capability. A successful military leader demonstrates commitment to the welfare of individual soldiers while also understanding that accomplishment of the assigned mission objectives may require high degrees of personal risk not found in typical professions. This course will examine the historic qualities defining military leadership on the battlefields of old and study its relevance to the increasingly electronic modern equivalent. Important texts will be sampled and central themes examined via case study and guest lecture. Designed for those seeking a career within the defence sector, students will learn how to interact within the defence leadership environment.
Course learning outcomes
- Recognise and explain the organization, structure, and roles of the various entities comprising the defence sector
- Critically analyse the interactions between the defence sector and Australian and foreign governments including impacts on both the domestic and international affairs of Australia
- Recognise and explain the principal characteristics and importance of defence leadership
- Critically analyse leadership case studies
- Identify and explain issues regarding professional integrity and ethics within the defence sector
- Communicate professionally through written, oral, and graphical means clearly and effectively to anaudience with a range of technical and professional levels
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and leadership skills as part of a group