Responsible Leadership in Health

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 5005
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Course ID
203825
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Matylda Howard
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to prepare students for leadership roles in health (nationally and internationally); specifically to lead in a multi- stakeholder context and cope responsibly with social leadership challenges. Students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of leadership, explore what it means to be an effective and responsible leader and develop advanced leadership competencies. Leadership in a health service context; Leadership decision making; Transformational leadership; Leadership roles and styles; Leadership vision; Leadership development; Self leadership.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically examine leadership theories and understand multi-level leadership.
  • Critically analyse the roles and responsibilities of leaders.
  • Critically examine leadership decision making in a multi-stakeholder context.
  • Explore different approaches towards responsible leadership and become aware of your own preferences and style.
  • Develop a mindful and responsible approach to leadership.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28041
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 11
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23

Online

Class number
Class number 20083
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH5196 Responsible Leadership in Health at the University of South Australia

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