Module: Personal and Ethical Leadership A

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Personal and Ethical Leadership A
Module Code	HR5139A
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Yseult Freeney Semester 2: Yseult Freeney Autumn: Yseult Freeney
Module Teachers	Nuala Lonergan Yseult Freeney
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	0
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The Personal and Ethical Leadership module extends for the full duration of EMBA. It focuses on the demonstrable personal development of the student in terms of self-awareness leadership and ethical behaviour. Reflection in practice and writing as well as peer coaching are key to achievement of learning outcomes. The module workshops support this journey as well as addressing important skills including team development, critical thinking, coaching, negotiation and presenting with impact. It also brings to life the AoL competencies that DCU Business School aspires to for its graduates

Learning Outcomes

1. Build an awareness of self to develop a personal leadership style that can be adapted to have positive impact in a range of contexts
2. Explain what is meant by business ethics and reflect on the relationship between character and actions at an individual and organizational level
3. Apply critical thinking skills to support responsible and ethical decision making, at the individual and collective level
4. Assess their career goals in the context of their personal leadership journey up to and including the MBA

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Individual reflective essay on personal ethics and implications for personal leadership (2000 words)	80%	n/a
Assignment	Personal Development Plan. Students must identify one professional challenge they are experiencing and set out a plan for how they will tackle it, setting out personal goals for achievement. They must also identify two competencies, from the AoL competency wheel, which they believe they need to strengthen over the course of the programme. They must set out a realistic development plan for the development of these competencies.	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MBA	Masters in Business Administration

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