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SMBA6005: Critical Analysis and Thought Leadership
2025 unit information
A hallmark of great leaders is the ability to analyse critical situations, understand different points of view and the values underpinning these positions. Being able to reflect on one's and others' philosophical stances, and conveying them accurately, is crucial to effectively meet the needs of a variety of stakeholders. In this unit of study, you will improve your understanding of logical reasoning and rhetoric, by identifying the common fallacies that appear in public and private discussions and debate, and how to argue by analogy. You will also develop your ethical awareness and cultural competence. In this unit, you will start a personal journey towards becoming a reflexive thought leader.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Management Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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SMBA6001 |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate an ability to draw on insights from across relevant business and social skills to critically analyse a variety of business related problems.
- LO2. Produce written and visual outputs that demonstrate a sound knowledge of critical thinking skills drawing from philosophy, ethics, business communications and media studies.
- LO3. Excel at working with others and demonstrating leadership capabilities to draw on the strengths of peers with diverse backgrounds, values and talents.
- LO4. Provide evidence of personal development including leadership and communication skills as well as ethical awareness, cultural competence and show an ability to reflect on how these might contribute to more effective management of organisations.
- LO5. Emerge with an ability to clearly articulate a well reasoned, culturally appropriate and informed perspective on some of the major forces shaping contemporary organisations and society (ethical, social and professional understanding).
Unit availability
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Intensive May - June 2024
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney | |
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MBA Session 1 2024
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
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MBA Session 1 2025
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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