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Level 7
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20 Credits
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0.1667 EFTS
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Delivery type:Online only
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Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:$890 NZ Domestic$2,104 NZ International
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Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
This online library and information course focuses on the skills and competencies needed for leadership, working with people, advocacy and community engagement for information professionals.
Leadership is explained in terms of theory, styles and practical skills, having relevance for information professionals at all levels.
It considers ethical and legal frameworks, organisational behaviour and culture, and supporting and working with people. The course also addresses change management, professional development, and the skills needed in advocacy and community engagement focussing on diverse staff, services, organisations and communities including iwi and Māori, and Pasifika community groups. Finally, the course considers the application of competencies for community engagement and collaboration, stakeholder communication and managing partnerships.
For more information watch the course introduction video below.
What you will learn
When you successfully complete this online course you will be able to:
- Explain the theory and evaluate the practice of leadership in organisations and professions using a range of techniques and skills.
- Develop strategies for working effectively with people, taking into account different ethical, legal, organisational, cultural and diversity considerations and contexts.
- Develop advocacy techniques that recognise and support staff diversity, services, organisations and communities including iwi and Māori community groups.
- Appraise and select competencies needed for community engagement and collaboration at a strategic level for specific situations, including communication and negotiation with stakeholders and partnerships.
Assessment
This course is 100% internally assessed.
Textbooks
No textbooks are needed for this course.
Computer and internet requirements
This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.
For online learning you need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable broadband internet and a data plan
Find out more about online learning
If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.