About the Programme
The Minor in Leadership supports students in developing personal success through the understanding, acquisition and practice of leadership skills. It helps students deepen their understanding of self, build confidence and apply leadership theories and concepts in meaningful contexts.
The programme focuses on leading to impact others, with emphasis on environmental sustainability, social sustainability, advocacy and stewardship. Through applied learning, students will acquire transferable life skills that are relevant to current and future workplaces, lifelong learning and efforts related to sustainable development goals.
The Minor in Leadership is available to students from full-time and part-time undergraduate programmes.
Programme Code: MNLDR
Total Credit Units: 30 cu
Programme Structure: 20 cu Minor Core and 10 cu Minor Electives
Offered by: Student Success Centre
Curriculum
The Minor in Leadership consists of an Immersive Stage and a Thematic Stage.
Immersive Stage - Compulsory Courses
Students are required to complete 20 credit units from the following compulsory courses.
Course Code | Module Name | Credit Units | Presentation |
OST165 | Introduction to Sustainability Leadership | 5cu | Every Regular Sem |
OST361 | Leading Change for Social Impact | 5cu | Every Regular Sem |
OST362 | Influential and Facilitative Leadership for Advocacy | 5cu | Every Regular Sem |
OST363 | Applied Project in Leadership | 5cu | Every Regular Sem, pre-requisites apply |
Thematic Stage - Elective Courses
Students are required to complete 10 credit units from the following elective courses.
Course Code | Module Name | Credit Units | Presentation |
OST166 | Understanding Leadership through Place-Based Education | 5cu | Every Special Sem |
HRM263 | Team Dynamics | 5cu | Every Regular Sem |
HRM335 | Leadership Development | 5cu | Every Regular Sem |
HRM358 | Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace | 5cu | Every Regular Sem |
Course presentation is subject to review and change. Students should refer to the latest curriculum plan for updated course presentation, pre-requisites and timetable details.
Programme Highlights
The Minor in Leadership provides students with opportunities to:
Deepen their understanding of leadership theories and concepts.
Acquire and practise leadership skills to manage and influence others positively.
Lead change and contribute meaningfully to social good.
Build self-awareness, confidence and personal effectiveness through applied learning.
Develop transferable life skills for current and future workplaces.
Engage in applied and experiential learning, including learning journeys with leaders in industry.
Learn from guest speakers who share practical knowledge and leadership experience.
Develop as future leaders who can contribute to sustainability, inclusivity and the sustainable development goals.
Admission and Declaration
The Minor in Leadership is open to eligible SUSS full-time and part-time undergraduate students, subject to the university’s minor declaration requirements and curriculum regulations.
Students should refer to the official minor declaration exercise and the latest curriculum plan for more information.
