Global Security, Strategy and Leadership (GSS502)

GSS502 Global Security, Strategy and Leadership covers topics that will prepare students to face the challenges in a global competitive environment where threats are changing. Students learn about strategy formulation and leading the team in the execution of the plan and policy. This course will equip students with the management tools and frameworks as well as to develop effective leadership skills to lead performing security teams. This course will deep-dive into strategic decision-making process, organisational learning, corporate governance, change management process, and ways to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) when formulating strategic plans. Students are required to analyse business case studies and participate in tabletop exercises to apply the skills in real-world scenarios.

• The new security environment
• Introduction to strategic leadership
• The role of strategic leadership in a changing threat landscape
• Models of strategic leadership and strategic competencies
• Leading a security team effectively
• Strategic leadership and corporate governance
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Formulating security strategy in an uncertain environment
• Strategy in action
• Strategic leadership and organisational learning
• Strategic leadership and change management
• Role of Strategic Leadership in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

• Examine the role of an effective security strategic leader
• Compare the models of strategic leadership and its applicability
• Discuss strategic decision-making process and models
• Formulate strategic plans and evaluate their success in execution
• Design a change management strategy
• Construct creative solutions to integrate sustainable development goals into strategic plans