Work and Organisational Studies

BUSS2000

Leading and Influencing in Business

3.7
12 verified reviews
Credit Points
6
Session
2026 Sem 1
Location
Camperdown/Darlington
Attendance
Normal
Unit Overview
This unit of study introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to successfully lead and influence people in an increasingly global and diverse workplace. Unit content is drawn from relevant theories and evidence with students applying the underpinning principles from these theories to develop effective interpersonal skills, self-reflective practices, self-development goals and plans, leadership and employability skills. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit are important to building a career regardless of disciplinary specialisation. Example topics include: the importance of understanding and reflecting on one's own values and career goals/interests, communication, teamwork, ethical and social responsibility, inclusive leadership, cultural awareness and competency, as well as professional skills.

Requirements

Prerequisites
Completion of at least 48 credit points (including BUSS1000 or BUSS1001)

Unit Reviews

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Anonymous
2021 • Semester 1
3

It was a decent unit especially if you dug deep into yourself but I found this unit to be VERY time-consuming to prepare for. Since tutorial participation was mandatory, each week was: a lecture module, a bunch of dry readings, writing a mandatory pre-work with very high criteria (for a decent mark, they basically wanted a response with a bunch of references to readings, even if it was a very personal, reflective question???) and a 2hr workshop. The only thing I appreciated was that they removed the final.

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Anonymous
2019 • Semester 1
4

I found this subject really enjoyable. It is SO easy. Most of the tutorials are just spent talking about your own life, and for all intents are purposes there are no lectures!

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Anonymous
2019 • Semester 1
4

Pretty relaxed

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Anonymous
2019 • Semester 1
4

An enriching subject and one in which you can learn a lot about yourself if you put the effort in to take it seriously.

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Anonymous
2019 • Semester 1
4

An enriching subject and one in which you can learn a lot about yourself if you put the effort in to take it seriously.

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Semester Roadmap

W-01
Online Module: Introduction to unit; Introduction to Theme 1: Understanding yourselfSelf-directed learning
W01
Week 1 LIVE ZOOM LECTURE: Introduction to unitLecture
Introduction to unit; Introduction to Theme 1: Understanding yourselfWorkshop
Online Module: Individual differences: cognitive ability, personality, and emotional intelligenceSelf-directed learning
W02
Individual differences: cognitive ability, personality, and emotional intelligenceWorkshop
Online Module: Motivation and goal-settingSelf-directed learning
W03
Motivation and goal-settingWorkshop
Online Module: Career goals, values, and ethicsSelf-directed learning
W04
Career goals, values, and ethicsWorkshop
Online Module: Theme 1 in practice: job search skills; Introduction to Theme 2: Understanding othersSelf-directed learning
W05
Theme 1 in practice: job search skills; Introduction to Theme 2: Understanding othersWorkshop
Online Module: Diversity and cultureSelf-directed learning
W06
READING WEEK AND Working in TeamsSelf-directed learning
W07
Diversity and cultureWorkshop
Online Module: Team and group processesSelf-directed learning
W08
Team and group processesWorkshop
Online Module: Managing perceptions and conflictSelf-directed learning
W09
Managing perceptions and conflictWorkshop
Online Module: Introduction to Theme 3: leading and influencing others - Leadership, Power and InfluenceSelf-directed learning
W10
Leadership, power and influenceWorkshop
Online Module: Communication and feedbackSelf-directed learning
W11
Communication and feedbackWorkshop
Online Module: Career sustainability: managing relationships and stressSelf-directed learning
W12
Career sustainability: managing relationships and stressWorkshop
Online Module: Theme 2 and 3 in practice: job search and employability skillsSelf-directed learning
W13
Team presentationsWorkshop
Week 13 LIVE ZOOM LECTURE: Overview of exam and exam preparations.Lecture

Support

Teaching Staff

Helena Nguyen
helena.nguyen@sydney.edu.au
Coordinator

Assessments

Exam
35%
Formal exam period
Written examAI prohibited
Unit Engagement
10%
Ongoing
ContributionAI allowed
EFT Quiz
5%
Week 03
Out-of-class quizAI allowed
Design the Future YOU
30%
02 Apr 2026 at 23:59 Closing date : 23 Apr 2026
Written workAI allowed
Team and Individual Presentation
20%
Week 13
PresentationAI allowed