UWA Handbook 2026

Unit Overview

Description

This unit responds to increasing demand for undergraduate-level education with a leadership/executive focus. This unit connects students directly with industry leaders and provides them with exposure to senior executives across major Western Australian organisations, enabling them to understand practical business and leadership challenges, develop critical thinking skills, and build employment readiness. Through structured executive engagements, interactive classroom discussions, and reflective learning, students gain insight into real-world leadership challenges, strategic decision-making, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility. The unit bridges academic learning with industry practice by creating a structured classroom in which undergraduate students engage with senior leaders from sectors including various industries (e.g., resources, manufacturing, consumer goods, banking, tourism and hospitality, social and public organisations). Sessions emphasise dialogue, reflection, and professional interaction rather than traditional lectures.

Credit

6 points

Offering

Availability	Location	Mode	First year of offer
Not available in 2026	UWA (Perth)	On-campus

Details for undergraduate courses

• Level 2 elective

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate understanding of business practices across key industries and organisational contexts; (2) demonstrate the capability for self-directed learning and reflection; (3) demonstrate understanding of how businesses should appropriately respond to environmental, social, governance, and sustainability challenges

; (4) explain executive management and board decision-making processes; and (5) develop professional communication and networking skills.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) learning journal; and (3) reflections report. Further information is available in the unit outline.

This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Fang Liu

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

72 points

Approved quota: 35—completion of 72 points and a WAM of 75 in prior studies.

Contact hours

seminars/in-class activities: three hours per week for 12 weeks.

Note

This unit connects students directly with industry leaders and provides them with exposure to senior executives across major Western Australian organisations, enabling them to understand practical business and leadership challenges, develop critical thinking skills, and build employment readiness. Through structured executive engagements, interactive classroom discussions, and reflective learning, students gain insight into real-world leadership challenges, strategic decision-making, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility. The unit bridges academic learning with industry practice by creating a structured classroom in which undergraduate students engage with senior leaders from sectors including various industries (e.g., resources, manufacturing, consumer goods, banking, tourism and hospitality, social and public organisations).