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Brief description of aims and content

This module provides an overview of security as an inter-disciplinary subject. It presents the historical development of the subject and the central theoretical perspectives - covering both mainstream theories and the various critiques against mainstream perspectives. The emphasis will be that security is critical for development and development is critical to security

This module of Public Security and Rule of Law focuses on understanding some philosophical and practical perspectives on public security and rule of law. Starting with definitions, and the relationship between the two concepts (public security and rule of law), students will proceed to learn the role of national and international legal systems, aspects of human rights and accountability and transparency in contributing to maintaining both public security and rule of law. 

. Brief description of aims and content

This module provides an overview of command, leadership and management as an interdisciplinary subject. It critically analyses different theories and strategies and their evolution. It covers mainstream theories and strategies as well as their various critiques against historical mainstream perspectives. The focus will be how to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in different operational appointments as well as creating positive impacts to those one leads, commands and manage.

Learning outcomes  

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1. The roles, functions and responsibility of leadership, command and management to effectively employ them in their various appointments at the operational level.
2. Different theories, approaches and strategies to leadership, command and management and their ethics 
3. Critically assess challenges in leadership, command and management - including applying ICT (computer) skills in research, explanation, presentation, communication and dissemination of data
4. Develop knowledge and skills in essay writing, debate key concepts and issues in this field. 

Main Objective:

To improve both formative and practice of LCM since the three matters for the success of any mission in security sector. 

Module Leaders: 

Dr Innocent Rugaragu, E-mail: innoruga@yahoo.com, Tel: +250786838302  & Prof Robert Mudida, email: rmudida@strathmore.edu, +254722764227

MDF - See the attached doc

Module Contents 

Module  Content

 Unit 1: Introduction to Command, Leadership and Management 

-       Definitions of LCM and their relationships.

-       Linkages with other concepts.

-       Theories on Leadership.

-       Theories on Command

-       Theories on Management and its development.

-       Rethinking and reconceptualising LCM  in the 21^st century

2: Leadership

-       Principles of leadership.

-       Styles of leadership.

-       Qualities of leadership.

-       Attributes of leadership.

-       Ethics of leadership.  

-       Developing organizations and leaders

Unit 3: Command Unit and

-       Perspectives on Strategic and Operational command

-       Approach to Command

-       Organization for Command 

-       Military Strategic/Operational Level Command  

Unit 4: Management

-       Concepts of management

-       Principles of management

-       Managerial responsibilities

-       Management functions and roles.

-       Managerial tools Managerial qualities

-       Practices of Management

-       Various management styles

-       Stress, Morale and Battlefield Psychology 

Unit 5: Challenges in the High Command

-                                 Politics

-                                 Civil – military relations

-                                 Followership

Core Readings - Texts (include number in library and E-library Articles

Unit 1: Introduction to Leadership, command  and Management

1. Dave Fielder (2011). Defining Command, Leadership, and Management Success Factors Within Stability Operations. Strategic Studies Institute
2. Weldon L. Kennedy (2007). On-Scene Commander. Oklahoma: Potomac Books, Inc.,
3. Derick W. Brinkerhoff, Ronald W. Johnson, Richard Hill (2009). Guide to Rebuilding Public Sector Services in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military. Strategic Studies Institute, PKSOI Papers, Strategic Studies Institute monographs

Unit 2: Leadership

1. Dave Fielder (2011). Defining Command, Leadership, and Management Success Factors Within Stability Operations. Strategic Studies Institute
2. Micheal Adewale Adeniyi (2007). Effective Leadership Management: An Integration of styles, skills and character for today’s CEOs. Bloomington: AuthorHouse 
3. Ronald A Heifetz (1994): Leadership without Easy Answers. The Balkan Press of Harvard University.
4. John P Kotter (1996): Leading Change. Harvard Business Review Press.
5. Peter G Northouse (2013): Leadership (Theory and Practice, Sixth Edition). SAGE Publications, Inc.
6. Gary Yukl (2013): Leadership in Organizations, Pearson Education Limited 

Unit 3: Command

1. Dave Fielder (2011). Defining Command, Leadership, and Management Success Factors Within Stability Operations. Strategic Studies Institute
2. Weldon L. Kennedy (2007). On-Scene Commander. Oklahoma: Potomac Books, Inc.,
3. James Botting (2008). Bullets, Bombs and Fast Talk. Potomac Books, Inc.,
4. Derick W. Brinkerhoff, Ronald W. Johnson, Richard Hill (2009). Guide to Rebuilding Public Sector Services in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military. Strategic Studies Institute, PKSOI Papers, Strategic Studies Institute monographs
5. Dewey A. Browder (2008). Stability Operations and State-building: Continuities and Contingencies, Colloquium Report

Unit 4: Management

1. Dave Fielder (2011). Defining Command, Leadership, and Management Success Factors Within Stability Operations. Strategic Studies Institute
2. Micheal Adewale Adeniyi (2007). Effective Leadership Management: An Integration of styles, skills and character for today’s CEOs. Bloomington: AuthorHouse 

Unit 5: Challenges in the High Command (General)

1. Dave Fielder (2011). Defining Command, Leadership, and Management Success Factors Within Stability Operations. Strategic Studies Institute
2. Dave Fielder (2011). Defining Command, Leadership, and Management Success Factors Within Stability Operations. Strategic Studies Institute
3. Weldon L. Kennedy (2007). On-Scene Commander. Oklahoma: Potomac Books, Inc.,

 E-tivities 

Students shall reflect on vital values, theories, styles and challenges of LCM in the 21st Century. Both group and individual exercises shall be given. 

Brief description of aims and content

At the end of the module, students should demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between policy, strategy and national security, all of which constitute part of the mandate of modern states. The content of the module will address issues of policy formulation and analysis, thinking and acting strategically in national security matters, and the role of the State as a national and international actors.

Brief description of aims and content

This module introduces students to systematic understanding of conflict management, including conflict analysis, mapping and transformation. It emphasizes contextual analysis and takes into consideration factors such as relationship dynamics and interrelation of factors influencing conflicts and peaceful interventions.  It also introduces students to the major theories in the field and provides them with an understanding of the main intervention approaches.

Welcome to Spatial data infrastructure module. It introduces students  at implementing a framework of geographic data, metadata, users and tools that are interactively connected in order to use spatial data in an efficient and flexible way.

The aim of this module is to provide the students with information about  the use of earth observation by remote sensing to acquire geospatial data and produce information about System Earth.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept of land administration and draw attention to the benefits that the society can reap from a good land administration. The module contains cadastre description, land registration and land administration.

By the End of the module learners should be able to:

• Distinguish various concepts underlining land administration,
• Explain and describe elements of land management paradigm,
• Explain various land administration functions,
• Evaluate the problems that can be solved by a good land administration,
• Know the role of related bodies in land administration,
• Understand land registration process,
• Explain the difference between registration of titles and registration of deeds, systematic registration vs sporadic registration,
• Explain the relation of subject-right-object,
• Explain role of cadastral surveyors and surveyors registration ordinance.

The aim of this module is to expand and refine GIS concepts, analysis and applications beyond the introductory GIS Module.

This module aims to provide the theoretical background and practical experience necessary to understand the application of GIS and remotely sensed data in engineering and environmental resource assessment/ management.

This course introduces the concept and foundation of laws, then focuses on specific legal provisions relevant to surveying and geomatics engineering. By the end of the module learner should be able to:

1. Familiarize with relevant legal terminologies and categorizations of laws.
2. Explore major legal systems of the world and Rwandan legal system.
3. Adhere to contract laws, environmental law, planning provisions and land law of Rwanda.
4. Familiarize with provisions of law and professional ethics relating to surveying and  Geomatics engineering.

Greetings Dear Participants

This is to welcome you in Land Use Planning II

The aims of this module is to provide the students the knowledge on the understanding of Spatial data Information gathering from different sources, Spatial Analysis and layout & physical Plan preparation especially in urban set up.

Brief Description

This module is a continuation of land use planning I . it seeks to deepen student understanding of spatial data and spatial analysis in land use planning especially in urban set up. It will give students a basis to apply the skills and techniques learned to logistical and practical problems of cities and regions, including land use allocation and suitability assessment, landscape assessment and the impacts of urban growth. As a foundation for the applied issues to be addressed during the course, students will be familiarized with some basic planning concepts concerning land use, land development, infrastructural and landscape planning. Students are also expected to learn how to prioritize needs and work efficiently in a professional context, problem solving and communication skills through in-class discussions, on-line forum discussions and presentations.

The course expands the scope of cadastre and land management. It is closely  related to GIS database and spacial data infrastructure. Legal issues regarding cadastre data sharing will also seen. Case study will also be presented to make learners  have a clear understanding of the subject.

Welcome to Skin, Hernia and plastics module!

This module is designed for General Surgery PGYIII Residents.

After completion of this module, students should feel confident with diagnosis and management of skin conditions, hernias, wounds and ulcers.

They should master common skin conditions, abdominal wall and groin hernias and basic plastic procedures. 

Brief description of aims and content

The aim of the course is to study the spatial patterns of the waters of the earth, their occurrence, circulation, distribution, their physico-chemical properties, and water interactions with their environment including their relationship with the living things. The module will explore both physical and engineering hydrology.

Welcome to the module

This module will focus on the following component:

Component 1: sources and processes of environmental contamination

Component 2: pollution monitoring and alleviation

Component 3: environmental impact assessment and management

The course introduces the concepts behind smart grids and future low-carbon networks. It introduces the concepts behind sustainable electricity systems as well as the main renewable and low-carbon generation technologies. Provide tools and techniques so that distributed low carbon technologies (e.g., distributed renewable generation, electric vehicles, electro-thermal technologies, etc.) may be integrated effectively into the power system in the context of both traditional grids and future smart grids.

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Present the fundamental concepts associated with Smart Grids
• Explain the smart grid’s structure and function
• Explain the ICT technologies for smart grid
• Review renewable energy generation, grid integration of renewable energy system and energy storage technologies
• Review the concept of intelligent building
• Review the SCADA system as a tool for smart grid implementation
• Contribute to the discussion and selection of solutions for further development of the current grid.

Brief description In this module, high school graduates shall be given a comprehensive teaching in mathematics to increase their basic knowledge in this discipline, especially those who did not study mathematics in their advanced level. The module mainly covers concerts of algebra, trigonometry and diferential calculus.