Course image SES6312: POLICY AND STRATEGY
Semester 2

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.

Course image SES6311: REGIONAL AND GLOBAL SECURITY
Semester 2

Brief description of aims and content 

This module explains national and global security trends that affect peace, development and welfare of the people. It critically analyses issues, trends and inter-relational perspectives. The module content also seeks to discuss drivers and dynamics that affect security and socio-economic development in the 21st century.

Course image SES6213: COMMAND, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Semester 2

. 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 21st 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 PapersStrategic 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 PapersStrategic 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. 

Course image SES6211: Public Security and Rule of Law
Semester 2

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.