MA Leadership Science 1 Syllabus Mumbai University


MA Leadership Science 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes

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AC 24 -06-2016
Item No. 4.52

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI



M. A. In Leadership Science

AS PER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)


TO BE INTRODUCED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 – 2017



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MA in Leadership Science
SYLLABUS
MA – Part 1
Semester 1
Core Paper s
• Paper 1 - Unde rstanding Leadership from Global perspective
• Paper 2 - Arthashastra of Kautilya
• Paper 3 - Enlightened Leadership : Realm of Science and Technology
• Paper 4 - Leadership : Ancient Indian Texts

Semester 2
Core paper s
• Paper 5 - Understanding Leadership from Global perspective
• Paper 6 - Arthashastra of Kautilya
• Paper 7 - Enlightened Leadership : Realm of Science and Technology
• Paper 8 - Leadership : Ancient Indian Texts

MA Part - 2
Semester 3
Electives
• Paper 9 - Philosophers of Leadership (Indian)
• Paper 10 - Political Leadership
• Paper 11 - Women Leadership
• Paper 12 - Administrative Leadership
Semester 4
Electives
• Paper 13 - Philosophers of Leadership (Western)
• Paper 14 - Corporate / Industry Leadership

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• Paper 15 - Social Leadership
• Paper 16 - Socio -spiritual Leadership
Detailed Syllabus of MA in Leadership Science

MA PART 1 – SEMESTER 1

Paper 1 - Understanding Leadership from Global Perspective
MA Part 1 - Semester 1
Total Credits – 6, Marks 100 (60 = 4 credits of Theory + 40 = 2 credits for Practicals )
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Types of L eadership: Local to Global
Essence of Global Leadership
- Asian (Japanese, Chinese)
- African
- Western
(Principles, Values, Characteristics common across the globe)
Method s – Empirical, Rational, Wisdom and Beyond
Impact on
- Social Development
- Political Progress
- Administrative Efficiency
- Contribution to the world of knowledge
Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Saptanga Model of L eadership – from Arthashastra of Kautilya
• Contemporary Rel evance & Global application - an evaluation
Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance

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• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation

Books for reference:
Arthashastra of Kau tilya, Tran R.P.Kangle, University of Mumbai, Publisher – Motilal Banarasidas, New
Delhi
Arthashastra of Kautilya , Shyma Shastry, Oriental research institute, University of Mysore
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Translation by N.P. Unni
Kautilya Arthashastra, L.N.Rangarajan, Penguin books
King, Governance and Law in ancient India – Patrik Olivelle, Oxford University Press
Chanakya Niti, Pustak Prakashan, New Delhi
History of Indian Philosophy – Dr.S Radhakrishnan
History of Indian Philosophy – Belvalkar & Ranade
Chanakya’s 7 secrets of Leadership, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico books
Corporate Chanakya, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico books
Chanakya in You, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico books
Japanese Leadership
The sword less Samurai: Leadership wisdom of Japan’s s cen tury Legend – Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Paperback 2008 by Kitami Masao (Author), Tim Clark (Editor)
Matsushita Leadership (Hardcover 1997) by John P.Kotler
Chinese Leadership
The book of Leadership & Strategy: Lessons of Chinese Masters – Trans, Thomas Cleary, Paperback 1992.
Lessons of Taoist Wisdom – guide for people in business, politics and government, Cambridge University
Press
The Art of war by Sun Tzu, Tran. Thomas Cleary, (best seller)
Leadership and management in China, Philosophies, Theories and Practices, Chao -Chuan Chen,
Cambridge University Press, 2008
African

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A long walk to freedom: The autobiography of Nelson Mandela, by Nelson Mandela, Oxford Paperback,
Oct 1995
Leadership in African context , M Masango, University of Petoria, ISSN – 1609/9982
Paper 2 – Arthashastra of Kautilya

MA Part 1 - Semester 1
Total Credits – 6, Marks 100 (60 = 4 credits of Theory + 40 = 2 credits for Practicals)
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Kautilya Arthashastra – Textual study. Introduction to Kautilya (Historical a nd Philosophical),
Introduction to Arthashastra - different commentaries and commentators – Shymashastry,
R.P.Kangle, Unni, L.Rangarajan.
Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Aanvikshiki – A philosophical methodology of critical thinking. Different philosophies - Samkhya,
Yoga and Lokayata. References of Aanvikshiki in other texts.
Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance
• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation

Books for reference:
Arthasha stra of Kautilya, Tran R.P.Kangle, University of Mumbai, Publisher – Motilal Banarasidas, New
Delhi
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Shyma Shastry, Oriental research institute, University of Mysore
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Translation by N.P. Unni
Kautilya Arthashastra, L.N.Rangarajan, Penguin books
King, Governance and Law in ancient India – Patrik Olivelle, Oxford University Press
Chanakya Niti, Pustak Prakashan, New Delhi

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Ghoshal, U.N. Contributions to the history of the Hindu Revenue system, University o f Calcutta, 1929
Mishra, Ratanlal, Military Architecture in Ancient India, B.R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 2002
Naravane, M.S., The maritime and costal forts of India, APH Publishing Corporation, Delhi, first edition
1998
Thapliyal Uma Prasad, Warfare in ancient India Organizational and Operational, Manohar Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 2010
Secret Services in Ancient India, Trivedi, S.D, Allied Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 1984
Corporate Chanakya, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico books
Chanakya’s 7 secrets of leadership, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico Books
Hindu Polity – Dr K.P. Jayaswal, Chaukhamba Series
Lokayata – A critical study, Dr.Shubhada Joshi

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Paper 3 - Enlightened Leadership: Realm of Science and Technology
MA Part 1 - Semester 1
Total Credits – 6, Marks 100 (60 = 4 credits of Theory + 40 = 2 credits for Practicals)
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Char acteristics of Enlightened L eadership (Raja-Rishi). Preparatory steps towards enlightened
leadership (Aanvikshiki, Vridda -Sanyog ), Role of leader for both prosperity and peace in
Arthashastra.
• Yoga and Enlightened Leadership – Relevance of 8 steps of Yoga in acquiring characteristics of
Enlightened Leadership.
Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Enlightened Leadership in devel opment of science and technology in contemporary Indian
landscape.
• Enlightened Leadership & impacts of quality of life in modern India.
Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance
• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation

Books for reference:
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Tran R.P.Kangle, University of Mumbai, Publisher – Motilal Banarasidas, New
Delhi
Arthashastra of Kautilya , Shyma Shastry, Oriental research institute, University of Mysore
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Translation by N.P. Unni
L.N.Rangarajan, Kautilya Arthashastra, Penguin books King, Governance and Law in ancient India – Patrik Olivelle, Oxford University Press
Chanakya Niti, Pustak Prakashan, New Delhi
Yoga of Patanjali – M.R.Yardi, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune

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Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali, Swami Hariharananda Aranya, Kolkatta University, 2000
Getting Things done, (GTD), David Allen, Publisher Penguin
Chanakya in You, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico Books
Lokayata – A critical study, Dr.Shubhada Joshi
Ethics in management – Dr.S.K.Chakravarty, IIM Calcutta
Indian ethics in management – Swami Jitatmananda, Ramakrishna Mission
Global Dharmic management – Developed by S.A.Sherlekar, Weligkar’s Mumbai
Hindu Polity – Dr K.P. Jayaswal, Chaukhamba Series
Krishna Niti – Dr Girish Jakhotiya
Inspired minds, the saga of Indian science and technology, Vigya Prasar Publications, New Delhi, 2016
Reignited: Scientific pathways to a brighter future, Kalam and S.P.Sigh, 2015
Ignited minds – A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Wings of fire - A.P.J Abdul Kalam
India 2020 - A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Inspiring thoughts - A.P.J Abdul Kalam, 2007
My journey: Transforming dreams into action, A.P.J Abdul Kalam, 2013
Envisioning an empowered nation, technology for s ocial transformation, A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Target 3 billion, issues prevailing in rural India and suggested measures to improve standards of living -
A.P.J Abdul Kalam & Srijan Pal Singh
Transcendence: My spiritual experiences with Pramukh Swami Maharaj, A.P .J Abdul Kalam, 2015

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Paper 4 – Leadership: Ancient Indian Texts

MA Part 1 - Semester 1
Total Credits – 6, Marks 100 (60 = 4 credits of Theory + 40 = 2 credits for Practicals)
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Selected works on Neeti in Ramayana , Kaccid Sarga,
• Kanika -Neeti & Viduraneeti from Mahabharata
Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Perspectives of L eadership
- Kamandaka Neetisara
- Dandaniti by Keshavpandit
Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance
• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation


Books for reference:
Ramayana, Yuddhakanda, Satavalekara, S.D.Svadhyaya Mandala,1970
Mahabharata, Published by Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune
Nitivakyamrtam, Malviya Ramachandra, Th e Chowkhamba Vidyabhava, Varanasi, 1972
Nitivakyamrtam, Vijayamati Mataji, Editor – Mahendra Kumar Jain, Publisher Shri Digambar Jain
Vijayagrantha Prakashana Samiti, Jayapura

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Shukra Niti, Sarkar Benoy Kumar, Oriental books, New Delhi,
Kamandakiya Neetisara, (Sarga – 8th to 15th), Published by Aandaasharama, Pune, 1982
Dandaniti of Keshavapandit
Krishna Niti, Krishna’s wisdom for 21s tcentury, Girish Jakhotiya, Ujwal Prakashan, 2014
Lokayata – A critical study, Dr.Shubhada Joshi
Vedic foundations of Indian culture, Chidambar Kulkarni, Shri D.R.Gudi managing trust, Mumbai
Human Personality in Ancient Indian thought, R.P.Sharma, Kanishka Publishers,New Delhi
Purushartha – Dutta Lakshmi Trust, Pune











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MA PART 1 – SEMESTER 2
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Paper 5 - Understanding Leadership from Global P erspective
MA Part 1 - Semester 2
Total Credits – 6, Marks 100 (60 = 4 credits of Theory + 40 = 2 credits for Practicals)
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Holistic Training modules: Local to Global Perspective
- Holistic Training (Inner Development) : Balance between Body, Mind and Beyond
- Holistic Training (Outer Development) : Balance between Individual, Society and Nature

Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Qualities of Leadership in Arthashastra and Bhagwad Git a – Contemporary relevance

Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance
• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation

Books for reference:
Studies in Indian moral Philosophy: problems, concepts a nd Perspectives, Bhelke - P.P.Gokhale - Pune
2002
Pratityasamutpada – Somaiya Publications, Mumbai
Jaina theory of Anekantavada – B.K.Motilal. LD Institute Ahmedabad, 1980
Governance in Ancient India, Pandey, Anup Ch andra, D.K.Printworld (p) Ltd, New Delhi,2000
Kautilya Arthashastra, R.P.Kangle, University of Mumbai, Published by Motilal Banarasidas
Kautilya Arthashastra, Shyma Shastry, Oriental research institute, University of Mysore

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Arthashastra of Kautilya, Translation by N.P. Unni
L.N.Rangarajan, Kautilya Arthashastra, Penguin books
King, Governance and Law in ancient India – Patrik Olivelle, Oxford University Press
Chanakya Niti, Pustak Prakashan, New Delhi
Good to great, Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't, Jim Collins, Publisher : William
Collins
Principle centred Leadership, Stephen Covey, Free Press, Simon & Schuster
Seven habits of highly effective people, Stephen Covey, Free Press , Simon & Schuster
In Search of Leadership, Lala R.M., New Delhi, Vision books
Developing the leader within you, Maxwell J
The Art & Science of Leadership, Nahavandi, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2000
Lateral Thinking, Edward D e Bono
Values and ethics for organisation, Dr S.K.Chakrabarty, IIM Calcutta
The Vedic Foundations of Indian Culture, Dr.Chidambar Kulkarni ,
Articles in Harvard Business Review
The Holy Gita, Swami Chinmayananda, Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai


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Paper 6 – Arthashastra of Kautilya

MA Part 1 - Semester 2
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Financial concepts in Arthashastra – Importance of Kosha (Treasury). Taxation, Revenue model,
Income and expenditure, Financial aspects in a modern context
Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Mand ala Theory – the circle of kings. In ancient Indian context. Relevance in the context o f
contemporary international policy and International relations.
Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance
• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation

Books for reference:
Arthashastra o f Kautilya, Tran R.P.Kangle, University of Mumbai, Publisher – Motilal Banarasidas, New
Delhi
Arthashastra of Kautilya , Shyma Shastry, Oriental research institute, University of Mysore
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Translation by N.P. Unni
Kautilya Arthashastra, L.N.Rangarajan, Penguin books
King, Governance and Law in ancient India – Patrik Olivelle, Oxford University Press
Chanakya Niti, Pustak Prakashan, New Delhi
Ghoshal, U.N. Contributions to the history of the Hindu Revenue system, Uni versity of Calcu tta, 1929
Mishra, Ratanlal, Military Architecture in Ancient India, B.R. Publishing Corporation, Delhi, 2002
Naravane, M.S., The maritime and costal forts of India, APH Publishing Corporation, Delhi, first edition
1998

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Thapliyal Uma Prasad, Warfare in ancient India Organizational and Operational, Manohar Publishers and
Distributors, New Delhi, 2010
Secret Services in Ancient India, Trivedi, S.D, Allied Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 1984
Corporate Chanakya, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaic o books
Hindu Polity – Dr K.P. Jayaswal, Chaukhamba Series
Chanakya’s 7 secrets of leadership, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico books
Chanakya in You, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico books






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Paper 7 - Enlightened Leadership: Realm of Science and Technology

MA Part 1 - Semester 2
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Realms of Positive energy: Need & Relevance (based on Arthashastra) – Prabhu Shakti, Utsaha
Shakti and Mantra Shakti
• Lifestyle management for prosperity and peace (Arthashastra and daily routine)
Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Leadership in contemporary society – prosperity and peace – Domain of knowledge
- Science and technology – process and impacts
- Humanities – process and impacts, conflicts resolve and interpersonal relations, decision
making – human resource management, inspiring leadership
Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance
• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation

Books for reference:
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Tran R.P.Kangle, University of Mumbai, Publisher – Motilal Banarasidas, New
Delhi
Arthashastra of Kautilya , Shyma Shastry, Oriental research institute, University of Mysore
Arthashastra of Kautilya, Translation by N.P. Unni
L.N.Rangarajan, Kautilya Arthashastra, Penguin books
King, Governance and Law in ancient India – Patrik Olivelle, Oxford University Press
Chanakya Niti, Pustak Prakashan, New Delhi
Yoga of Patanjali – M.R.Yardi, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune
Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali, Swami Hariharananda Aranya, Kolkatta University, 2000

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Getting Things done, (GTD), David Allen, Publisher Penguin
Chanakya in You, Radhakrishnan Pillai, Jaico Books
Ethics in management – Dr.S.K.Chakravarty, IIM Calcutta
Indian ethics in management – Swami Jitatmananda, Ramakrishna Mission
Global Dharmic management – Developed by S.A.Sherlekar, Weligkar’s Mumbai
Hindu Polity – Dr K.P. Jayaswal, Chaukhamba Series
Krishna Niti – Dr Girish Jakhotiya
Inspired minds, the saga of Indian science and technology, Vi gya Prasar Publications, New Delhi, 2016
Reignited: Scientific pathways to a brighter future, Kalam and S.P.Sigh, 2015
Ignited minds – A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Wings of fire - A.P.J Abdul Kalam
India 2020 - A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Inspiring thoughts - A.P.J Abdul Kala m, 2007
My journey: Transforming dreams into action, A.P.J Abdul Kalam, 2013
Envisioning an empowered nation, technology for social transformation, A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Target 3 billion, issues prevailing in rural India and suggested measures to improve stand ards of living -
A.P.J Abdul Kalam & Srijan Pal Singh
Transcendence: My spiritual experiences with Pramukh Swami Maharaj, A.P.J Abdul Kalam, 2015

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Paper 8 – Leadership: Ancient Indian Texts

MA Part 1 - Semester 2
Unit 1 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Leadership depicted in Raja -dharma Parva of Mahabharat (Bhishma)
• Krishna Niti - Mahabharata
Unit 2 (30 marks) 2 c redits
• Leadership perspectives of Lokayata and Shukra Niti, Niti Vakyamruta of Somadev.
• Niti Vakyamruta by Somadevasuri
Unit 3 - Practicals – (40 marks) 2 credits
• 10 marks – Class test
• 10 marks – Overall performance
• 20 marks – Practicals/ Project / Assignment / Presentation
Books for reference:
Ramayana, Yuddhakanda, Satavalekara, S.D.Svadhyaya Mandala,1970
Mahabharata , Published by Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune
Nitivakyamrtam, Malviya Ramachandra, The Chowkhamba Vidyabhava, Varanasi, 1972
Nitivakyamrtam, Vijayamati Mataji, Editor – Mahendra Kumar Jain, Publisher Shri Digambar Jain
Vijayagrantha Prakashana Samiti, Jayapura
Shukra Niti, Sarkar Benoy Kumar, Oriental books, New Delhi,
Kamandakiya Neetisara , (Sarga – 8th to 15th), Published by Aandaasharama, Pune, 1982
Dandaniti of Keshavapandit
Krishna Niti, Krishna’s wisdom for 21s tcentury, Girish Jakhotiya, Ujwal Prakashan, 2014
Lokayata – A critical study, Dr.Shubhada Joshi
Vedic foundations of Indian culture, Chidambar Kulkarni, Shri D.R.Gudi managing trust, Mumbai
Human Personality in Ancient Indian thought, R.P.Sharma, Kanishka Publishers,New Delhi

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Purushartha – Dutta Lakshmi Trust, Pune