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Master in Leadership

Overview

Our Master in Leadership program is designed to equip students with a profound understanding of both historical and contemporary leadership theories. Through critical analysis and evaluation, students gain the ability to apply these theories to a wide array of organizational challenges. Additionally, the program places a strong emphasis on self-awareness, enabling students to assess their own strengths and areas for growth as leaders. Ethical considerations are woven into the fabric of the curriculum, fostering an appreciation for the complex ethical dilemmas faced by leaders today. Students also delve into organizational behavior and change, developing practical skills to drive transformation within organizational settings. With a robust research component, graduates emerge with the ability to conduct rigorous, data-driven analyses and apply their findings to leadership issues. Whether in the public or education sectors, our program equips students with the tools to lead with integrity, innovation, and positive impact.

 

Goals

  1. Provide students with an understanding of historical and contemporary leadership theories and the ability to analyze and critique these theories.
  2. Enable the students to appraise their personal strengths and weaknesses in the exercise of leadership.
  3. Instill within the students an appreciation of the ethical challenges faced by leaders.
  4. Develop the students’ understanding of organizational behavior and change and the ability to apply these concepts in an organizational setting.
  5. Develop the students’ ability to evaluate relevant information from both internal and external sources and apply the information to issues of leadership.
  6. Provide the students with the skills to design, analyze, critique and conduct research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
  7. Improve the students’ ability to apply leadership knowledge and skills to the public and education sectors.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME

  • Demonstrate an understanding of leadership theories and the ability to apply these theories to address a variety of organizational issues.
  • Assess own skills and limitations as a leader and evaluate performance working in and leading teams.
  • Develop and exhibit ethical behavior that is based on legal, professional and culture values and codes of conduct.
  • Develop leadership and management practices that promote strategic development and change.  
  • Analyze and critique a range of perspectives to make leadership decisions about organizational issues.
  • Employ analytical skills to conduct research on current issues and challenges in leadership.
  • Evaluate the impact of leadership skills in government, non-profits and educational institutions.

 

Careers for Graduates

  1. Leadership Development Specialist
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Leadership Development Specialist
  4. Team and Departmental Leader
  5. Change Management Consultant
  6. Organizational Development Specialist