Leadership and Leadership Development

Module Description

An organisational effectiveness and survival relies on the organisation’s capacity to shape its own future. A leader’s mission is to thrive in developing and leading a learning organisation, which is able to shape and adapt to its external environment. This module provides an opportunity to focus on leadership from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The course employs theoretical concepts and models, coupled with case studies based on the experiences of leaders within various professions and sectors to understand how to develop leadership potential in oneself and others. A case study will be used for indepth application, reflection and review. Also, this module presents behavioural models, tools and personality benchmarks that students may immediately implement into their own career paths.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess: 

• a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject)  

 AND 

• a pass in English* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).   

Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience related to the field of study. 

*Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.  

Target Audience

This course is targeted at people who wish to have a thorough background in management in order to progress further in their careers, such as: 

• supervisors 
• coordinators  
• assistant managers  
• junior managers 
• middle managers  
• project coordinators/project managers  

The target group can also be extended to groups that have significant management experience but lack a formal qualification, such as managing directors and officers. 

Career Paths

The programme aims to help you progress from first–level supervisory positions to higher managerial roles.  

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time course that will typically take 42 months to complete. The programme consists of a total of 24 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.  

The course comprises: 

• 6 lectures per module (twice a week); 
• 3–hour lectures (evening); 
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising asynchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.