MSc in Executive Leadership
Great leadership is at the heart of great organisations.
Accredited by and delivered in partnership with Ulster University Business School, the MSc in Executive Leadership combines a personal and professional journey to excellence in leading people and organisations, providing access to networks of local, national and global academics and executive thought leaders.
About the course
High performance organisations recognise the critical importance of leadership. It is the key to unlocking employee potential across the business. It is also the catalyst for organisations to secure and maintain their competitive edge, creating and capturing value for themselves and their clients.
The MSc in Executive Leadership encourages participants to challenge their thinking, to explore new insights and develop their understanding of the application of leading edge business thinking and techniques. The programme includes case study learning and site visits to leading companies across Ireland.
In exploring the habits of the most effective and successful business leaders, the programme includes a 5-day visit to the Global Leadership Institute, Boston College, USA.
Find and Close Your Skills Gap
This 2-year Business Masters degree is a part-time strategic development initiative, structured around 8 taught modules, each lasting 3 days, and one 5-day study visit to the Global Leadership Institute, Boston College, USA. Modules will be delivered onsite where possible. Programme Induction and Graduation will take place at the Ulster University, Jordanstown Campus.
This course is also available on a tailored in-company basis.
Course content
Course content
- Creating the Future
- Leading for the Future
- The International Perspective - 5-Day Study Visit to Global Leadership Institute, Boston College, USA.
- Leading for Transformational Change
- Executive Coaching and Mentoring
- Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
- Strategic Financial Management
- Digital Transformation
- Research Study Project
Who should attend
The MSc in Executive Leadership is targeted at senior executives in a leadership role within their organisation. Typically participants will have significant budgetary and/or people management experience gained over at least 5 years in a senior managerial role. Applicants will normally hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Exceptionally however, consideration will be given to those who can demonstrate a recognised track record in the practice of management. This Business Masters will also be of interest to organisations addressing succession planning issues at a senior level.
Certification & Accreditation
Assessment for this Business Masters is by a company-based assignment at the end of each module. On successful completion of Year 1, participants will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Leadership.
Those who go on to complete the dissertation will be awarded the MSc in Executive Leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to prepare anything in advance?
Applicants will normally hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification.
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