MA in Leadership
Program start dates
Online
| January 24, 2011 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
| May 02, 2011 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
| June 27, 2011 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
Specialization
| Health | |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2010 | schedule, costs & curriculum |
The MA in Leadership program consists of two years of interdisciplinary study. In each year, students focus on relevant, real world problem-solving projects grounded in a rigorous theoretical understanding of the nature of today’s organizations and the changing role of leadership within them.
Through online and on-campus studies in areas such as systems thinking, organizational change, learning theories, action research and conflict resolution, graduates will be better equipped to create high performing workplaces by motivating, empowering and inspiring organizations and others to build healthier workplace environments that are critical to success.
Who it’s for
Experienced business managers and professionals who care deeply about the meaning and context of leadership in the workplace and society.
Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for admission may be assessed on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Admission Policy.
Outcomes
Graduates of the MA in Leadership will gain research and consulting skills, and become better communicators and more confident leaders with the ability to:
- Identify, analyze, and build solutions to organizational challenges
- Manage positive organizational change
- Leverage technology to empower yourself and your organization
- Develop effective, high performance teams
- Manage an organization’s internal and external political environment
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
- Implement change and achieve results
