MSc Leadership and Development

Within our Leadership and Development MSc, we focus on the issues that highlight the significance of leadership processes and outcomes in the dynamics of development. Through this programme, you will gain a deep understanding of the increasingly key role that leadership plays in the context of development and transformation, with a particular focus on global south contexts. In today's world, next generation leaders must be able to thrive across different socio-cultural contexts while achieving success in organisations. Within the dynamic global landscape, which involves a wide array of diverse actors and stakeholders, leaders need a unique skill set and must be uniquely prepared. The Leadership and Development programme is designed to achieve the following objectives: • Deepen students' understanding of the diverse patterns of leadership that have underlined social, political, and economic processes and outcomes in societies across the world. • Advance critical knowledge of development in relation to leadership and problem-solving. • Develop students' profound analytical skills to address the challenges presented by the global landscape in the 21st century. Students will learn to understand the complexity of leadership operating across different levels and their interconnections. This programme uniquely blends the study of theoretical concepts with real world application, allowing you to comprehend leadership's central role in the dynamics of development across the globe.Key benefitsOur programme offers a unique and innovative approach to interdisciplinary leadership studies, focusing on its intersection with development and societal transformation. It is the only MSc programme in the UK examining leadership in the context of development and societal change.It empowers students to critically analyse complex leadership concepts and challenge conventional assumptions about what leadership entails, how influence is asserted, why leaders emerge (whether effective or ineffective), and the intricate relationships between leadership and institutions. This fosters personal growth, enabling students to make independent judgments, contributing to change and innovation within their chosen field, and transforming their ideas into impactful actions within their unique contexts.You will have ample opportunities to connect with the global network of the African Leadership Centre, uniting esteemed academics, practitioners, activists, and institutional partners, including universities, international organisations, research institutions, and policy institutions from around the world. Learn from leading intellectuals and experts in global leadership, peace, and security from both the Global North and South.Build upon and expand knowledge gained from your undergraduate or professional experiences, with a deliberate and clear overlap with development studies, politics, economics, and business and management (as well as other disciplines and sectors).Course essentials:You should expect to undergo a personal transformation when studying this Leadership and Development MSc. You will graduate with the ability to understand issues and the world in a way you couldn’t at the start of the course. You will leave with the ability to understand the huge significance of leadership processes in development efforts and outcomes in the developing world and their impact on society.Careers:EmployabilityAs a graduate of this MSc in Leadership and Development, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to analyse leadership and development around the world. This can be applied to careers in various fields, from academic research and teaching, to roles in the public and private sectors, transnational corporations, international organisations such as the UN, EU, AU, ASEAN, and other regional bodies, as well as non-governmental organisations.