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This programme is designed and delivered by the University of Ulster.
 The Course
The collective performance of people is the primary business driver in today's complex and competitive business environment. High performance organisations recognise the critical importance of leadership. It is the key to unlocking human potential. It is the means by which organisations secure and maintain their competitive edge. It is the means by which they create and capture value. Great leadership is at the heart and soul of great organisations. The MSc in Executive Leadership is more than an academic programme of study and knowledge acquisition. It is a personal and professional journey to excellence in leading people and organisations.
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. The programme will also be of interest to organisations addressing succession planning issues at a senior level.
Course Structure and Content
This 2 year, part-time strategic development initiative is structured around 7 modules each lasting 3 days and one 5 day module is delivered at the Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management, Boston College. All other modules are delivered at The Executive Suite, Irish Times Training, Dublin. Induction and Graduation will take place at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus.
Course Structure and Content
Module 1:
CREATING THE FUTURE
- auditing and assessing organisational competence
- driving and delivering change strategies
- assessing the current environment, forecasting and scenario planning
Module 2:
LEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE
- exploring the IQ and EQ components of leadership
- assessing individual leadership capability
- creating and implementing a personal leadership agenda
Module 3:
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
- business process improvement
- business excellence models and methodologies
- supply chain management and customer focus
Module 4:
BEST PRACTICE STUDY VISIT, BOSTON COLLEGE, USA
- leading-edge management and leadership theory and practice
- company visits hosted by senior executives from leading organisations
- international networking at the highest business levels
Module 5:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Identifying and achieving financial objectives
- Analysing, appraising and interpreting financial reports
- Management accounting
- Performance measurement frameworks
Module 6:
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS ETHICS
- The Roles and Responsibilities of the Board and the Executive
- Legal structures and Value-based Principles for good Corporate Governance
- Ethical Approaches to Conducting Business
Module 7:
THE LEARNING ORGANISATION & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
- the learning organisation: theoretical models and practical frameworks
- knowledge creation and management and transfer in organisations
- creating competitive advantage through accelerated organisational learning
Module 8:
RESEARCH METHODS
- defining the business improvement research agenda
- evaluating a range of research methodologies and problem solving techniques
- conducting a literature review and executing an empirical research study
Dissertation:
MAJOR IN-COMPANY MANAGEMENT PROJECT
applying knowledge and skills acquired during the course
initiating and assessing the impact of an applied organisational development strategy
Certification
Assessment is by a company-based assignment at the end of each module. On successful completion of all eight modules 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.
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