Masters of Arts in Leadership and Business Development
The target audience for a Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership and Business Development is typically individuals seeking to enhance their leadership and business development skills, including current and aspiring managers, executives and entrepreneurs.
MQF/EQF Level: 7
ECTS: 90 Credits
321 Enrolled
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Award in Strategic Leadership (4 ECTS) (100 Hours)
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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CourseworkIntroductory Podcast04:17Assignment Podcast07:08
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Comprehensive Guide to Strategic Leadership and Organisational DynamicsPart-1: What is Strategic Leadership?12:30Part-2: The Values, Vision, and Mission of the Organisation16:07Part-3: The Strategic Leaders' Organisational Abilities and Individual Traits27:40Part-4: SWOT Analysis25:29Journal Leadership and Strategic Management The Impact of Effective LeadershipPart-1: The Leadership Styles39:44Part-2: The Leadership Styles38:57Part-3: The Leadership Styles32:39The Role of Strategic Leadership in Activating Time Management Strategies to Enhance Administrative Creativity SkillsThe Power of Followership How Subordinate Characteristics Moderate Leader-Performance RelationshipsNavigating Leadership: The Power of Followership and Unconscious Actions to Avoid for Leaders in PowerSustainability Leadership an Integrative Review and Conceptual SynthesisPart-1: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business40:07Part-2: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business39:00Part-3: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business40:29Part-4: Theories of Strategic Leadership and Their Application in Business45:38Organizational ResiliencePart-1: Defining and Understanding Strategic Leadership29:42Part-2: Leadership Competencies with Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Challenges29:00
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Impact of Technology and AI Tools for Strategic LeadershipPart-1: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software27:31Part-2: Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Software28:03Business Intelligence Systems for Innovative Development of OrganisationsCustomer Relationship Management Software (CRM)36:31Customer Relationship Management in Practice – A Qualitative StudyDeveloping and Implementing SOPs for Consistency and Compliance34:21Developing and Implementing SOPs for Consistency and ComplianceAnalysis of Employee Work Quality Using Statistical ProcessArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning48:30Navigating the Digital Wave Transformative StrategiesArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in OrganizationsProject Management Software39:27Mastering Digital Transformation The Nexus Between Leadership, Agility, and Digital StrategyCollaboration and Communication Tools44:46The Relationship Between Digital Transformational Leadership Styles and Knowledge Based Empowering InteractionCollaboration and Communication Tools
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Mastering Strategic Communication for High-Performance LeadershipDeveloping Strategic Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Leadership Effectiveness and It's Influence on Organizational EffectivenessMotivating and Influencing as a Strategic LeaderDiversity and Inclusion, Equitable Work Environments43:18Skill Deficiencies in Diversity and InclusionPart-1: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams25:09Part-2: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams43:31Part-3: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams30:00Strategic Leadership: Guest Interview with Joseph Taliana33:57
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Navigating Strategic Leadership with Emotional Intelligence and InfluencePart-1: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth38:42Part-2: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth40:05Part-3: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth46:03How Does Emotional Intelligence Matter to Effective LeadershipBoardroom Leadership The Board of Directors as a Source of Strategic LeadershipPart-1: Navigating the Dark Side31:54Part-2: Navigating the Dark Side27:14Part-3: Navigating the Dark Side27:51Lessons from the ‘Dark’ Side Emotional Labour and Positioning in Cross-Sectoral CollaborationsNavigating the Dark SideChange Management Model in The Era of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity
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Understanding Strategic Leadership Ethics and Legal ChallengesMore Self-Organization More Control or Even BothPart-1: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations35:34Part-2: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations31:32Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Effective LeadershipPart-1: Foundations of Strategic Leadership and its Challenges26:31Part-2: Ethical and Psychological Dimensions31:32
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Strategic Leadership in Organizational Change and Navigating UncertaintyStrategic Leadership in Organisational Change33:01The Effects of Transformational Leadership and Job SatisfactionJournal The Applied Strategic Leadership Process Setting Direction in a VUCA WorldPart-1: Goal Setting, Performance Management and Metrics29:43Part-2: Goal Setting, Performance Management and Metrics38:20Research and Implementation of Digital TransformationPart-1: Strategic Leadership Challenges30:53Part-2: Strategic Leadership Challenges34:00Leadership in a Crisis
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Resources
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Award in Employee and Labour Relations (4 ECTS) (100 Hours)
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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CourseworkIntroductory Podcast05:02Assessment Podcast02:51
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Foundations of Employee and Labour RelationsPart 1: Employment Relations in the Digital Economy41:57Part 2: Employment Relations in the Digital Economy41:49Employment Relations in the Digital EconomyEmployee Engagement and Feedback Tools17:21Part 1: Industrial Employment Relations39:42Part 2: Industrial Employment Relations45:04Part 3: Industrial Employment Relations40:17Industrial Employment Relations
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Learn from Experts on Employee and Labour RelationsPart 1: Navigating Employee and Labour Relations Involves Grasping Key Insights & Addressing Challenges19:09Part 2: Key Approaches and Future Trends on Strategic and Ethical Employee Relations29:15Part 1: Understanding the Role, Benefits, and Processes of Trade Unions in Malta27:19Part 2: Insights into Organizational Stakeholders and Employment Dynamics in Malta25:49Part 1: Employee and Labour Relations31:12Part 2: Employee and Labour Relations28:50
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Streamlining Employee Relations ProcessesPart 1: Labour Law & the Code of Conduct53:34Part 2: Labour Law & the Code of Conduct46:19Part 3: Labour Law & the Code of Conduct51:48Labour Law & The Code of ConductPerformance Management Systems23:31E-Signature & Electronic Document Management Systems16:00Compensation, Grievances and Disciplinary Action
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Enhancing Employee and Labour RelationsPart 1: Performance Evaluation50:27Part 2: Performance Evaluation52:03Part 3: Performance Evaluation56:51Performance EvaluationPart 1: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations37:34Part 2: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations35:09Part 3: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations48:46Part 4: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Relations51:03Diversity and Inclusion in Employment RelationsConflict Resolution Online Solutions23:11Workplace Conflict Resolution and Mediation
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Award in Professional Development (12 ECTS) (300 Hours)
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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CourseworkIntroductory Podcast03:52Assignment Podcast04:47
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Guest InterviewPart 1: Mastering Personal Growth and Insights on Self-Improvement30:51Part 2: Developing a Growth Mindset with Strategies29:33Guest Interview: Part 1- Josianne, Claire and Daniel51:35Guest Interview: Part 2- Josianne, Claire and Daniel48:50Guest Interview: Daniel and Josianne35:32Guest Interview: Lawrence Azzopardi and Tess24:08Guest Interview: Tess & Morgan Carabott36:38
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Job Market AnalysisPart 1: Analysing the Job Market32:45Part 2: Analysing the Job Market44:58Part 3: Analysing the Job Market36:45
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How to Conduct Interviews Individually as Part of a Panel
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Personal and Professional BrandingPart 1: Personal and Professional Branding43:33Part 2: Personal and Professional Branding32:20Part 3: Personal and Professional Branding40:33
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Networking Strategies to Build Relationships and Advance One's CareerPart 1: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:22Part 2: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:28Part 3: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement40:11
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Develop a Professional Dossier - CV, LinkedIn, Covering Letter, PortfolioPart 1: Develop a Professional Dossier37:01Part 2: Develop a Professional Dossier32:43Part 3: Develop a Professional Dossier30:20
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A Strong Professional Network and Leveraging It for Business Opportunities
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What is Professional Self-AwarenessPart 1: What is Self-Awareness01:36:09
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Tools for Professional Development
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Award in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (6 ECTS) (150 Hours)
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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CourseworkIntroductory Podcast09:13Assignment Podcast04:30
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Foundations of Public Speaking and PresentationsIntroducing Public Speaking and Presentations43:23Post Lecture - Podcast: Public Speaking & Presentation Skills04:05Introduction to Public SpeakingIntroduction to Public SpeakingPart 1: Public Speaking in Business Settings27:52Part 2: Public Speaking in Business Settings33:02Business Dining to Public SpeakingPublic Speaking in Business SettingsPart 1: Mastering Presentation Skills Training - A Psychological Approach41:05Part 2: Mastering Presentation Skills Training - A Psychological Approach45:21Part 3: Mastering Presentation Skills Training - A Psychological Approach42:29AI-Assisted Enhancement of Student Presentation SkillsMastering Presentation Skills TrainingPart 1: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence00:00Part 2: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence29:58The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique on Public Speaking Anxiety in University StudentComing to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence
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Learn from Experts on Public SpeakingPart 1: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills with Josianne Camilleri39:26Part 2: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills with Josianne Camilleri46:19Public Speaking and Presentation Skills with Darine Aboulezz39:18
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Mastering the Craft of Communication FrameworksPart 1: Relevance of Module in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Students27:19Part 2: Relevance of Module in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Students22:38Part 1: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch34:49Part 2: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch36:59Persuasive Strategies in the SME Entrepreneurial PitchCreating and Delivering a Business PitchPart 1: The Elevator Pitch31:38Part 2: The Elevator Pitch37:08Ten Simple Rules for Hitting a Home Run with Your Elevator PitchMastering the Elevator PitchPart 1: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work31:26Part 3: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work34:54Part 4: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work39:30Automation Algorithms and Beyond Why Work Design Matters More Than EverDesign and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for WorkBusiness Communication Strategies: Analysis of Internal Communication ProcessesDesign and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for WorkYour Audience36:12An Audience-Friendly MeetingAudience Analysis in Public Speaking
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Enhancing Delivery and Presentation TechniquesOvercoming the Fear of Public Speaking40:44Post - Lecture Podcast: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking04:32High Oral Communication Apprehensives: How Can Students be Helped to Reduce Their Fear of Public SpeakingOvercoming the Fear of Public SpeakingPart 1: Handling Audience Responses32:51Part 2: Handling Audience Responses35:23The Efficacy of Virtual Reality and In Vivo Exposure Therapy as PsychologicalHandling Audience Responses, Lack of Responses, Feedback, and QuestionsPart 1: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences33:35Part 2: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences19:53Learning by Teaching Without Audience Presence or InteractionInteracting with Small Audiences vs. Large AudiencesPart 1: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations28:04Part 2: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations32:03Shark Tank: The Influence of the use of Rhetoric and NonVerbal CommunicationNon-Verbal Skills for Presentations
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Tools and Collaboration for Effective PresentationsMicrosoft Powerpoint: Excel with Proven Techniques17:19Canva: Power Up Your Presentations11:00Post Lecture - Podcast: Powerpoint & Canva03:56A Critical Review on Using Canva as a Visual Media PlatformEffectively use software for preparing visual aids for presentations such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.Digital Component: HRIS26:01Administrative and Strategic Advantages of HRISDigital Component – HRISPart 1: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations34:45Developing the Integrated Marketing CommunicationCollaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations.Audio - Visual Equipment for Effective Presentations33:46Post Lecture - Podcast: Audiovisual Equipment03:08Effective Audiovisual PresentationTools for Enhancing Presentations
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Strategic Speaking for Specific Business SettingsPart 1: Presenting Work to Your Superiors in the Workplace37:27Part 2: Presenting Work to Your Superiors in the Workplace24:56Blended Work: Life Relationships and CommunicationPresenting Work to Your Superiors in the WorkplacePart 1: Online Speaking for Webinars40:21Part 2: Online Speaking for Webinars50:47Presentation Anxiety Analysis: Comparing Face-to-Face PresentationsOnline Speaking for WebinarsStand Up, Speak Out: The Practice and Ethics in Public SpeakingEthics in Public Speaking
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The target audience for a Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership and Business Development is typically individuals seeking to enhance their leadership and business development skills, including current and aspiring managers, executives and entrepreneurs. This degree is suitable for those who wish to understand and apply the principles of effective leadership and business strategy in order to drive organisational success and personal growth. This program is targeted for students who have completed an MQF Level 6 qualification in a business related subject and wish to continue their education track and gain an MQF Level 7 qualification in Leadership and Business Development. The program is also targeted to students who have an MQF Level 6 qualification in a non-business related subject, but have proven work experience in a leadership or business development related capacity (for a minimum of 5 years) and are looking to improve their knowledge and skills in the hopes of becoming leaders within organisations.
Programme Outcomes
- Students will gain advanced knowledge in the field of leadership and business development, including team building and decision-making, and applied skills in developing and implementing strategies that drive growth and navigate complex organisational issues.
- This program aims to prepare students with the ability to develop a holistic and strategic approach to problem-solving and decision-making within an organisation.
- Bachelor's degree or graduate degree in business, administration, commerce, finance, sciences, management, human resources, psychology or a related field
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset
Course Syllabus Podcast
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- When it comes to assessment methods, we have included quite a variety that will allow learners with different learning styles and abilities to complete the programme successfully.
- Students will also have to prepare individual reports and presentations, apart from written and multiple-choice examinations. In addition, they will have submit assignments and e-portfolios.
What’s included
- No.of Modules: 4
- Duration: 36 Months
- Lectures: N/D
- Learning: 2250+ Hours
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Josianne Camilleri
Lecturer
Holds a background in Psychology and Coaching
Martina Caruana
Lecturer
A lawyer by profession
Leonardo Ramon Sena
Lecturer
A journalist with experience in leadership and team management at a large television network.
Rebecca Toutoungi
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Lisa Spiteri
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Ray Spiteri
Lecturer
Worked as a Director in an English Language School.
Roberto Borg
Lecturer
An experienced public speaking coach and communication strategist with a proven track record of helping individuals and organisations craft compelling messages. He specialises in techniques for engaging diverse audiences, overcoming stage fright, and delivering impactful presentations.
Kim Spiteri
Lecturer
An Organisational Psychologist by profession. Co-founder of Psychology in Practice
Giorgiana Mallia
Lecturer
Currently works in the Educational sector
Clodagh Swanson
Lecturer
A business and executive coach supporting business leaders in their journey
Melissa Manthos
General Manager, Branding Company
Manages a fully remote team working at a digital branding agency
Susan Nolan
Lecturer
Currently involved in the aviation customer care sector
Margaret Buhagiar
General Manager, Salesian Press
A seasoned business expert with 31 years of experience in the printing industry, with 20 years in management. An advocate for lifelong learning and self-development.
Darine Aboulezz
Soft Skills Trainer
Soft skills trainer, public speaker, mentor, and tutor. A firm believer that with the right guidance, anyone can enhance their presentation skills and become a more effective communicator.
Keith Micallef
Trade Unionist
A seasoned broadcaster, journalist, and trade unionist, holds a degree in education specialising in math and physics. Passionate about advocating for workers' rights.
Joseph Taliana
Entrepreneur and Business Owner
Established entrepreneur and business owner with over 24 years in IT, specialising in the hospitality industry. Expert in data analysis, systems engineering, and leadership.
Mariella Baldacchino
Founder, Empleo
Her focus is on advising and representing employers and employees on employment law matters.
Amy Talbot
Owner, Talbot & Bons
A highly experienced business owner, entrepreneur and mentor. A firm believer in fair recruitment processes and continuous employee development.