Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration in Leadership Excellence
This post-graduate level certificate program is a perfect introduction to a level 7 leadership excellence course, offering practical tools and theoretical insights that can be immediately applied to real-world challenges.
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Award in Leadership Frameworks and Principles (6 ECTS) (140 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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Coursework: Leadership Frameworks and PrinciplesIntroductory Podcast08:34Assignment Podcast11:00
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Foundations of LeadershipPart 1: What is Strategic Leadership12:39Part 2: The Values, Vision, and Mission of the Organisation16:10Part 3: The Strategic Leaders: Organisational Abilities and Individual Traits27:45Part 4: SWOT Analysis25:27Part 1: The Leadership Styles39:49Part 2: The Leadership Styles38:59Part 3: The Leadership Styles32:42The Role of Strategic Leadership in Activating Time Management Strategies to Enhance Administrative Creativity SkillsThe Leadership Styles
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Types of Leadership TheoriesPart 1: Theories of Strategic Leadership and their Application in Business40:15Part 2: Theories of Strategic Leadership and their Application in Business39:08Part 3: Theories of Strategic Leadership and their Application in Business40:36Part 4: Theories of Strategic Leadership and their Application in Business45:43Leadership and Strategic Management: The Impact of Effective LeadershipTheories of Strategic Leadership and their Application in BusinessPart 1: Behavioural Theories of Leadership36:12Part 2: Behavioural Theories of Leadership35:36Part 3: Behavioural Theories of Leadership49:21Part 1: Contingency Theories of Leadership41:02Part 2: Contingency Theories of Leadership42:21Part 3: Contingency Theories of Leadership33:14
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Organisational and Emotional LeadershipPart 1: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth38:49Part 2: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth40:12Part 3: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth46:12How Does Emotional Intelligence Matter to Effective LeadershipPart 1: Strategic Leadership Challenges30:56Part 2: Strategic Leadership Challenges34:05Leadership in a CrisisStrategic Leadership Challenges
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Navigating Leadership ChallengesPart 1: Navigating the Dark Side31:56Part 2: Navigating the Dark Side28:01Part 3: Navigating the Dark Side28:31Lessons from the ‘Dark’ Side Emotional Labour and Positioning in Cross-Sectoral Collaborations
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Communication and InfluencePart 1: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership29:16Part 2: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership25:47Part 3: Strategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective Leadership32:51Developing Strategic Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Communication Mastery: Essential Skills for Effective LeadershipPart 1: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making24:31Part 2: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making26:45Boardroom Leadership: The Board of Directors as a Source of Strategic LeadershipInfluencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making
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High Performance and Organisational GoalsPart 1: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams25:14Part 2: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams43:35Part 3: Lead, Motivate and Manage High Performance Teams30:05Part 1: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader27:35Part 2: Motivating and Influencing as a Strategic Leader35:46Strategic Leadership Effectiveness and Its Influence on Organizational EffectivenessMotivating and Influencing as a Strategic LeaderMotivating and Influencing as a Strategic LeaderPart 1: Goal setting, Performance Management and Metrics29:45Part 2: Goal setting, Performance Management and Metrics38:24Research and Implementation of Digital TransformationStrategic Leadership in Organisational Change33:05
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Sustainable and Legal LeadershipPart 1: Sustainable Leadership in Practice40:16Part 2: Sustainable Leadership in Practice36:03Part 3: Sustainable Leadership in Practice39:01Sustainability Leadership an Integrative Review and ConceptualsynthesisSustainable Leadership in PracticePart 1: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy41:59Part 2: Legal Considerations in Leadership and Strategy41:41More Self-Organization More Control or Even Both
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Leadership Ethics and Decision-MakingPart 1: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations35:41Part 2: Taking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations33:53Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Effective LeadershipTaking Ethical Decisions in Complex Business Situations
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Digital Tools for Successful LeadershipPart 1: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age29:06Part 2: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age35:17Part 3: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age39:04How to Create Leaders and Develop them in a Digital AgePart 1: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age37:37Part 2: How to Create Leaders and Develop Them in a Digital Age40:56How to Create Leaders and Develop them in a Digital AgePart 1: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools43:43Part 2: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools30:31Part 3: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools52:52Part 1: Cloud-Based Storage Systems47:16Part 2: Cloud-Based Storage Systems48:17Part 3: Cloud-Based Storage Systems41:25Part 1: Project Management Software Such as Trello43:08Part 2: Project Management Software Such as Trello41:31Part 3: Project Management Software Such as Trello38:28
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Guest InterviewsPart 1: Foundations of Strategic Leadership and Its Challenges26:37Part 2: Ethical and Psychological Dimensions32:06Part 1: Defining and Understanding Strategic Leadership29:50Part 2: Leadership Competencies with Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Challenges29:35Strategic Leadership with Joe Taliana34:04
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Award in Executive Presence and Impression Management (6 ECTS) (147 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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Coursework: Executive Presence and Impression ManagementIntroductory Podcast06:49Assignment Podcast03:24
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Personal Productivity; Lecture 1Part 1: What is Professional Self-Awareness01:36:07Part 2: Developing our Personal Skills, Values and Goals32:58Professional Self AwarenessJournal article : Examining How Leaders Emerge From Leader Self-Awareness, Self-Leadership, and Self-EfficacyGuest Interview with Kim37:47
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Personal Productivity; Lecture 2Part 1: Develop a Professional Dossier36:59Part 2: Develop a Professional Dossier32:41Part 3: Develop a Professional Dossier30:19Develop a Professional Dossier
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Public Speaking; Lecture 3Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking40:43Post-Lecture Podcast: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking04:32Journal Article: High Oral Communication Apprehensives: How Can Students be Helped to Reduce Their Fear of Public Speaking?Journal Article: The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique on Public Speaking Anxiety in University Student: An Integrated ReviewOvercoming the Fear of Public Speaking
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Public Speaking; Lecture 4Your Audience36:13Audience Analysis in Public SpeakingPart 1: Guest Interview with Josianne Camilleri39:28Part 2: Guest Interview with Josianne Camilleri46:23
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Public Speaking; Lecture 5Part 1: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences33:38Part 2: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences19:55Guest Interview with Darine Aboulezz39:18Interacting with Small Audiences vs. Large Audiences
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Public Speaking; Lecture 6Part 1: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations27:54Part 2: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations32:03Journal Article: Shark Tank: The Influence of the use of Rhetoric and Non- Verbal Communication on Investment OutcomeNon-Verbal Skills for Presentations
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Public Speaking; Lecture 7Part 1: Public Speaking in Business Setting28:04Part 2: Public Speaking in Business Setting33:13Public Speaking in Business SettingsJournal Article: From Business Dining To Public Speaking: Tips For Acquiring Professional Presence And Its Role In The Business Curricula
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Public Speaking; Lecture 8Part 1: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch34:51Part 2: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch36:43Part 3: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch34:38Journal Article: Persuasive Strategies in the SME Entrepreneurial Pitch: Functional and Discursive ConsiderationsCreating and Delivering a Business Pitch
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Public Speaking; Lecture 9Part 1: The Elevator Pitch31:39Part 2: The Elevator Pitch37:09Journal Article: Ten Simple Rules for Hitting a Home Run with your Elevator PitchMastering the Elevator Pitch
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Public Speaking; Lecture 10Part 1: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence26:25Part 2: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence29:59Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence
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Public Speaking; Lecture 11Part 1: Handling Audience Responses32:54Part 2: Handling Audience Responses35:27Handling Audience Responses, Lack of Responses, Feedback, and Questions
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Public Speaking; Lecture 12Audio-Visual Equipment for Effective Presentations33:45Post-Lecture Podcast: Audiovisual Equipment03:08Tools for Enhancing Presentations
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Public Speaking; Lecture 13Microsoft Powerpoint17:26Canva11:08Post-lecture podcast: Powerpoint & Canva03:56Effectively use software for preparing visual aids for presentations such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.
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Public Speaking; Lecture 14Part 1: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations34:45Part 2: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations47:36Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations.
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Public Speaking; Lecture 15Part 1: Online Speaking for Webinars40:23Part 2: Online Speaking for Webinars50:47Journal Article: Presentation Anxiety Analysis: Comparing face-to-face Presentations and WebinarsOnline Speaking for Webinars
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Leadership Presence; Lecture 16Part 1: Maxwell’s Influencer Framework and Joseph Grenny’s 6 Dimensions for Impact01:18:19Part 2: Maxwell’s Influencer Framework and Joseph Grenny’s 6 Dimensions for Impact55:40
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Leadership Presence; Lecture 17Part 1: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making24:31Part 2: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making26:45
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Leadership Presence; Lecture 18Part 1: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools43:41Part 2: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools30:29Part 3: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools52:51Leveraging Data Analysis Tools
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Impression Management; Lecture 19Part 1: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth38:48Part 2: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth40:11Part 3: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth46:07Journal Article: Revisiting the Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership Debate: (How) Does Emotional Intelligence Matter to Effective Leadership?Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth
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Impression Management; Lecture 20Communication and Collaboration Tools44:48
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Impression Management; Lecture 21Part 1: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:05:32Part 2: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:13:40Part 1: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:03:37Part 2: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work47:49Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for WorkJournal Article: An Audience-friendly Medical Meeting: A Good Presentation and Chairpersonship
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Impression Management; Lecture 22Part 1: Giving and Receiving Feedback about Presentations to and from Colleagues37:40Part 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback about Presentations to and from Colleagues44:18
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Impression Management; Lecture 23Part 1: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:23Part 2: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:30Part 3: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement40:17Networking Strategies for Professional DevelopmentGuest Interview with Morgan Carabott36:41
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Award in Leader as Coach (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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Coursework: Leader as CoachIntroductory Podcast00:07:25Assignment Podcast00:05:21
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Foundations of Leader as Coach; Lecture 1Lecture 1: Introduction to Coaching as a Leadership Style00:24:09Journal Article: Coaching Leadership StyleLecture 1.1: Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership and Development01:26:20Journal Article: A Study of Coaching Leadership Style Practice in ProjectsPodium Lecture 1.2: Differences Between Coaching, Mentoring, Managing, and Consulting00:29:04Journal Article: Coaching and Mentoring. Concepts and Practices in Development of CompetenciesPodium Lecture 1.3: Create a Psychologically Safe Environment00:50:57Lecture 1.4: The Coaching Process01:10:54The Coaching ProcessJournal Article: Key Tips to Providing a Psychologically Safe Learning Environment in the Clinical Setting
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Foundations of Leader as Coach; Lecture 2Podium Lecture 2: Core Coaching Skills for Leaders00:21:53Journal Article: An Exploration of Managers and Leaders Using Coaching SkillsPodium Lecture 2.1: Evaluate Different Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Team Morale, Cohesion, and Productivity00:28:27Journal Article: Leadership Styles and Their Influence on Project Team PerformancePodium Lecture 2.2: Reflections on Your own Leadership Style and Development as a Coach00:35:19Journal Article: Developing Leadership Potential in Students with Assessment, Self-Awareness, Reflection and CoachingPodium Lecture 2.3: Integrate Coaching into Everyday Leadership Practice00:57:02Journal Article: Leadership Coaching Leads to Later Stage Development
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Foundations of Leader as Coach; Lecture 3Podium Lecture 3: Coaching Models and Frameworks00:24:59Journal Article: Coaching Models for Leadership DevelopmentPodium Lecture 3.1: Cultivate a Growth Mindset00:49:12Journal Article: Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Effective Adaptation in Today’s Dynamic Workplace
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Empowering Leaders Through Coaching; Lecture 4Podium Lecture 4: Coaching for Performance Improvement00:24:02Journal Article: Coaching to Build Commitment for Generating PerformancePodium Lecture 4.1: Design Motivational Initiatives and Reward Systems00:28:33Journal Article: Recognition of Strategic Reward System and Incentives Influencing Employees
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Empowering Leaders Through Coaching; Lecture 5Podium Lecture 5: Coaching for Personal and Professional Development00:30:14Journal Article: Coaching in Education
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Empowering Leaders Through Coaching; Lecture 6Lecture 6: Introduction to Multiple Intelligences00:51:11Introduction to Multiple IntelligencesJournal Article: Affectivity, Emotional Labor, Emotional Exhaustion, and Emotional Intelligence in CoachingLecture 6.1: Part 1: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence00:38:52Lecture 6.1: Part 2: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence00:40:13Lecture 6.1: Part 3: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence00:46:10Journal Article: Developing Resilience and Harnessing Emotional IntelligenceLecture 6.2: Cultural Intelligence and its Relevance in the Contemporary Globalized Business Environment00:50:43Cultural Intelligence and its Relevance in the Contemporary Globalized Business EnvironmentJournal Article: The Impact of Cultural Intelligence on Global BusinessLecture 6.3: Cultural Agility for Effective Leadership and Teamwork00:50:49Cultural Agility for Effective Leadership and TeamworkJournal Article: Cultural Agility in the Age of Disruption
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Empowering Leaders Through Coaching; Lecture 7Podium Lecture 7: Coaching to Build High-Performing Teams00:18:19Journal Article: Trust in Building High-Performing TeamsPodium Lecture 7.1: Analyse the Role of Motivation in Enhancing Team Effectiveness00:27:29Journal Article: Impact of Resources, Role Clarity, and Motivation on Employee Performance and SatisfactionPodium Lecture 7.2: Apply Core Coaching Models to Structure Development-Focused Dialogues with Team Members00:24:43Journal Article: Leaders Fostering Dialogue Through Developmental Relationships
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Advanced Coaching Practices; Lecture 8Podium Lecture 8: Part 1: Managing Difficult Conversations Through Coaching00:59:24Podium Lecture 8: Part 2: Managing Difficult Conversations Through Coaching00:48:28Managing Difficult Conversations Through CoachingJournal Article: Conducting Tough TalksLecture 8.1: Difficult Conversations with Underperformers01:21:37Journal Article: Trainee UnderperformancePodium Lecture 8.2: Resistance and Defensiveness in Coaching Conversations00:34:08Journal Article: Resistance, Motivational Interviewing, and Executive Coaching
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Advanced Coaching Practices; Lecture 9Establishing Metrics and Evaluation Techniques to Assess the Effectiveness of Coaching InterventionsJournal Article: Assessment of the Impact of Coaching on a Company’s PerformanceLecture 9.1: Measuring Coaching Impact: Feedback, Progress, and ROI01:16:02Journal Article: Measuring ROI in Executive CoachingMeasuring Coaching Impact: Feedback, Progress, and ROI
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Advanced Coaching Practices; Lecture 10Strategies for Embedding Coaching Practices into the Organizational CultureJournal Article: Creating a Coaching CultureLecture 10.1: Training Managers and Sustaining Peer Support01:19:53Training Managers and Sustaining Peer SupportJournal Article: The Role of Peer Support in Managing Occupational StressLecture 10.2: Ethical Considerations in Coaching00:51:48Ethical Considerations in CoachingJournal Article: Friend or Facilitator: Navigating Grey Zones in Consulting
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This post-graduate level certificate program is a perfect introduction to a level 7 leadership excellence course, offering practical tools and theoretical insights that can be immediately applied to real-world challenges. By the end of the program, you will have the skills and confidence to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact in your organisation.
In order to receive this qualification, the student must successfully complete the modules:
a. Leadership Frameworks and Principles MQF/EQF Level 7, 6 ECTS
b. Organisational and Change Management in VUCA Environments MQF/EQF Level 7, 6 ECTS
c. Team Management and Motivation MQF/EQF Level 7, 6 ECTS
d. Executive Presence and Impression Management MQF/EQF Level 7, 6 ECTS
e. Leader as Coach MQF/EQF Level 7, 6 ECTS
Programme Outcomes
- The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration in Leadership Excellence is a concise and focused program designed for professionals looking to build essential leadership skills in a short time frame.
- Whether you’re seeking to enhance your management capabilities, step into a leadership role, or gain foundational knowledge in business administration, this program is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career.
- A Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in business, administration, management, or a related field
- Minimum 180 ECTS previously acquired at a Higher Education institution
- 2 years of work experience
- A GPA score of 2.5 (C+) or higher (or equivalent) will be required
- Proof of C1 level of English or equivalent
NOTE: Individuals may apply and ask for consideration to be given to considerable high level leadership experience in lieu of some of typical academic requirements
Course Syllabus Podcast
Gain a Comprehensive Understanding of the Course Syllabus with Our Informative Podcast.
- 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.
- You can submit your assessment at any time during the course.
What’s included
- No.of Modules: 5
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Duration:Full Time- 6Months
Part Time- 12Months - Learning: N/D
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