Anglia Ruskin University

Online MA Leadership

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Online MA Leadership The Ashcroft International Business School at Anglia Ruskin University has designed a flexible, dynamic and globally-focused leadership course to meet the developmental needs of leaders in contemporary organisations.

Fees

Course content

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Our course is aimed at graduates who have some experience of working in a leadership role and are keen to develop their skills further. It will be attractive to those who wish to progress to more senior levels in their careers as leaders, managers or consultants.

Course benefits

Organisations are seeking leaders who can inspire and motivate a diverse group of people to work ethically towards a common goal. Increasingly, this goal includes a focus on sustainability and the organisation’s global responsibility. The Global Fitness Framework (GFF) is used on our course as the framework through which you will develop your skills. The GFF is a holistic framework which enables our course to develop all-round effective leaders.

Our course commences in January 2011 and is delivered fully, online over one year full-time study or two years part-time study, with topics including: n Leadership Foundations n Developing the Modern Leader n Advanced Decision Making n Strategic Leadership n Global Leadership n Postgraduate Major Project We can also offer tailored courses to meet the specific needs of your organisation. Please call our Contact Centre on 0845 271 3333 for more information.

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Our MA in Leadership will enable you to: n d evelop a broad understanding of the principles and practices of leadership, and develop a critical awareness of your own leadership effectiveness n d evelop key leadership competences, including negotiation, decision making, time management, team leadership, stress management, conflict resolution and communication and presentation skills n d evelop advanced leadership competences and awareness, including organisational transformation, innovation, intercultural leadership, power and politics, emotional and spiritual intelligence, and an understanding of leader-led dynamics n h andle complex organisational issues from a leadership perspective across a wide range of disciplines n s tudy in a stimulating and supportive learning environment, which will foster personal growth and effectiveness as a leader.

Our course is a clearly structured into three phases.

The first phase focuses on gaining a thorough understanding of the leadership function and the skills and competencies that are required for a leader to be effective. The second phase provides insights into contemporary research and leading-edge practice.

The third phase will equip you with the skills and competence to conduct advanced research.

Our course is delivered via flexible open learning and teaching is especially designed for online delivery.

You will be exposed to the cutting-edge knowledge and experience of our wide range of expert practitioners, professors of management practice and visiting fellows, as well as your fellow students, giving you the latest insights into contemporary global leadership issues.

Assessment Our assessment methods reflect professional practice in the work environment and include assignments, presentations, reflective portfolios and personal development plans, all related to leadership practice.

There are no formal examinations.