MSc Leadership

Programme Overview

This module is designed for students to develop a comprehensive understanding of research in general and business. Both academic business research and business consultancy research are addressed in the module. 

The module examines the concepts and theories underlying research, as well as the practice of research. The module has an applied focus. The readings and assignments are designed to identify a feasible research topic and develop a research proposal for academic business or business consultancy research. How research problems and questions may be identified, and the process of achieving thoughtful, effective and efficient research design are examined. The importance of the literature review and how it can be carried out for optimal effectiveness in research are investigated.

In addition, the module provides an overview of research methodologies and methods and the techniques of the research process as applied to business, whether as a business consultant or as an academic researcher. The philosophical and epistemological assumptions underpinning the research approaches and methodologies, as well as their role in determining the design and implementation of the research, are studied. Besides these aspects, the ethical aspects of research and consultancy are also addressed. 

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This module is a continuation of Research Methods for Business and Management I in which the student will complete the project or dissertation presented in the first module. 

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This module equips you with a thorough understanding of the advantages and challenges presented by workplace diversity, suggesting techniques to manage effectively and maximise the benefits of diversity. You will be guided through a comprehensive understanding of effectively managing diversity on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ability, national origin, and intersectionality in organisations and about issues various groups face, including discrimination. 

In addition, you will analyse data in ways that facilitate the development and evaluation of human resource (HR) policies, practices, and strategies. Having an engaged workforce improves organisational productivity, because engaged employees are involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace. It is critical for managers to understand the human resource management practices that facilitate employee engagement as well as how to conduct a competent workforce survey and use the data to assess and maintain/improve employee engagement. 

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This module introduces a wide range of economic concepts, theories and analytical techniques. It considers of the fundamentals of supply and demand, the microeconomic theory of the firm, the macroeconomic fiscal policy and monetary policy, and selected topics, such as international trade, financial markets, economic growth, and externalities, both positive and negative. The supply and demand model is the fundamental market model where trade-offs and choices are considered by comparing benefits and costs. Product and market structures, including perfectly competitive, monopolistically competitive, oligopolies, and monopolies, are analysed at the firm level. Macroeconomic issues of fiscal and monetary policy are explored at an aggregate level. Finally, selected topics in international trade, financial markets, economic growth, and positive and negative externalities are examined. 

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During this course, you will learn about the critical financial fundamentals necessary for managing an organisation’s operational activities and achieving its strategic goals. You will learn about the time value of money, investing in various instruments, making critical decisions regarding capital expenditures, and various methods for successfully capitalising the firm. Managing critical cash flows and allocation of financial assets are also discussed in detail from a managerial perspective.

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During this module, students will learn the skills and characteristics of an effective leader. Students will learn how to apply leadership skills during change and in multicultural and diverse environments. The common thread throughout the course will be leading with strong managerial ethics, emotional intelligence, and reflective leadership. The course will also examine the relationship between contemporary leadership issues and classical leadership theory.

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This module lays the foundation to gaining competitive advantage in the global marketplace by providing a hands-on understanding of the competitive implications affecting global marketing strategies; analysing, planning, organising, and managing an international business strategy; and human resource implications. Topics include foreign market surveys; the role of competitive intelligence; understanding trade barriers, pricing, distribution channels, and cultural differences. 

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You will examine methods to improve organisational effectiveness. You will study organisational change, including the concept of planning change, the basic roles and styles of the change manager, and resistance to organisational change and how to overcome it. All aspects of dealing with the people aspects of organisational change from the perspective of a change leader or consultant are discussed in this course. Topics cover personal change, models and frameworks for change, methods for changing corporate culture and mindsets, approaches to strategy execution, and techniques for implementing new organisational designs and technologies.

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This module provides project managers with soft skills including leading teams, communicating strategies and plans, building trust, facilitating teamwork, and supporting diversity. The process of constructing effective communication plans to ensure all team members are operating under the same assumptions will be shared. Common management and leadership strategies will be applied to the project management process. Students will take away knowledge and skills to help make them a more effective, efficient and trusted leader for project success.  

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This module combines theory and practice to address contemporary issues and connects them to psychological theories in the field of organisational leadership. It will utilise research, case studies, and real-world situations to illustrate how psychological practices can be used in assessing and improving leadership in organisations.

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It is important for managers to know how organisations intend to engage with their environment and consequently develop capabilities and competencies to provide competitive advantages and fulfil their organisational objectives. This course focuses on models conceived by observing businesses in developed countries and applies to all sizes of firms including corporations operating globally.