Master of Business Leadership (MBL)
July 3, 2024 2025-05-28 7:28Master of Business Leadership (MBL)
Master of Business Leadership (MBL)
Program Overview
The Program aims to develop participants’ knowledge of the essential elements and techniques of leadership, as well as knowledge, skills, and practice of the management and development of people in the workplace. The Program will reinforce the professional and transferable skills in interpersonal communication and teamwork, as well as understanding and using various tools and techniques to support strategic decision-making and effective leadership. Participants can lead teams effectively, drive organizational change, and achieve strategic goals by emphasizing more personal and creative approaches to management.
Program Objectives
Upon completing this Program, participants should be able to:
- Examine and explain the leader’s role, career path, values, decision-making, and style from various disciplinary perspectives.
- Identify and explain the connection between leadership and phenomena such as organizational performance, change management, innovation, corruption, attitudes towards power, negotiating outcomes, and accountability.
- Assess strategies for building effective relationships with followers.
- Use the principles for leading and developing people on equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Required Modules – 3 credits for each course – Total Credits = 40
Department Contacts
Stage 1 – Duration: 4 months
- Leadership Theory and Practice in Africa
- Leadership Dynamics – From Follower to a Leader
Module 1: Leadership Foundations
Module 2: Leadership in the Digital World
- Leading Digital Strategy & Transformation
- Talent Management & the Future of Work
Stage 2: Duration: 4 months
- Sustainability, Leadership, Ethics, and CSR
- Managing Innovation and Organizational Change
Module 3: Innovations and ESG in Leadership
Module 4: Leadership Risk and the Law
- Employment Law for Leaders
- Strategic Risk Management
Stage 3: Duration: 4 months
Module 5: Industry Leadership Project
- Research Methods
- Applied Industry Project
Program Certification
- Master of Business Leadership (MBL)