Masters in Leadership and Management
Learn to lead
- Business and Finance
- Full/ Part Time
- 1/2 Years
- Start Sept '20
About this programme
Why choose this programme?
Participative learning
You will benefit from teaching approaches that place you at the heart of learning, thus ensuring learning is relevant and enjoyable.
UK-Aligned quality standards
Our UK-aligned, industry-led programmes ensure you’re getting the skills that employers are looking for, while our smaller class sizes give you the space to explore big ideas.
Elective Modules
You will also have the opportunity to tailor the programme to your needs by selecting two specialist Elective Modules during your studies.
Capstone Project
The capstone project in your final semester is a multifaceted assignment that provides a unique opportunity to apply all the skills and knowledge learned throughout the Master’s.
Unique location
You will benefit from teaching and learning that is aligned to the UK standards of provision, but has the advantage of a Mediterranean setting within a dynamic business environment.
Delivery
Delivered by expert teaching staff and industry experts, the full-time mode is a one-year accelerated programme that usually requires a commitment of sixteen hours class time a week.
Students will also have the option to tailor their programme by selecting specialist Elective Modules.
The part time study mode is designed to fit around your career and typically requires a commitment of 8 hours class time a week over two evenings.
Programme structure
| Semester One September -December |
Semester Two January-April |
Semester Three May-August |
| Budgeting & Accounting | Leadership and Managing Change | Capstone Project* |
| Managing New Technologies | Comparative Management | |
| Elective Module** | Elective Module** | |
| Managing People | Strategic Decision Making |
* Students can choose a project that has a general public sector focus or a more specialist focus such as Social Work.
**Students can select their preferred electives from a list of Elective Modules.
Elective Modules
Electives for the MA in Leadership and Management aim to provide students the opportunity to enhance their leadership and management knowledge in specific areas of interest. In meeting elective credit requirements, you will have the opportunity to select up to two modules delivered face-to-face at the University of Gibraltar or, up to four online modules delivered via King’s College London’s International School for Government.
Face-to-face*
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Business Ethics
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Marketing Management
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Conflict Management
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Operational Management
Online (Kings College London)**
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Learning What Works
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User-Centred Digital Government
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Robust Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty
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Approaches to Policymaking
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Empathy and Emotion in Policymaking
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Communications, Media and Public Policy
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Key Models in Public Management: A Comparative Analysis
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Understanding Political Leadership
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Advanced Parliamentary Theory and Practice
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The Economic Analysis of Public Policy
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Ethics, Leadership and Governance
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Participatory and Deliberative Governance
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International Conflict Analysis and Resolution
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Forecasting and Horizon-Scanning in Policymaking
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Behavioural Insights and Government Policy
*Note that each face to face module has 15 credits
** Note that each on-line module has 5 credits, entry points vary and admission cannot be guaranteed.
Note titles are subject to change
A unique learning experience
Based at the University of Gibraltar’s award winning Europa Point Campus, you will have access to specialist learning resources including open study areas and cutting-edge technology. This, combined with a curriculum that blends theoretical approaches with practical experience, means that you will emerge from the course ready to lead within your organisation.
Entry Profile
Typically, applicants for the MA Management & Leadership will:
- Possess a good first degree awarded by a UK university or overseas equivalent.
- Be able to communicate ideas effectively in writing, in discussions and presentations. Basic IT skills, such as word-processing, email and Internet are expected.
- Work experience; we value diversity of experience in our student body, therefore we welcome applications from recent graduates who have undertaken meaningful placements as well as those with all levels of work experience. We are more interested in the impact that you have had in your workplace than the length of time spent.
English language requirements:
An overall IELTS test result of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-tests. Equivalent awards will be considered (e.g. Pearson’s Test of English, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English, City & Guilds International ESOL 8984, or the TOEFL- IBT test of English proficiency). If you do not meet our entry requirements, you can still apply as we will consider your application.
more info
Offers are based on a combination of qualifications, the applicant’s personal statement and references. For guidelines on personal statements and references please click here.
Fees
| Programme | Fee (per annum) | Years |
| Full-Time | £14,500 | 1 |
| Part-Time | £7,250 | 2 |
| International (Non-EU) | £16,500 | 1 |
Fees are subject to indexation
Scholarships
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If you have been resident in Gibraltar for more than five years then, once you receive your offer letter from the University of Gibraltar, you can apply to the Department of Education for funding.
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