Master of Arts in Leadership
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Purpose of the Programme
The Master of Arts in Leadership provides a highly flexible and innovative approach to self-motivated learners on practical insights which can be applied in various professional backgrounds.
As an interdisciplinary programme, it is open to qualified individuals with a variety of professional backgrounds, including church administration, healthcare, business, NGO, private and public sectors, and educational administration.
The leadership development programme that the Adventist University of Africa offers an interdisciplinary programme, which draws from the resources of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS), particularly, from management science, education, health, and research methodology. It also draws from the resources of the Seminary for the enhancement of its philosophical and fiduciary strand.
Philosophically, the leadership programme is undergirded by the belief that God is the Creator of the universe and the Sustainer of life. Moreover, the same God is the Redeemer of human beings. This God has commissioned us to advance His work of reconciling human beings to Himself, and thus, restoring the image of God to humanity in preparation for His return to take His people where He is. Education is the work of a lifetime to achieve God’s redemptive agenda. Seventh-day Adventists believe that education is preparation “for active life that is marked by excellence,” and this understanding drives the leadership development programme at AUA.
- Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 or 55% to 59% may be accepted on probation.
- Applicant should be in active service at the time of application.
- Previous work experience in leadership is highly desirable.
- Have two Recommendations: One from a religious leader and one from your previous university or from your employing organization. Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in English.
Full Time – 2 years (4 Semesters) – Total 41 Credits |
Part Time – 3 years (3 Sessions) – Total 41 Credits |
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Year 1 1st Sem. |
Year 1 2nd Sem |
Year 2 1st Sem |
Year 2 2nd Sem |
Year 1 Session 1 |
Year 2 Session 2 |
Year 3 Session 3 |
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13 |
13 |
9 |
6 |
13 |
13 |
15 |
MA in Leadership |
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Core Courses |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
LEAD 620 |
Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
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LEAD 644 |
Financial Leadership |
3 |
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LEAD 654 |
Information Technology for Leaders |
3 |
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LEAD 643 |
Leadership Ethics and Christian Values |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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Specialization 1 |
Business Leadership |
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LEAD 634 |
Strategic Leadership and Planned Change |
3 |
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LEAD 632 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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LEAD 645 |
Change and Crisis Management |
3 |
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LEAD 652 |
Resource Mobilization and Grant Proposal Writing |
3 |
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LEAD 653 |
Procurement and Supply Chain Management |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Specialization 2 |
Church Leadership |
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LEAD 621 |
Leadership in a Multicultural Perspectives |
3 |
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LEAD 631 |
Human Resource Management in Church Setting |
3 |
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LEAD 640 |
Organization and Management for Leaders |
3 |
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LEAD 658 |
Governance and Administrative Policies |
3 |
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LEAD 677 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Specialization 3 |
Educational Leadership |
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EDUC 620 |
Human Resource Management in Education |
3 |
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EDUC 634 |
Strategic Leadership and Planned Change in Education |
3 |
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EDUC 650 |
Educational Financial Management |
3 |
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EDUC 605 |
Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Techniques |
3 |
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EDUC 608 |
Education Policy Studies |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Research |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
LERM 640 |
Qualitative Research |
4 |
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LERM 650 |
Quantitative Research |
4 |
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LERM 670 or |
Project/Thesis |
6 |
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Total |
14 |
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Grand Total: |
41 Credits |
Semester Schedule
Full Time MA Leadership Schedule – Total 41 Credits
YEAR 1 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Courses |
Cr |
Code |
Courses |
Cr |
LERM 640 |
Qualitative Research |
4 |
LERM 650 |
Quantitative Research |
4 |
LEAD 620 |
Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
LEAD 654 |
Information Technology for Leaders |
3 |
LEAD 644 |
Financial Leadership |
3 |
Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
|
Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
13 |
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YEAR 2 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Courses |
Cr |
Code |
Courses |
Cr |
Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
LERM 670 or LERM 680 |
Project/Thesis |
6 |
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Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
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LEAD 643 |
Leadership Ethics and Christian Values |
3 |
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Total |
9 |
6 |
Part Time MA Leadership Schedule – Total 41 Credits
Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Courses |
Cr |
Code |
Courses |
Cr |
LERM 640 |
Qualitative Research |
4 |
LERM 650 |
Quantitative Research |
4 |
LEAD 620 |
Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
LEAD 654 |
Information Technology for Leaders |
3 |
LEAD 644 |
Financial Leadership |
3 |
Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
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Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
13 |
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Year 3 - Session 3 |
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Code |
Courses |
Cr |
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Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
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Specialization 1 or 2 or 3 |
3 |
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LEAD 643 |
Leadership Ethics and Christian Values |
3 |
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LERM 670 or LERM 680 |
Project/Thesis |
6 |
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Total |
15 |