Master of Science in Strategic Management and Leadership
The 15-month full-time (2.5 years part-time) MSc in Strategic Management and Leadership is a taught and research-based qualification. The programme is designed to support the student to better integrate evidence into practice and become a critical and reflective practitioner. It provides the student with a high-level academic qualification with a strong relevance to management practice and research. The taught element in the 1st and 2nd semesters of the programme supports peer learning and networking at a master’s level of study. The 3rd Semester is spent in Research and Seminars, and the production of a 15,000 and 20,000-word thesis.
Key Information
Academic Division
Tali Graduate School
Duration
1 Year
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
Institutions
Teaching Institution
SouthShore University College
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Quality & Accreditation
Fully accredited by GTEC and monitored by the DOEQA. External Examiners ensure global assessment parity.
Admission Requirements
- Entry Requirements
A relevant good first degree (at least second-class lower division) from a recognised tertiary institution in social and management sciences. Persons working in leadership positions in organisations but with first at least second-class lower division degrees in non-social sciences can apply.
- Duration of the programme
This program provides students with a 15-month (a maximum of 4 years) MSc in Strategic Management and Leadership. The MSc degree would be awarded after completing successfully all three core courses, qualifying examination, participation in seminars and conferences, and a thesis.
Curriculum Overview
Year 1
Semester I
Organisational Analysis
Leadership and Management
Competitive Strategy
Business and Legal Environment
Macro Economies
Artificial Intelligence in Business Management
Corporate Strategy
International Business Management
Managing & Leading the Team
Leading Strategic Change
Strategic Decision Making
Research Seminars
MSc MSL Dissertation
Career Prospects
Leaders and managers in private and public sectors
Leadership and strategy consultancy
Teaching and training in universities and other post-secondary institutions
Senior management roles in government and other public institutions
Advanced careers in NGOs, International organisations, etc.