Master of Arts in Leadership

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“Become a competent leader
prepared for today’s challenging times.”

About the Programme

The Master of Arts in Leadership is an interdisciplinary, collaborative postgraduate programme aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities and competencies, thus improving effectiveness to lead organizations to the next higher level. It is open to qualified individuals from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds, including church, education, healthcare, business, private organizations, government and non-governmental organizations.

What You May Become?

  • a visionary and innovative driver
  • an efficient problem solver 
  • an effective communicator
  • a people-oriented leader
  • a passionate mentor

Specializations

  • Business Leadership
  • Church Leadership
  • Educational Leadership

Duration of the Programme

  • Full Time – Two Years
  • Part Time – Three Years

  1. 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.
  2. Applicant should be in active service at the time of application.
  3. Previous work experience in leadership is highly desirable
  4. 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.
  5. Must demonstrate proficiency in English.

Curriculum

LEAD 620
Foundations of Leadership

 

LEAD 644
Financial Leadership

 

LEAD 654
Information Technology for Leaders

 

LEAD 643
Leadership Ethics and Christian Values

Code    Course Title

LEAD 634   
Strategic Leadership and Planned Change

LEAD 633   
Human Resource Management

LEAD 645   
Change and Crisis Management

LEAD 656   
Resource Mobilization and Grant Proposal Writing

LEAD 653   
Procurement and Supply Chain Management

LEAD 621   
Leadership in Multicultural Context

 

LEAD 631   
Human Resource Management in a Church setting

 

LEAD 640   
Organization and Management for Leaders

 

LEAD 658   
Governance and Administrative Policies

 

LEAD 677   
Church Leadership and Administration

EDUC 620   
Human Resource Management in Education

 

EDUC 634  
Strategic Leadership and Planned Change in Education

 

EDUC 650   
Educational Financial Management

 

EDUC 605   
Curriculum design and Pedagogical Techniques

 

EDUC 608   
Education Policy Studies

Programme Coordinator

Credential Musa Nyakora

Musa Nyakora, PhD

Professor Social Sciences Department

Professor of organizational leadership and head of the department, social sciences, school of postgraduate studies, program coordinator: master of arts in leadership and doctor of philosophy (PhD) in leadership

 

Education
Doctoral Degree in Organizational Development, 2004

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Organizational transformation

Biography
Prof. Musa has taught in several Universities within East Africa for over 20 years in the areas of strategic management, organizational leadership, and HR among other courses/areas. He is currently the Head of Department of Social Sciences, and Programme Coordinator for the Leadership programs.

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Musa Nyakora, PhD

Professor Social Sciences Department

Professor of organizational leadership and head of the department, social sciences, school of postgraduate studies, program coordinator: master of arts in leadership and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in leadership

Education
Doctoral Degree in Organizational Development, 2004

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Organizational transformation

Biography
Prof. Musa has taught in several Universities within East Africa for over 20 years in the areas of strategic management, organizational leadership, and HR among other courses/areas. He is currently the Head of Department, Social Sciences, and Program Coordinator for the Leadership programs.

Featured Alumni

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Thandazile Dube

Zimbabwe, Class of 2020

This program shaped, sharpened and developed my leadership skills. AUA program prepares leaders including women to occupy leadership positions with confidence. Personally, the program improved my professionalism, increased my efficiency and effectiveness as a leader. As a result, I learnt that leading with the head and heart was crucial in leadership. Being people-oriented was one of the concepts that particularly intrigued me. I have emerged as self-starter who works well with others and believe in teamwork. I have come to appreciate the role leadership plays in shaping any organization and how everything “rises and falls on leadership”. Much appreciation goes to AUA Leadership Gurus and AUA family at large for grooming me to be such a leader that I am

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Thandazile Dube

Zimbabwe, Class of 2020

This program shaped, sharpened and developed my leadership skills. AUA program prepares leaders including women to occupy leadership positions with confidence. Personally, the program improved my professionalism, increased my efficiency and effectiveness as a leader. As a result, I learnt that leading with the head and heart was crucial in leadership. Being people-oriented was one of the concepts that particularly intrigued me. I have emerged as self-starter who works well with others and believe in teamwork. I have come to appreciate the role leadership plays in shaping any organization and how everything “rises and falls on leadership”. Much appreciation goes to AUA Leadership Gurus and AUA family at large for grooming me to be such a leader that I am

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