Welcome Message from the Coordinator
Welcome to the Master of Science in Leadership and Organisational Development programme at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). We are delighted to have you join a community committed to building leaders who can transform organisations and inspire teams.
Over two years, you will develop a deep understanding of leadership theory and practice and the cognitive, behavioural, and ethical competencies needed to lead at all levels of an organisation. You will learn from experienced faculty, engage in intensive coaching relationships, and graduate ready to provide vision, values, and direction for the transformation of organisations in both the public and private sectors. We look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Programme Philosophy
The programme is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills to provide leadership at all levels of organisations and to create and communicate the vision and values for the transformation of organisations. It develops personal assessments, professional skills, and knowledge in leadership strategy and organisational development — through coursework, case studies, and an intensive coaching relationship — so that graduates can apply leadership models and theories to deliver world-class performance.
Programme Objectives
- Equip students with professional skills and knowledge in the area of leadership strategy and world-class performance.
- Create a platform to develop students’ cognitive and behavioural abilities to think ethically, creatively, and innovatively about leadership dilemmas and issues.
- Equip students with skills to develop a framework for understanding leadership and organisational development in the context of culture, customs, and communication.
- Build students’ competence to apply leadership and organisational development skills, models, and theories required by contemporary leaders to be successful in the 21st century.
- Provide an enabling environment for students to build their social capital with colleagues by sharing thoughts and experiences on contemporary leadership and organisational development challenges.
Programme Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concept and application of various leadership styles.
- Demonstrate knowledge of global leadership issues and use it for critical thinking, thoughtful analysis, and globally-conscious decision-making.
- Explain the different viewpoints on leadership and organisational development as they relate to both public and private sector institutions.
- Apply the knowledge and theories of leadership and organisational development to solve real-life problems in public and private sector entities.
- Apply the skills in leadership and organisational development required by contemporary leaders to be successful in the 21st century.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and implement the key factors underlying world-class leadership and organisational development practice and performance.
Programme Structure
Year One
First Semester Courses | Second Semester Courses |
1. MPGL601 Leadership Theories & Practice — 3 2. MPGL605 Leading People and Managing Organisations — 3 3. MCPC605 Management Information Systems — 3 4. MPGL607 Research Methods I (Qualitative Design) — 3 5. MPGL619 Innovation and Change Management — 3 | 1. MPGL606 Research Methods II (Quantitative Design) — 3 2. MPGL604 Strategic Leadership — 3 3. MPGL608 Stakeholder Relations Management — 3 4. MPGL612 Poverty, Wealth & Development — 3 5. MPGL616 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution — 3 |
Year Two
First Semester Courses | Second Semester Courses |
1. MPGL602 Financial Management for Leaders — 3 2. MPGL609 Corporate Governance: Theories & Issues — 3 3. MPGL617 Organisational Development — 3 4. MCPC611 Business Leadership & Ethics — 3 | 1. MBAF610 Business Etiquette / Practitioners’ Forum — 3 2. MPGL620 Project Work — 12 |
Programme Coordinator’s Profile
Programme Coordinator: Nana Owusua Aboagye-Darko
Contact the Coordinator via email: [email protected]
Contact the Coordinator via phone: 0248393745
