Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability
Programme overview
This programme is designed to equip learners with knowledge, skills and attitude to understand the environment in which their organisations operate; and align good strategic decision-making to maintain their organisational effectiveness and high performance. It seeks to build learners’ capacity to apply theory to everyday situations and develop the knowledge, skills and awareness to empower others to make effective contributions to the leadership and management of their organisations and communities, and be able to critically evaluate contemporary issues in leadership and accountability.
Leadership and Accountability Career Projections:
Graduates of this program can pursue diverse and rewarding career paths, including but not limited to:
- Team Leader or Manager
- Roles within Government and Public Administration
- Entrepreneurship Ventures
- Human Resources Manager/Director
- Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
- Positions in Financial Services Leadership
Program's Inspirational Focus
This program is a transformative educational odyssey, underpinned by a commitment to developing leaders who not only comprehend their organizational landscapes but also possess the acumen to navigate complex ethical and professional challenges. Our vision is to empower learners to infuse theory into daily practice, thereby inspiring others to make impactful contributions to leadership and management, both within their organizations and communities. Graduates of this program are poised to critically assess and address contemporary issues in leadership and accountability.
Expected outcomes
- Describe the current policy environment for leadership accountability in a variety of settings
- Analyse various ethical and professional issues in leadership and accountability
- Formulate appropriate public policy on leadership and accountability
- Practise the characteristics of an accountable leader and build accountable teams
Entry requirements
A candidate must satisfy the general University admission criteria for undergraduate programmes.
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by Senate OR
- Any other qualifications that may be determined by senate recognizing prior learning leading to equivalents of the identified criteria, experience and skills of learners.
Programme structure
This program is meticulously designed to empower learners with a profound understanding of leadership accountability, fostering a transformative educational journey that equips individuals with knowledge, skills, and the right attitude. Upon completion of this program, learners will have honed the following competencies:
- Articulate a comprehensive understanding of the prevailing policy landscape surrounding leadership accountability across diverse settings.
- Analyze complex ethical and professional dilemmas inherent to leadership and accountability, cultivating a nuanced perspective.
- Craft sound and effective public policies aimed at enhancing leadership and accountability within organizational and community contexts.
- Embody the attributes of an accountable leader while proficiently constructing accountable teams that contribute to the advancement of organizational objectives.
Programme Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, the student will be able to:
- Describe the current policy environment for leadership accountability in a variety of settings
- Analyse various ethical and professional issues in leadership and accountability
- Formulate appropriate public policy on leadership and accountability
- Practise the characteristics of an accountable leader and build accountable teams
Total credit hours and course units required for graduation
Total credit hours and course units required for graduation The programme shall be offered in 8 semesters. The minimum total courses for the programme are 48. The minimum total course credit hours required for graduation is 144 hours.
Assessment methods
Student Assessment at programme level
The course will be assessed through:
- Content embedded quizzes
- Online practical work
- Open book tests
- Project reports
- End of course online examination
The projects will be assessed through e- portfolios. Students will present their work to an evaluation panel. All students’ work will be checked for plagiarism. The students should be logged in with the university provided login details in order to carry out any task.
Countinous Assessment
Tests/Tasks: 50%
Examination 50%
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Delivery mode
Online
Accreditation info
Fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and recognised globally for digital-first excellence.
School of Business & Economics
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya