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Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability

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Online
1 YearProgramme Duration
Annual Fee: KES 110,000. Fee Structure: View full fee structureFees per Year
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OPEN UNIVERSITY OF KENYA

Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability

Online

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.

Career Prospects

  • Consult, manage and lead effectively on a range of projects in a variety of organisational settings ranging from schools to business establishments, government bodies, and non-governmental organisations
  • Lead and accomplish issues and initiatives at the global, national and community levels
  • Take responsibility for own actions, behaviours, and decision-making, ensuring accountability to teams and the organisation
  • Empower others to make effective contributions to the leadership and management of their organisations and communities
  • Critically evaluate contemporary issues in leadership and accountability

Learning 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
PROGRAMME DURATION1 Year
FEE PER YEARAnnual Fee: KES 110,000. Fee Structure: View full fee structure
APPLICATION STATUSOpen

INTAKE

2026 — Ongoing

Admission Requirements

  • 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.

Government Funding

KUCCPS-placed students are eligible for government scholarships and HELB loans under the new funding model.

Flexibility

Customise your learning pace and choose courses that fit your commitments.

Inclusivity

Diversity is celebrated — all students have access to support services.

Openness

Open admissions, affordable tuition, and online delivery remove barriers.

Certification

Progressive: Certificate → Diploma → Degree as you complete credit hours.