Become an engaging leader (recruiting 2014)
MSc in Leadership
The MSc in Leadership is available as a 1 year full-time programme or a 2-year part-time programme.
It focuses on the development of leadership skills within the current international context of the changing nature of work. You will learn how to lead in today’s challenging and uncertain times and become an effective and engaging leader.
You will explore established theories of leadership as well as cutting-edge research in areas such as positive organisational behaviour, authentic and entrepreneurial leadership. The programme has a practical focus and includes topics such as leading across cultures, leading for innovation and the management of conflict – all critical to performance in the contemporary workplace.
The programme has three distinct features:
Focus on skill-building and action-learning: Two dedicated modules will focus on building your leadership knowledge and skills through experiential learning, structured self-reflection, team-based exercises and simulations in small group settings. You will refine your skills through applying them in case study and team work as well as through conducting your own independent research project.
Focus on practical relevance: The programme features guest speakers and offers site visits to leading companies as well as public and third sector organisations.
Focus on research-excellence and research-led teaching: The program combines cutting-edge expertise in work psychology with management theory and practice to provide real insights into how to lead successful organisations. Delivered by faculty members from the Management School and the world-renowned Institute of Work Psychology, programme content is informed by both our ground-breaking research and our extensive workplace experience with leaders and organisations in the private, public and third sector.
Profile of typical candidate
This programme is aimed at both current and future managers who are looking to develop their leadership skills. You will learn how to develop and support positive change in colleagues, employees or organisations and markets. The programme content is designed to reflect closely the real-world business environment and focuses on the applied skills and expertise sought by today’s employers. You may be a specialist in a particular field looking to develop your management skills with a view to promotion or you could be from a more general background with ambitions in leadership and people management.
Our dedicated Careers Service provides excellent support for Masters students and will help you develop the skills you need to progress your career. They are also able to put you in touch with a variety of different employers.
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You will need a good degree in any subject (2:1 or higher) or approved professional qualification combined with a desire to learn about principles and practices of management. Prior management experience is not required but is an advantage. IELTS is our preferred test of language. You need an IELTS score of 7, with at least 6 in all the component tests. If you are unable to sit the IELTS, you should take TOEFL. You need iBT 100, with a minimum component score of 23. |
Course Fees for 2013/4 are:
Alumni of the University are entitled to a scholarship of £1000 (reduction in fee charged) if they choose to remain at the University to study for a Masters programme. |
Contact us
For questions regarding the content of the MSc in Leadership contact the academic course director Dr Ute Stephan at u.stephan@sheffield.ac.uk. For all other enquires please contact the Postgraduate office.
Postgraduate office
University of Sheffield Management School
9 Mappin St
Sheffield
S1 4DT
Tel: +44 (0)114 222 3376
Email: pmgt_help@sheffield.ac.uk