Professional Outcomes
Tabor’s Master of Leadership program targets high-level leaders as well as emerging leaders, aiming to furnish graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as organisational leaders. The curriculum is meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive grasp of leadership theories, ethical obligations inherent in leadership roles, fundamental principles and practices of self-leadership, innovative change leadership strategies, and the significance of strategic leadership. Upon completion, students emerge with an advanced and cohesive education, equipping them to lead with effectiveness and productivity. Additionally, graduates develop the proficiency to lead organisational improvement initiatives that enhance their professional sphere.
Course Overview
Leaders across various tiers of responsibility, including senior, executive, departmental, and other leadership domains, are expected to navigate their professional landscapes adeptly and ethically. This necessitates not only an understanding of their specific context but also the ability to lead individuals effectively by discerning and managing responsible actions amidst many challenges. To thrive in this environment, leaders require a nuanced comprehension of core leadership theories, foundations, and practices, alongside adept implementation strategies tailored to their professional context.
Tabor’s Master of Leadership program is tailored explicitly for emerging and senior leaders occupying pivotal roles within their organisations. Building upon the groundwork laid by the Graduate Certificate and Diploma, the program enhances individuals’ leadership capabilities within and beyond their organisational boundaries. Equipping participants with the requisite knowledge and skills, it enables them to tackle significant challenges within their organisational frameworks, thereby facilitating organizational advancement and expansion. The course allow graduates to apply leadership theories in addressing pertinent organisational issues, challenges, or problems. Ultimately, the course endeavours to develop graduates into highly proficient and discerning leaders.
Tabor College has partnered with the Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU), an online Christian University in the United States of America, to potentially deliver the following units in the Master of Leadership:
i. Ethical Decision Making
ii. Leading Change and Innovation
iii. Strategic Leadership
iv. Leading with Moral Excellence
v. Entrepreneurial Leadership
vi. Organisational Behaviour and Development
LAPU is driven by a commitment to quality, online Christian education, and this partnership has been established to provide an international perspective for Tabor’s postgraduate leadership students.
LAPU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of the premiere accrediting agencies for educational institutions in the western United States.
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates of a Master’s Degree (Coursework) will have:
- a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice
- knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning
Skills
Graduates of a Master’s Degree (Coursework) will have:
- cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship
- cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
- cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
- communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship
Application
Graduates of a Master’s Degree (Coursework) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
- with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
- with high level personal autonomy and accountability
- to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship
Graduates will be able to…
- Demonstrate an advanced and integrated knowledge of contemporary organisational leadership theory, principles, and practice, as it specifically pertains to faith-based organisations
- Explain key research principles and methods applicable to undertaking leadership focused research in leading faith-based organisations
- Reflect critically on the theory and practice of leading within and beyond faith based organisations in the light of contemporary scholarship
- Identify, analyse, and generate research-based solutions to complex problems and issues commonly encountered in leading faith-based organisations
- Investigate, evaluate, synthesise, and generate complex leadership ideas, concepts, and theories at an advanced and abstract level
- Justify, interpret, and communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions, and professional decisions to other leaders, members of their organisations, and various stakeholders
- Apply their leadership knowledge and skills to new situations and challenges in faith based organisations, demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy, creativity, and initiative
- Initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate effective team leadership activities, processes and initiatives in faith-based organisations
- Evaluate, innovate, and promote practices and developments which engender organisational change and transformation and which lead to increased organisational effectiveness
- Plan, justify and execute a substantial research-based project/capstone experience that demonstrates their knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership within and beyond faith-based organisations
- Reflect on their vocation and practice of leadership in the light of what constitutes a meaningful life.
- Critically reflect on their own strengths as a leader and evaluate ways in which they can develop so that they are able to lead within and beyond faith-based organisations more effectively
Related Courses
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Postgraduate Course
Tabor’s Graduate Certificate in Leadership is particularly suited to people starting out on their professional leadership journey. It equips graduates with a deep understanding of key leadership theories and principles, and the knowledge and skills they need to make ethical decisions and lead teams, essentials task of all who are engaged in leadership roles.
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Graduate Diploma in Leadership
Postgraduate Course
Tabor’s Graduate Diploma in Leadership is designed for people who have some leadership experience, and who are looking to be better equipped for their current role and / or to take the next step on their leadership journey. Building on the foundation laid by the Graduate Certificate in Leadership, students are introduced to the key elements of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and change management, essential requirements and skills for leading modern organisations.
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12
Unit Total
6
Core
6
ELECTIVES AND CREDENTIALS*
CORE
- MTL101.8 Leadership: Theories and Praxis
- MTL102.8 Ethical Decision Making
- MTL201.8 Self-Leadership
- MTL202.8 Leading Change and Innovation
- MTL207.9 Strategic Leadership
- MTL208.9 Leadership Capstone Major Project
- OR
- MTL209.9 Leadership Capstone Minor Project + 1 Credential Unit*
ELECTIVES AND CREDENTIALS
Electives
One elective is equivalent to one Unit of study.
Students are required to choose three electives*
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
Credentials
One Credential Unit includes choice of three Leadership Credential Topics, and is equivalent to one unit of study.
Students will complete a total of three Credential Units (or Credential Unit equivalent)
- Credential Unit 1 (3 Topics)
- Credential Unit 2 (3 Topics) OR MTO141.8 Meaningful living course
- Credential Unit 3 (3 Topics) OR MTL208.9 Leadership Capstone Major Project
*Options for electives and credentials vary and are subject to availability, please contact enquiry@adelaide.tabor.edu.au for subject lists.
Where can I study?
You can study fully online.
How long does it take?
1 year 6 months (18 months) full-time or part-time equivalent.
What do I need for entry?
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for the Master of Leadership is an undergraduate degree in any field or approved equivalent. Students are also required to have three years relevant work experience in a professional role.
How much does it cost?
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fees and available payment options.
When can I start?
Semester 1 – February
Semester 2 – May
Semester 3 – July
Semester 4 – October
Additional Information
EXIT POINTS
Graduate Diploma in Leadership after 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership after 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
COURSE CODE
TABOR: M_MLD
SATAC: Not applicable
COURSE LEVEL
Postgraduate Course
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