MBA

The MBA – Leadership, Equity & Organisational Development

Programme Overview & Philosophy

The MBA – Leadership, Equity & Organisational Development has been developed with (i) leading organisational change, and (ii) improving equity, diversity & inclusion within organisations at its core.  It allows learners to:

• Combine studies in leadership with studies in equity, diversity & inclusion 
• Link theory with practice by locating your studies within an organisational context 
• Study from the comfort of your home or office within or outside the UK  
• Study in small groups with professionals interested in or working to lead change for equity in their organisations 
• Gain a Buckinghamshire New University/ UK Higher Education Institution accredited qualification 

The MBA – Leadership, Equity & Organisational Development aims to develop an understanding and critical appreciation of the theories, tools and techniques of leadership and equity, diversity & inclusion that will enable programme learners to more effectively contribute to or lead organisational change. In doing so, the programme seeks to simultaneously improve the management practice, leadership for equity – essential elements of organisational development. 

The overarching purpose, in the context of this MBA is, to provide learners with:

• An advanced understanding of leadership, management and change – within and beyond the organisational context
• An advanced understanding of equity, diversity & inclusion, intersectionality and people management – within and beyond the organisational context 
• Opportunities for the systematic development of the skills of objective analysis, evaluation, and criticality in decoding complex EDI data and legal casework related to EDI 
• Opportunities to develop confidence in effectively appraising and implementing management strategies, as well as critiquing and improving existing policy and other systems
• An ability to apply and combine knowledge and understanding of organisations and peoples, resulting in a more nuanced way of managing this complex interplay 
• A stimulating academic and professional environment based on openness, empathy, curiosity and critical appraisal.

The MBA – Leadership, Equity & Organisational Development consists of 180 level 7 credits based on the UK’s National Qualifications Framework for Masters degrees, and the content has been being informed by QAA (UK Quality Assurance Agency) benchmark statements for programmes in Management, Leadership and Business. In addition, extensive research has been undertaken to ensure this qualification reflect tasks and activities for stakeholders in a range of organisational contexts.  For example, the following sources have been consulted: 

• ILM’s 5 Leadership dimensions 
• Commonwealth Educational Leadership Handbook 
• IESE’s Leadership for Inclusivity Capabilities Framework 
• CMI Professional Standards
• Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship (ST0480/01)
• Stakeholder consultation
• Consultation with businesses/ industry.

This programme requires successful completion of all compulsory elements, including an Institution Focused Change Study (Impact Case Study). 

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Huddersfield, February 2025.