Master of Leadership for Development (Online) Master Diploma

Created in partnership with the University of Melbourne, this pioneering Master of Leadership for Development course offers a practical approach to leadership development, combining critical thinking with hands-on skills. You’ll explore key themes like communication, decision-making, and self-reflection, and apply them to real-world challenges. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to lead positive change in any development context.<br/><br/>The course is delivered 100% online and can be completed in 24 months part-time.<br/><br/>**Benefits to your career**<br/>- Master contextually relevant leadership skills: Leadership in development is contextually unique when compared to broader leadership. Learn leadership skills specifically tailored to development, preparing you for real-world challenges.<br/><br/><br/>- Hone your practical skills: Build practical skills for effective negotiation, diplomacy and cross-cultural communication. You’ll understand different development paradigms and how to adapt strategies to various cultural and political contexts.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a global perspective: Global development challenges require globally minded, collaborative leaders. Through the course you will build a network of peers in the industry across the globe and learn from their experiences.<br/><br/><br/>- Build your resilience: Complex development issues need resilient leaders. Build your resilience and practise applying your skills in real-life scenarios so you’re ready for the situations you’ll encounter as your career grows.<br/><br/><br/>- Apply your knowledge to your work: Designed for working professionals, the course lets you apply your learning immediately to your current role. You can balance work, study, and personal commitments without needing to pause your career.<br/>