Master of Arts (MA) In Leadership and Business Development

• Master specialised knowledge and understanding of the importance of workplace learning and development
• Master specialised knowledge of employment legislation in Europe and the latest trends, best practices and innovations in employee and labour relations
• Master multidisciplinary knowledge of effective global business strategy, including market entry, globalisation and growth
• Master knowledge of the key principles of project management and their application to real-world projects
• Master multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge of compliance with ethics and professional standards (including critically appraising industry trends and monitoring best practices) within their profession and industry / aspiring profession and industry
• Master theoretical and practical knowledge of business research, the research process and the role of theory and empirical evidence in the creation of knowledge, the design and conduct of research projects in real-world settings

Relationship to Occupation

• Business Development Managers
• Business Development Executives
• Executive Managers
• Business Continuity Planners
• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Business Operations Specialists
• Management Analysts
• First Line Supervisors
• Sales Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Purchasing Managers
• Operations Managers
• Property Managers
• Project Managers
• Administrative Service Managers

Prerequisites

• Students who have no training in the field must have completed a bachelor’s in a relevant subject or have completed an MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialisation.
• Similarly, students applying for the course need to be fluent in English since the course is taught in English. Therefore, proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in business, administration, commerce, finance, sciences, management, human resources, psychology or a related field
• Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset

Fees 

Available on Request

Start Date *

Following October 2024, the next intakes would be in January, April and July 2025

A participative and innovative pedagogy

Our training courses are based on a participative and innovative pedagogy based on the value of the example and the constant exchange between learners and experienced professionals. The realities of corporate life are at the heart of the personalised learning methods we use. They are intended to identify potentials and to hatch vocations of managers and business developers. Our campus is also open to all international candidates who wish to study management in Malta.