Programme H: Emerging Academic Leaders Programme
Strategic Purpose
The transition from accomplished academic to effective academic leader is one of the least-supported career moves in higher education. This programme develops the next generation of academic leaders — those moving into programme coordination, department head, or early dean roles — with the strategic, managerial, and interpersonal capabilities they need to succeed.
Who It Is For
- Mid-career academics moving into programme or department coordination roles
- Early-career academic leaders managing teams for the first time
- Institutions building a pipeline of future institutional leadership
Key Learning Outcomes
- Lead academic teams and manage faculty performance constructively
- Design and coordinate academic programmes aligned with institutional quality standards
- Navigate institutional governance, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement
- Build a personal academic leadership philosophy and development plan
Delivery Model
- Cohort-based
- Online or hybrid
- Institutional customisation available
- Duration : 16 weeks
