What should I expect from the academic programme?
In today’s knowledge-based society, employees are a firm’s most valuable resource. A key responsibility of leadership is to develop the knowledge, expertise, and skills of employees. Good leadership is crucial for the continued success of a firm in the face of increasingly competitive markets. This course presents the necessary competencies of the leader in a modern, knowledge- based organization. Central questions raised by modern leadership theory are presented and discussed. In doing so, the course focuses on requirements and instruments of professional leadership, aspects of situational leadership, and leadership communication and interactions, both in the context of strategic management and change processes. The methodological and conceptual foundations of leadership are presented to students, along with empirical examples and best-practice principles, with the intent for students to master the challenges of enhancing the firm’s most valuable asset—its employees—via professional and contemporary leadership practices.
The Course Modules will include:
- Overview of Leadership
- Leadership as a Social Role
- Leadership from the Employee’s Perspective
- Leadership from the Manager’s Perspective
- Management Tools
- Managerial Functions
- Organizational Change
- Successful Employee Management
How many teaching contact hours will there be for my academic course?
25+ academic hours
Which social and cultural immersion activities are offered as part of the course?
Alongside the main academic course, Oxford Certificate Programmes at Worcester College include a variety of cultural talks, visits and activities. Examples may include:
Oxford Activities and Evening Talks
➤ Bodleian Library
➤ Oxford University’s Museums and Galleries: Science, History, Art, Anthropology
➤ Oxford University’s Botanic Garden
➤ Day trip to Cambridge
➤ College, University and Rowing Traditions
➤ Distinguished Guest Speakers: Academics and Public Figures
➤ River Cruise on the River Thames
➤ Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral
Who is teaching my course?
All tutors who are teaching on Oxford Certificate Programmes offered by Worcester College (University of Oxford) are taught by tutors from Oxford or Cambridge.
What do I receive for completing the course?
Upon satisfactory completion of the programme, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and Achievement issued by Worcester College.
What is the teaching environment and where will I stay?
➤ Small study groups of 15–25 students
➤ Single room with standard facilities in student accommodation at Worcester College
➤ Breakfast in the historic college dining hall
➤ Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner
Worcester College (University of Oxford)?
Worcester College is one of the historic colleges of the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1714, but there has been an institution of learning on the site since the late 13th century. Although it is very close to the centre of Oxford, Worcester is the only college to have its sports grounds onsite. The college buildings are set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
Application deadline: 15th July 2024
Programme Fee: £2,080 GBP for single room lodging, also including the core academic subject, enrichment programme and board.