The Program
Tabor’s Master of Leadership has been developed with flexibility and practical application in mind and will be offered over quadmester periods to accommodate busy teachers.
Completion of the program can be achieved in 18 months or less, depending on recognised prior learning, and will consist of the following components:
- Six Core leadership units
- Three Elective units, allowing students to develop expertise in a particular focus area, such as educational leadership.
- Nine Leadership credentials, which can be obtained by demonstrating workplace leadership skills and experience.
Professional Outcomes
Embark on a journey of transformation with Tabor’s Master of Leadership, with a specialisation in Educational Leadership. This unique program is designed to empower educators with the strategic insights and practical expertise necessary to spearhead change and innovation within today’s dynamic educational landscape.
Through a comprehensive curriculum grounded in leadership theory and best practice, the program is designed to cultivate visionary leaders who possess a sound understanding of leadership ethics; team dynamics; innovative team leadership; the fundamental principles and practices of self-leadership; and the practice and value of strategic leadership.
Whether you’re aspiring to lead a department, school, district, or educational organisation, Tabor’s Master of Leadership with a specialisation in Educational Leadership will empower you to make a lasting impact, inspire positive change, and cultivate a brighter future for generations to come.
Course Overview
Leaders at all levels of responsibility within organizations, spanning from departmental to senior executive roles, must navigate their professional contexts effectively. This requires not only a deep understanding of and engagement with their particular context, but also the capacity to lead well by discerning and managing responsible action in the face of complex demands. To meet these challenges, leaders require an advanced understanding of core leadership theories, underpinnings and practices, as well as how these principles might effectively be applied within dynamic organisational settings.
Tabor’s Master of Leadership is specifically designed for senior leaders or those aspiring to senior leadership. It deepens the individual’s capacity to lead both within and outside of their organisation and, through thoughtful engagement with the richness of the Christian tradition, offers the knowledge and skills necessary to address significant issues within their organisational setting. The culmination of the Master of Leadership is a capstone project that provides students the opportunity to apply leadership theory to a particular real-world challenge or issue of their choice. Overall, the course aims to form graduates into highly competent and thoughtful leaders equipped to drive positive change and transformation within their organisations and beyond.
Tabor College has partnered with the Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU), an online Christian University in the United States of America, to potentially deliver the following units in the Master of Leadership:
i. Ethical Decision Making
ii. Leading Change and Innovation
iii. Strategic Leadership
iv. Leading with Moral Excellence
v. Entrepreneurial Leadership
vi. Organisational Behaviour and Development
LAPU is driven by a commitment to quality, online Christian education, and this partnership has been established to provide an international perspective for Tabor’s postgraduate leadership students.
LAPU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of the premiere accrediting agencies for educational institutions in the western United States.
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Demonstrate an advanced and integrated knowledge of contemporary organisational leadership theory, principles, and practice, as it specifically pertains to faith-based organisations
- Explain key research principles and methods applicable to undertaking leadership focused research in leading faith-based organisations
- Reflect critically on the theory and practice of leading within and beyond faith based organisations in the light of contemporary scholarship
- Identify, analyse, and generate research-based solutions to complex problems and issues commonly encountered in leading faith-based organisations
- Investigate, evaluate, synthesise, and generate complex leadership ideas, concepts, and theories at an advanced and abstract level
- Justify, interpret, and communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions, and professional decisions to other leaders, members of their organisations, and various stakeholders
- Apply their leadership knowledge and skills to new situations and challenges in faith based organisations, demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy, creativity, and initiative
- Initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate effective team leadership activities, processes and initiatives in faith-based organisations
- Evaluate, innovate, and promote practices and developments which engender organisational change and transformation and which lead to increased organisational effectiveness
- Plan, justify and execute a substantial research-based project/capstone experience that demonstrates their knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership within and beyond faith-based organisations
- Reflect on their vocation and practice of leadership in the light of what constitutes a meaningful life.
- Critically reflect on their own strengths as a leader and evaluate ways in which they can develop so that they are able to lead within and beyond faith-based organisations more effectively
Related Courses
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Postgraduate Course
Tabor’s Graduate Certificate in Leadership is particularly suited to people starting out on their professional leadership journey. It equips graduates with a deep understanding of key leadership theories and principles, and the knowledge and skills they need to make ethical decisions and lead teams, essentials task of all who are engaged in leadership roles.
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Graduate Diploma in Leadership
Postgraduate Course
Tabor’s Graduate Diploma in Leadership is designed for people who have some leadership experience, and who are looking to be better equipped for their current role and / or to take the next step on their leadership journey. Building on the foundation laid by the Graduate Certificate in Leadership, students are introduced to the key elements of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking and change management, essential requirements and skills for leading modern organisations.
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Master of Leadership
Postgraduate Course
Tabor’s Master of Leadership is particularly designed for senior leaders, who hold significant roles of influence within their organisation. Building on the foundations laid by the Graduate Certificate and Diploma, it deepens individual’s capacity to lead both within and outside of their organization, providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to address significant issues within their organizational context, thus providing their organization with the best opportunity to thrive and grow.
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12
Unit Total
6
Core
6
ELECTIVES AND CREDENTIALS
CORE
ELECTIVES AND CREDENTIALS
Electives
One elective is equivalent to one Unit of study.
Students are required to choose three electives¹
- Elective 1 OR MTO141.8 Meaningful Living Course²
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
Credentials
One Credential Unit includes choice of three Leadership Credential Topics, and is equivalent to one unit of study.
Students will complete a total of three Credential Units (or Credential Unit equivalent)
- Credential Unit 1 (3 Topics)
- Credential Unit 2 (3 Topics)
- Credential Unit 3 (3 Topics)
Proposed Credential Topics
- Cultural Intelligence
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical & Creative Thinking
- Strategic Outcomes
- Digital Literacy
- Inspiring & Motivating Others
- Growth Mindset
- Flourishing People
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Communication
¹Options for electives and credentials vary and are subject to availability, please contact enquiry@adelaide.tabor.edu.au for subject lists.
²Students wishing to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership are required to have completed Meaningful Living Course.
Where can I study?
You can study fully online.
How long does it take?
1 year 6 months (18 months) full-time or part-time equivalent.
What do I need for entry?
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for the Master of Leadership is an undergraduate degree in any field or approved equivalent. Students are also required to have three years relevant work experience in a professional role.
How much does it cost?
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fees and available payment options.
When can I start?
Semester 1 – February
Semester 2 – May
Semester 3 – July
Semester 4 – October
Additional Information
EXIT POINTS
Graduate Diploma in Leadership after 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership after 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
COURSE CODE
TABOR: M_MLD
SATAC: Not applicable
COURSE LEVEL
Postgraduate Course
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