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Advanced Diploma in Adaptive Leadership

Study the Advanced Diploma in Adaptice Leadership and gain the skills to lead effectively in fast-changing and uncertain work environements.

This Advanced Diploma equips graduates with expertise in ethical and mullticultural leadership, critical problem-solving, and personal resilience, enabling them to make sound decisions under pressure, navigate complex situations, and guide teams through challenging conditions.

When you study with Boston, you build habits that support strong workplace performance. You identify the real issues behind difficult situations, communicate with clarity and manage resistance with confidence.

You also strengthen your analytical thinking and problem solving for environments where information is limited and expectations are high. This qualification positions you for roles where organisations need steady and thoughtful leadership.

Advanced Diploma in Adaptive Leadership

Time to Complete

12/18/24 Months

Study Options

Full-time, Part-time or Flexi-time - via online learning (ODeL)

Credits

120

NQF Level

7

SAQA ID

120360

Field of Study

Business, Administration & Service

Further Study Options:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Entry Requirements

Admission to the qualification is subject to academic selection criteria. At a minimum the applicant must hold, from a recognised institution, a Diploma (HEQSF Level 6) 360 credits, or a Bachelor’s degree, and be proficient in English (for students who have not studied at post-school level in English).

This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

Boston’s Advanced Diploma uniquely distinguished itself by providing an immersive, focused and applied specialisation in Adaptive Leadership. This meets the requirement of a specific niche in the labour market where graduates are ready to adapt and thrive as leaders. Graduates will have a discernible set of skills and applicable knowledge that will help them improve, or start their careers with a unique perspective on the challenges and demands of leadership.

Possible employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • General Manager
  • Team Leader
  • Workforce Planning Manager
  • Operations Manager

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Semester ASemester B
  • Foundations of Adaptive Leadership
  • Contextual Aspects of Leadership A: Leading Teams and Organisations
  • Leadership in Private, Public and Development Sector
  • Applied Research Methods and Statistics for Leadership
  • Contextual Aspects of Leadership B: Ethical and Multicultural Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence, Wellness and Resilience
Semester ASemester B
  • Foundations of Adaptive Leadership
  • Contextual Aspects of Leadership A: Leading Teams and Organisations
  • Leadership in Private, Public and Development Sector
  • Applied Research Methods and Statistics for Leadership
Semester A
  • Contextual Aspects of Leadership B: Ethical and Multicultural Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence, Wellness and Resilience
Semester ASemester B
  • Foundations of Adaptive Leadership
  • Contextual Aspects of Leadership A: Leading Teams and Organisations
  • Leadership in Private, Public and Development Sector
Semester ASemester B
  • Applied Research Methods and Statistics for Leadership
  • Contextual Aspects of Leadership B: Ethical and Multicultural Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence, Wellness and Resilience

Various How You’ll Be Assessed (ASC, ASW, AS1 to AS5) are used throughout the modules in the programme. For example, AS4 is predominately applied in this programme and consists of Formative Assessments (FA1 and FA2), also known as assignments or tests, which count forty percent (40%) – twenty percent (20%) each – towards the overall mark.

Summative Assessments in the form of a final exam or capstone project (SA1), count fifty percent (50%). And a research or reflective essay (SA2) count ten percent (10%) towards the overall mark. No supplementary assessment is provided for FA1 or FA2. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for SA1 and SA2 respectively, which will be charged for. An overall mark of fifty percent (50%) is required to pass a module.

Please consult the Fact Sheet and Student Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.

On completion of the programme graduates will have the necessary knowledge and skills required to:

  • Demonstrate an integrative and contextualised understanding of leadership principles and theories.
  • Apply the core principles of adaptive leadership in private, public, and development sectors in a critical mode that underscores awareness of the complex factors shaping the context of leadership.
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding and appreciation for the leadership complexities attending multicultural contexts and the need for ethical leadership.
  • Display personal and professional competencies, qualities, and attributes essential for leadership, including emotional intelligence, holistic wellness, resilience, and life-long learning.
  • Apply principles of sound research design, use of appropriate research methods, and ethical deployment of statistical tools in a leadership context.

On successful completion the Learner will be issued an Advanced Diploma in Adaptive Leadership, NQF Level 7, SAQA ID 120360, minimum 120 credits from Boston City Campus.