Advanced Diploma in Adaptive Leadership
Boston’s Advanced Diploma uniquely distinguishes itself by providing an immersive, focused, and applied specialisation in Adaptive Leadership. Graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in this specific niche of the labour market where leaders must demonstrate adaptability. We believe this is a vital space for mobilising change and disrupting the status quo of typical business and leadership qualifications.
The programme’s curriculum is designed to equip tomorrow’s leaders with the necessary competencies for successful careers in the 21st century. Students will gain advanced knowledge in leading teams and organisations in various sectors while upholding ethical and resilient practices.
The programme is open to students, with or without work experience, who hold any undergraduate diploma or degree. The qualification further prepares students for postgraduate study by deepening their understanding of contemporary leadership theories and practices, while also developing their problem-solving abilities for real-world situations.
AdvDip. (Adaptive Leadership)
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12 / 18 / 24 Months |
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Credits: |
120 |
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NQF Level: |
7 |
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SAQA ID: |
120360 |
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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Various Assessment Strategies (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.