Master in Leading Innovation and Change
Welcome Message from the Dean of York St John
- The programme at a glance
- Admission Requirements
- Programme Outline
- Course Descriptions
- Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes
A very warm welcome to York St John Business School which we proudly launched in May 2008 where we deliver undergraduate programmes in Business Management, Information Technology, Tourism and English Language and Linguistics. We also offer post graduate degrees in Leadership and Management, Leading Innovation and Change, English Language and Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL). We have successfully launched in September 2010 an innovative suite of programmes including Global Marketing, International Business and the York St John MBA.
York St John Business School is working closely with our partners in Zurich at Robert Kennedy College in providing an innovative and exciting programme of delivery in the MA Leading Innovation and Change. We enjoy successful recruitment of a strong and diverse international student group bringing a rich cultural base to our programmes of study. Support and expertise can be found through York St John International, accredited by the British Council ensuring quality in all aspects of teaching, accommodation and welfare. The Business School promotes a global perspective across all subject areas through curriculum development, staff and student mobility, assessment and learning experiences. Currently we benefit from hosting approximately 300 students from 28 different countries in York. Many students are also studying overseas for all or part of their programme providing a diverse cultural experience and promoting global citizenship. E-Learning technologies have been developed by staff to support students through a range of diverse learning opportunities worldwide.
Our academic staff possess a breadth of skills, knowledge and experience to support teaching activities. Varied research interests of Staff underpin teaching of the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum within all subject areas.
We are justly proud of our excellent PhD students across all areas, our achievement of 10 University Teaching Fellows, a National Teaching Fellow, countless books and journals and the impressive number of research conference papers presented nationally and internationally by staff, and students with staff.
We encourage professional accreditation across all areas and enhanced qualifications through additional certification, improving employment opportunities. Our Business School programmes are validated to provide a variety of entrance and progression routes to enhance lifelong learning opportunities regionally, nationally and internationally.
We believe you will find our approach very professional and we pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming manner.
Jackie Mathers
Dean, York St John Business School
