This module gives the programme its contemporary strategic edge. It focuses on how organisations respond to innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, platform competition, and rapid market disruption.

Students develop the tools needed to analyse changing business environments, identify strategic opportunities, and lead innovation with confidence. The module also helps students understand how to position themselves as credible and effective strategic leaders in fast-moving, technology-driven settings.

Indicative topics

Disruptive innovation, digital transformation, strategic analysis, AI and business change, competitive strategy, scenario planning, business model innovation, and leading through ambiguity.

Typical assessment

Strategic case analysis, innovation proposal, and group presentation on digital disruption in a real organisation.

This module focuses on the strategic role of people, talent, and organisational capability in business success. It moves beyond operational HR to address how organisations recruit, develop, retain, and promote talent in ways that build sustainable performance and inclusive leadership pipelines.

Students explore how culture, systems, and people practices shape organisational effectiveness, engagement, and progression. The module is especially valuable for those seeking leadership roles that involve team development, organisational change, and culture-building.

Indicative topics

Talent management, inclusive recruitment, succession planning, leadership pipelines, performance and reward systems, organisational culture, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion strategy, and change management.

Typical assessment

HR strategy report, culture audit, and policy redesign exercise focused on inclusive progression.

This flagship module sets the tone for the programme by introducing students to strategic leadership through the lens of women’s leadership development. It explores leadership identity, executive confidence, influence, visibility, and the realities of navigating leadership in modern organisational settings.

Students examine how leadership is understood and practised, how women can strengthen their leadership presence, and how to lead authentically in environments that often place competing demands on women professionals. The module also develops strategic thinking, executive communication, and confidence in high-level decision-making.

Indicative topics

Leadership identity, strategic thinking, executive communication, confidence and imposter syndrome, visibility in organisations, allyship, women’s pathways into leadership, and leadership in uncertain environments.

Typical assessment

Reflective leadership portfolio, strategic leadership presentation, and leadership development plan.

Financial confidence is essential for effective leadership. This module equips students with the financial knowledge and decision-making skills required to lead responsibly and strategically.

Students learn how to interpret financial information, manage budgets, assess investments, evaluate risk, and make sound business decisions with confidence. The module is practical, applied, and designed to make finance accessible, relevant, and empowering for emerging and experienced women leaders alike.

Indicative topics

Financial statements, budgeting, variance analysis, capital investment, cash flow, pricing, risk, and strategic financial decision-making.

Typical assessment

Financial analysis report, spreadsheet-based decision exercises, and strategic funding recommendation.

This is one of the programme’s signature modules and a key differentiator of the MBA. It focuses on the power of coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship in professional development, leadership growth, and career progression.

Students learn how to use mentoring relationships strategically, how coaching can support confidence and performance, and how effective women leaders can also become mentors, coaches, and sponsors for others. The module develops both personal insight and practical skill, making it highly relevant for leadership, people development, and organisational impact.

Indicative topics

Coaching models, mentoring frameworks, sponsorship, role models, listening and questioning, developmental feedback, confidence-building, network support, and designing mentoring interventions.

Typical assessment

Mentoring log, coaching reflection, role-model analysis, and practical coaching demonstration.

In a highly connected world, leadership visibility matters. This module combines core digital marketing knowledge with the strategic self-promotion skills needed to build a strong professional presence.

Students learn how to position brands, communicate effectively online, engage audiences, and develop a credible and authentic public profile. The module is especially valuable for women seeking to enhance their influence, strengthen their visibility, and present themselves with confidence across professional and digital platforms.

Indicative topics

Personal branding, digital marketing strategy, content planning, LinkedIn and professional platforms, storytelling, audience engagement, executive profile building, and thought leadership.

Typical assessment

Digital brand audit, self-promotion strategy, content campaign, and reflective commentary on visibility and authenticity.

This module develops the practical skills needed to move from strategy to execution. It equips students to initiate, plan, manage, and evaluate projects effectively across a range of organisational contexts.

Students gain confidence in project planning, stakeholder management, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, and risk management. This module is particularly relevant for women who want to lead change initiatives, deliver business improvements, or manage complex projects with clarity and authority.

Indicative topics

Project planning, stakeholder management, scheduling, budgeting, change projects, risk management, implementation, reporting, and project leadership.

Typical assessment

Full project plan, risk register, implementation presentation, and reflective evaluation of leadership during project delivery.

The module is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques involved in conducting rigorous academic research. It encompasses a range of essential topics, including research design, data collection methods, data analysis, and interpretation. Students learn to formulate research questions, select appropriate methodologies, gather and analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions. The module strongly emphasises qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, enabling students to choose the most suitable approach for their research inquiries. Additionally, ethical considerations in research are explored, ensuring that students adhere to responsible research practices. Through practical exercises and projects, participants acquire the essential skills needed for successful academic and professional research endeavours.

he programme culminates in an Applied MBA Project / Consultancy Dissertation, providing students with the opportunity to bring together the full range of knowledge and skills developed across the degree.

The final project is designed to be practical, professionally relevant, and strategically focused. Students investigate a real organisational or leadership challenge and produce a substantial piece of work that demonstrates MBA-level analysis, insight, and application.

Examples of project themes may include:

• women’s leadership pipelines in organisations

• inclusive organisational culture redesign

• mentoring systems for female talent

• strategic visibility and advancement

• digital transformation and leadership

• talent retention and progression

• entrepreneurship and leadership branding

This capstone element gives the MBA both academic credibility and real-world impact.