Master of Arts in Leadership and Management (MALM)
Overview: The Master of Arts in Leadership and Management (MALM) is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to develop good leaders and managers for impactful service and flourishing of ecclesiastical and societal spheres. Whether serving in churches, education, nonprofits, government, or business, graduates are prepared to lead with integrity, agility, and a transformative vision for their communities.
| Unit Name | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MALM Courses and Credit Hours | ||
| Biblical and Theological Courses (6 Courses) | 23-24 Credits | |
| All biblical and theological courses are common for both theological and non-theological background except for the hermeneutics courses. | ||
| MABTS courses for theological background (1 course) | 3 Credits | |
| OT/NT 600 Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 | |
| PGD courses for non-theological background (1 course) | 4 Credits | |
| BS 501 Scriptures and Methods of Interpretation | 4 | |
| Common biblical and theological courses | 20 Credits | |
| OT 800 Old Testament Theology: Selected Issues and Themes | 4 | |
| NT 800 New Testament Theology: Selected Issues and Themes | 4 | |
| MI/PrT Understanding Culture and Christian Praxis for Holistic Mission | 4 | |
| ST 800 Christian Theology: Selected Themes and Contemporary Issues | 4 | |
| CH 800 Church, Society, and State Relations in Ethiopia | 4 | |
| Leadership & Management Courses (8 Courses) | 26 credits | |
| LM 600 Leadership: Theories, Practice, and Development | 4 | |
| LM 601 Leadership Ethics | 3 | |
| LM 602 Special Topics in Leadership | 4 | |
| LM 603 Global Leadership | 3 | |
| LM 604 Strategic Planning and Organizational Change | 3 | |
| LM 605 Organizational Behaviour | 3 | |
| LM 606 Human Resource Development | 3 | |
| LM 607 Organizational Communication and Conflict Management | 3 | |
| General Studies Courses (4 Courses) | 6 Credits | |
| GS 600-1 Personal Development I | Pass/Fail | |
| GS 600-2 Personal Development II | Pass/Fail | |
| GS 602-1 Research Methods I | 3 | |
| GS 602-2 Research Methods II | 3 | |
| LM 700 Thesis | 9 | |
| Total (18 courses & Thesis) | 64-65 Credits | |