Master of Arts in Leadership and Management (MALM)

Master of Arts in Leadership and Management (MALM)

Overview: The purpose of the programme is to equip competent, effective, efficient, and ethical management and leadership of the community, of profit and not-for-profit (churches, NGOs) organisations, and/or public service organisations in Ethiopia and beyond. The programme integrates the study of leadership and management philosophies, theories, principles and practices with contextually relevant biblical perspectives.

Unit Name Hours
MALM Courses and Credit Hours
Biblical and Theological Courses (6 Courses) 23-24 Credits
Biblical Studies Courses: MABTS courses for theological background; PGD courses for non-theological background 3 each
Biblical Studies courses for Non-theological Background (3 Courses) 12 Credits
BS 501 Scriptures and Methods of Interpretation 4
BS 502 Understanding the Old Testament 4
BS 503 Understanding the New Testament 4
Biblical Studies Courses for Theological Background (3 Courses) 11 Credits
OT/NT 600 Advanced Hermeneutics 3
NT 602 Second Temple Jewish Literature and Christian Origins 4
Common for Theological and Non-theological Background (3 Courses) 12 Credits
CH 603 Church and State in Ethiopia 4
MI 601 Gospel and Culture 4
ST 609 Advanced Studies in Christian Ethics 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 Globalization and Multicultural 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
GS 602-1 Research Methods I 3
GS 600-2 Personal Development II Pass/Fail
GS 600-1 Personal Development I Pass/Fail
General Studies Courses (4 Courses) 6 Credits
GS 602-1 Research Methods I 3
Total (18 courses & Thesis) 64-65 Credits
GS 602-2 Research Methods II 3
GS 602-2 Research Methods II 3
LM 700 Thesis 9