Diploma of Advanced Studies in Leadership & Talent Management

This Advanced Studies Diploma tackles leadership at both a personal and organizational level, taking account of the complexities presented by a rapidly changing workplace. You will be challenged to reflect on your personal leadership qualities and how you can develop your leadership potential.

The curriculum also encompasses organizational behavior, change management, risk analysis and other key elements of the modern leader’s toolbox, equipping you with the skills you’ll need to climb the corporate leadership ladder.

Location: Spain

Duration: Max two semesters

Total credits: 20 US/40 ECTS

Intakes: Spring and Fall

Semester 1

Immersive Workshop Week in northern Spain

Semester 2

Six-month Internship

Applied Project

Diploma of Advanced Studies or possible progression to MBA or Master of Advanced Studies.

Program highlights

Intensive leadership education across seven modules.

Undertake a ‘practical approach project’ to bring your skills to a very high level.

Leadership retreat in an exclusive location.

Final semester internship or research project.

Immersive Workshop Week in northern Spain

In keeping with the leadership-focused content of this program, your field trip takes the form of a leadership retreat in an exclusive location. It will provide time for self-reflection, as well as for practicing and enjoying leadership and team related activities.

From managing stress to resolving conflict, throughout this immersive experience you will connect what you learn in class to the challenges faced by a modern leader, while also enhancing your industry network.

Exceptional faculty:

Marija Nemec

Education:

Master's Degree in Project Management from Belgrade, Serbia
Executive Master's Degree in Leadership, Coaching, and Emotional Intelligence from Madrid, Spain
Fellow Member Trainer and Coach accredited by a Swiss Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Internationally Certified Practitioner of PCM, POY, and ICF Coaching Methodologies

Key points:

Over 5 years of experience in managing an international training and development center
More than 10 years of expertise in the field of training and coaching
Successfully coached over 500 professionals and teams in diverse international environments
Designed and delivered over 300 tailor-made trainings, programs, and courses

Dr. Ainhoa Otamenti

Education:

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Master’s Degree in Personal Coaching and Organizational Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
Internationally Certified Practitioner of 16-PF, MBTI, and FIRO-B personality questionnaires, TKI questionnaire for conflict management, and EJI for emotional intelligence.

Key points:

Expertise in managerial positions in Higher Education.
Over 20 years of teaching experience in areas of Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Talent Development, Personal and Professional Development, Training of Trainers, Sociology, etc.
More than 15 years of experience offering in-house training and consultancy in companies from private and public sectors (hospitality, education, healthcare, transportation, and innovation).
Author of several book chapters and scientific peer-reviewed articles in Psychology; also co-author of several publications about education and e-learning.

Program details

Semester 1

Developing your Full Leadership Potential

Leading People to Success

Managing Diverse High Performing Teams

You, the Leader’s Coach

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Effective Communications for Successful Relationships

Immersive workshop week

Semester 3

Six-month Internship

Business Research Project

Graduate with your Diploma of Advanced Studies

Study one more semester and graduate with :

Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization

Program entry requirements

Minimum age

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Professional hospitality experience

Two years for students with a Bachelor's degree or five years for students without degree

English level

Must be proficient enough for higher education studies. English language exam scores (issued within 24 months prior to the intended intake) are required for non-native speakers, or those who have not spent at least 2 years in full time English Education at University level prior to the intake.