{"id":913,"date":"2024-03-21T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/?page_id=913"},"modified":"2025-08-18T14:36:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:36:54","slug":"msc-strategic-leadership-innovation-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/msc-strategic-leadership-innovation-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"MSc Strategic Leadership &amp; Innovation Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cover-Image-SLI.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;M.Sc Strategic Leadership &amp; Innovation Programme Cover&#8221; title_text=&#8221;M.Sc Strategic Leadership &amp; Innovation Programme Cover&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;More Information&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Why-Choose-SLIN-2.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-943\">Why Choose SLIN?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Programme-Details-SLIN.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-938\">Programme Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Lecturers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Courses-SLIN.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-939\">Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Our-Graduate-Stories-SLIN.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-940\">Our Graduate Stories<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Request a Meeting<\/li>\n<li>Request Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How to Apply?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Link<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Additional Material&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/fss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PG-FSS-2023-2024.pdf\">Postgraduate Faculty Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Course Descriptions<\/li>\n<li>Academic Calendar<\/li>\n<li>Fee Booklet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Overview<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It is not business as usual! Inflation, economic downturn, post-pandemic recovery, and the Ukraine war are having untold impact on businesses, governments, and even the way persons conduct their lives. There is need for change. There is need for innovation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">There is need for people who can drive the required changes, while linking those said changes to strategy and strategic planning. As such, the MSc in Strategic Leadership and Innovation has been specially crafted to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Create change agents who manage change in their sphere of influence<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Increase innovation in products, services, and processes in the Caribbean (where innovation is not strictly viewed as new to the world but new to the organization)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Create thoughtful leaders who can assess a situation, gather relevant information, conduct analysis and generate novel ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Delivery Mode<br \/><\/strong><\/span>The programme will be taught fully online. Best practices on synchronous and asynchronous activities \/ individual and group activities will ensure participant engagement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Classes<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Synchronous or live classes will usually be conducted during the week, commencing at 5:00pm. Some classes may also be held on a Saturday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Duration of Programme<br \/><\/strong><\/span>The student has the option of being full-time or part-time student. As a full-time student, the programme can be completed in one year and part-time in two years.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider divider_weight=&#8221;4px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Admission Requirements<\/h1>\n<h3><em>Admission to Programme<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Admission to the programme will be open to persons who satisfy the following two entry requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Applicants should normally possess a Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent from a University or College acceptable to the UWI. Such applicants should normally possess at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Applicants will be required to be successful at an interview to be conducted by a panel comprising at least three (3) members approved by the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences. The applicants must be prepared to speak of an opportunity or problem in an organization or industry that they would like to investigate during the programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>How to Apply?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Interested applicants can register at the following link: [URL to Application]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider divider_weight=&#8221;4px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Target Groups<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The MSc in Strategic Leadership and Innovation programme is appropriate for a wide range of persons who want to receive a suite of tools that enable them to improve their leadership skills, their ability to assess a situation and their capability to enable innovation. Such persons may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Senior Managers<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Managers<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Supervisors<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Individuals aspiring to leadership positions<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Entrepreneurs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider divider_weight=&#8221;4px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>M.Sc. Strategic Leadership and Innovation Partial Scholarship<\/h1>\n<p>The Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies is supplying two deserving students with a 50% tuition scholarship of TT$22,000.00. In order to apply for the scholarship, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Lisa.McDonald@sta.uwi.edu\">Lisa.McDonald@sta.uwi.edu<\/a>\u00a0by 11:59 pm on 24th August, 2025 an\u00a0<strong>Innovation Concept Paper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The paper should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name of Innovation Project<\/li>\n<li>Name of Company\/ NGO\/ Ministry\/ Industry<\/li>\n<li>Problem\/ Opportunity<\/li>\n<li>Short Background<\/li>\n<li>Research Questions<\/li>\n<li>The concepts\/ theories\/ frameworks that will underpin the study<\/li>\n<li>Reference five (5) journal articles that will be used in the study using Chicago Manual of Style 18<sup>th<\/sup> Edition, Author-Date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Remember you are proposing a research project.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The paper will be judged on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Title<\/li>\n<li>Novelty of the Idea<\/li>\n<li>Outcome \/ Value Creation<\/li>\n<li>Imitability<\/li>\n<li>Practicality<\/li>\n<li>Market Scope \/ Opportunity<\/li>\n<li>Proposal Clarity \/ Explanation<\/li>\n<li>Usefulness of concepts\/ theories\/ frameworks<\/li>\n<li>Correct and useful references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The UWI also offers postgraduate scholarships, see:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/research\/postgraduate-scholarships-bursaries\">https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/research\/postgraduate-scholarships-bursaries<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Choose SLIN? 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