Master in Leadership and Strategic Management (MLSM)
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The Master in Leadership and Strategic Management (MLSM) is a postgraduate program designed to develop visionary leaders and strategic thinkers capable of driving organisational transformation. Offered by IBSUniversity’s Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS), this program integrates leadership, innovation, and management principles to prepare professionals for senior-level roles in business, government, and non-profit organisations.
With a strong emphasis on applied learning and ethical leadership, MLSM empowers graduates to make data-driven decisions, manage complex change, and contribute to national and global development agendas.
About This Programmme:
The MLSM program blends academic rigour with real-world relevance to equip professionals with advanced leadership, policy, and management capabilities. Students will explore cross-functional management, strategic leadership, corporate governance, sustainability strategies, negotiation, and innovation within a global context. Delivered through flexible and blended learning, the course accommodates full-time and part-time study modes—making it ideal for working professionals.
Duration:
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
Mode of Study:
Blended (in-person + online)
Accreditation:
Aligned with the Papua New Guinea National Qualification Framework (PNG NQF) and accredited by DHERST.
Learning Objectives
The Master’s in Leadership and Strategic Management program provides candidates with the skills to lead organisations at top management levels. Focusing on strategic thinking, innovation, and leadership, it covers essential topics like strategic management, organisational change, and ethical responsibilities. This specialised master’s degree helps individuals transition from functional managers to executive leaders, enhancing their ability to think strategically and move beyond daily operations.
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
- Analyse and interpret the micro and macro trends (political, economic, sociocultural, technological, demographic) in the global corporate environment.
- Discuss the integration and performance of functional management in businesses.
- Practice good corporate governance mechanisms and business ethics.
- Analyse the competitive landscape to carve out a strong market position and competitive advantage.
- Develop a long-term plan to deal with the changing environment.
- Implement the strategy effectively while making ethical decisions.
- Motivate the organisational workforce and inspire others to follow.
- Create value addition in all the business operations.
- Apply ethical leadership approach, gender equality, and equity in the workplace and society
Resources Includes
- Access to the Learning Management System (LMS) for all course materials.
- Digital libraries and e-resources.
- ICT-enabled classrooms and interactive sessions..
- Case studies, simulations, and industry projects.
- Guidance from experienced faculty and industry leaders.
- Professional mentoring and career development support.
Certification
Students who complete all 12 units (4 units per term) will be awarded the
Master in Leadership and Strategic Management (MLSM) by IBSUniversity.
An exit point is available after completing Terms 1 & 2, where students can earn a
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Strategic Management.
Target Audience
The MLSM program is ideal for:
- Mid-career professionals and managers in the public or private sector.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking strategic growth.
- NGO and community leaders aspiring to enhance their leadership impact.
- Graduates aiming to advance into executive-level positions.
- Professionals interested in policy, governance, and sustainable development.
Enrollment 2026
Visit: IBSU Applicant Portal
Term 1
| Unit Code | Unit Title | |
|---|---|---|
| PGS010101 | Cross-Functional Management (CFM) | This unit is designed to meet the evolving needs of clients. Modern organisations are restructuring their business processes from traditional vertical functional structures to integrated service offerings. |
| PGS010202 | Accounting and Finance for Executives (AFE) | This unit focuses on how to make better financial management decisions to increase the value of your company in the marketplace, which includes finance and accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive |
| PGS010304 | Descriptive Analytics for Business (DAB) | This unit explores the use of descriptive analytics concepts, tools, and techniques across a wide range of business scenarios and problems. |
| PGS010403 | Information Systems and Management (ISM) | This unit aims to provide skills that managers who can lead teams in integrating information systems with general business processes are in high demand. |
Term 02
| Unit Code | Unit Title | |
|---|---|---|
| PGS020105 | Corporate Governance System (CGS) | This course covers corporate governance principles, including accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership. |
| PGS020107 | Global Strategic Management (GSM) | The unit provides students with the fundamental concepts, frameworks, and principles underlying the formulation of successful strategies. |
| PGS020108 | Strategic Leadership (SL) | The unit presents a senior executive perspective on the key opportunities and challenges faced by business leaders. This includes discussions on the changing context for setting strategy and leading organisations in an evolving business environment. |
| PGS020506 | Negotiation Theory and Skills (NTS) | The unit provides an overview of the difference between traditional (distributive) bargaining and interest-based (integrative) negotiations to identify their own and others’ interests, create and claim value, and craft constructive agreements for all parties. |
Term 3
| Unit Code | Unit Title | |
|---|---|---|
| PGS030109 | Corporate Innovation Strategies & Entrepreneurial Methods (CISM) | The unit explores the methods used to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in a corporate setting, with a special emphasis on how organisations foster creativity, innovation, and new venture creation. |
| PGS030110 | Sustainability Strategy Development (SSD) | The unit gives an overview of the economic, social, and environmental drivers of the transformation to sustainable business models and practices; identification of best practices and frameworks for assessing organisational engagement with strategic sustainability. |
| PGS030111 | Ethical Leadership and Practices (ELP) | The unit enhances the student’s ability to deal with the complexities of ethical decision-making in today’s dynamic business environment by clarifying and applying personal values. |
| PGS030412 | Issues in Public Sector Management (IPSM) | The unit focuses on a comparative and thematic approach to issues in public sector management and engages in a detailed examination of a series of case studies to focus on managerial dilemmas faced by public managers, including considering how they go about identifying and addressing dilemmas in different contexts. |
| Registration Fee | PGK 250.00 |
| Unit Fee | PGK 2,500.00 |
| Total Fee | PGK 30,250.00 |
| Fee Breakdown | |
| Term 01 | PGK 10,000.00 (4 Unites) |
| Term 02 | PGK 10,000.00 (4 Unites) |
| term 03 | PGK 10,000.00 (4 Unites) |
- Level
- Duration
- Duration
- Subject
- Language
- Masters
- Full time: 1 year
- Part time: 2 years
- MLSM
- English
The Master in Leadership and Strategic Management (MLSM) is a postgraduate program designed to develop visionary leaders and strategic thinkers capable of driving organisational transformation. Offered by IBSUniversity’s Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS), this program integrates leadership, innovation, and management principles to prepare professionals for senior-level roles in business, government, and non-profit organisations. With a strong emphasis on applied learning and ethical leadership, MLSM empowers graduates to make data-driven decisions, manage complex change, and contribute to national and global development agendas.
About This Programmme:
The MLSM program blends academic rigour with real-world relevance to equip professionals with advanced leadership, policy, and management capabilities. Students will explore cross-functional management, strategic leadership, corporate governance, sustainability strategies, negotiation, and innovation within a global context. Delivered through flexible and blended learning, the course accommodates full-time and part-time study modes—making it ideal for working professionals.
Duration:
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
Mode of Study:
Blended (in-person + online)
Accreditation:
Aligned with the Papua New Guinea National Qualification Framework (PNG NQF) and accredited by DHERST.
Learning Objectives
The Master’s in Leadership and Strategic Management program provides candidates with the skills to lead organisations at top management levels. Focusing on strategic thinking, innovation, and leadership, it covers essential topics like strategic management, organisational change, and ethical responsibilities. This specialised master’s degree helps individuals transition from functional managers to executive leaders, enhancing their ability to think strategically and move beyond daily operations.
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
- Analyse and interpret the micro and macro trends (political, economic, sociocultural, technological, demographic) in the global corporate environment.
- Discuss the integration and performance of functional management in businesses.
- Practice good corporate governance mechanisms and business ethics.
- Analyse the competitive landscape to carve out a strong market position and competitive advantage.
- Develop a long-term plan to deal with the changing environment.
- Develop a long-term plan to deal with the changing environment.
- Implement the strategy effectively while making ethical decisions.
- Motivate the organisational workforce and inspire others to follow.
- Create value addition in all the business operations.
- Apply ethical leadership approach, gender equality, and equity in the workplace and society
Resources Includes
- Access to the Learning Management System (LMS) for all course materials.
- Digital libraries and e-resources.
- ICT-enabled classrooms and interactive sessions..
- Case studies, simulations, and industry projects.
- Guidance from experienced faculty and industry leaders.
- Professional mentoring and career development support.
Certification
Students who complete all 12 units (4 units per term) will be awarded the
Master in Leadership and Strategic Management (MLSM) by IBSUniversity.
An exit point is available after completing Terms 1 & 2, where students can earn a
Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Strategic Management.
Target Audience
The MLSM program is ideal for:
- Mid-career professionals and managers in the public or private sector.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking strategic growth.
- NGO and community leaders aspiring to enhance their leadership impact.
- Graduates aiming to advance into executive-level positions.
- Professionals interested in policy, governance, and sustainable development.
Enrollment 2026
Visit: Link
Term 01
| Unit Code | Unit Title | |
|---|---|---|
| PGS010101 | Cross-Functional Management (CFM) | This unit is designed to meet the evolving needs of clients. Modern organisations are restructuring their business processes from traditional vertical functional structures to integrated service offerings. |
| PGS010202 | Accounting and Finance for Executives (AFE) | This unit focuses on how to make better financial management decisions to increase the value of your company in the marketplace, which includes finance and accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive |
| PGS010304 | Descriptive Analytics for Business (DAB) | This unit explores the use of descriptive analytics concepts, tools, and techniques across a wide range of business scenarios and problems. |
| PGS010403 | Information Systems and Management (ISM) | This unit aims to provide skills that managers who can lead teams in integrating information systems with general business processes are in high demand. |
Term 02
| Unit Code | Unit Title | |
|---|---|---|
| PGS020105 | Corporate Governance System (CGS) | This course covers corporate governance principles, including accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership. |
| PGS020107 | Global Strategic Management (GSM) | The unit provides students with the fundamental concepts, frameworks, and principles underlying the formulation of successful strategies. |
| PGS020108 | Strategic Leadership (SL) | The unit presents a senior executive perspective on the key opportunities and challenges faced by business leaders. This includes discussions on the changing context for setting strategy and leading organisations in an evolving business environment. |
| PGS020506 | Negotiation Theory and Skills (NTS) | The unit provides an overview of the difference between traditional (distributive) bargaining and interest-based (integrative) negotiations to identify their own and others’ interests, create and claim value, and craft constructive agreements for all parties. |
Term 03
| Unit Code | Unit Title | |
|---|---|---|
| PGS030109 | Corporate Innovation Strategies & Entrepreneurial Methods (CISM) | The unit explores the methods used to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in a corporate setting, with a special emphasis on how organisations foster creativity, innovation, and new venture creation. |
| PGS030110 | Sustainability Strategy Development (SSD) | The unit gives an overview of the economic, social, and environmental drivers of the transformation to sustainable business models and practices; identification of best practices and frameworks for assessing organisational engagement with strategic sustainability. |
| PGS030111 | Ethical Leadership and Practices (ELP) | The unit enhances the student’s ability to deal with the complexities of ethical decision-making in today’s dynamic business environment by clarifying and applying personal values. |
| PGS030412 | Issues in Public Sector Management (IPSM) | The unit focuses on a comparative and thematic approach to issues in public sector management and engages in a detailed examination of a series of case studies to focus on managerial dilemmas faced by public managers, including considering how they go about identifying and addressing dilemmas in different contexts. |
| Registration Fee | PGK 250.00 |
| Unit Fee | PGK 2,500.00 |
| Total Fee | PGK 30,250.00 |
| Fee Breakdown | |
| Term 01 | PGK 10,000.00 (4 Unites) |
| Term 02 | PGK 10,000.00 (4 Unites) |
| term 03 | PGK 10,000.00 (4 Unites) |
- Level - Masters
- Duration - Full-time: 1 year
- Duration - Part-time: 2 year
- Subject - MLSM
- Language - English
Contact Information
The Registrar, Student Services Department (IBSUniversity)
Phone: +675 7411 4100
Email: postgraduate@ibsu.ac.pg
Website: www.ibsu.ac.pg
