Management courses in London
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There is a vast range of management courses on offer in London. A great leader can inspire people for years. Consider Gandhi, Mandela and Luther King; people who spurred others into action and whose legacies will be long-lasting.
With the election of Obama as US President, the question of what makes a good leader has been raised in many people's minds as they wonder whether Obama will be the next great leader.
Great leaders have always been the subject of debate. Are they born or can they be created? The popularity of management courses in London would suggest that when it comes to leadership qualities, there's more nurture than nature involved.
Brian Heagney is the senior lecturer for the University of Westminster's MA Management Studies. He believes one can learn to lead. He says, “Are leaders born? I don't agree. Leadership skills can be acquired.”
Gabriella Spinelli, deputy head of Brunel University's Business School is in fi rm agreement. She explains, “You can certainly teach management sciences. Being a leader is a process of self-development and discovery in parallel to the applied experience of being a manager.”
Born leaders aren't always the best leaders; a lot can be improved with the right training. Many big companies hire young talent and mentor their recruits closely in order to develop their leadership skills.
Before students can become a great leader, they need to study the science behind leadership skills, in other words, the subject of management.
Management provides the building blocks of effective leadership and management students will study modules such as marketing, business ethics, human resource management, entrepreneurship and business strategy.
Many of the world's top leaders have studied management in London, including the new CEO of Coca-Cola, Muhtar Kent who studied an MBA at Cass Business School, part of City University London.
Institutions are broadening their course range to keep up with increasing demand, including London Business School, who will launch their Master's in Management this year. What's more, many universities have links with industry, helping students secure work placements or even a job.
As Gabriella enthuses, “If you're looking for creativity, innovation, internationality and heritage, London can provide you with all these challenges and opportunities. It is an incredible playground where social and career opportunities are intermingled and on your doorstep.”
Posted: Tuesday 9 February 2010