JAN-MAY.2022

EMIRD 400(III):

Objective
This course examines the diplomatic world and the basic principles underlying foreign policy the links between diplomacy, foreign policy and international relations.

Content
The evolution of foreign policy,
The links between diplomatic practice and theory,
The forms and nature of diplomacy, modern trends in diplomacy,
Preventive diplomacy, the role of mediation and negotiation in diplomacy
Summitry and conference diplomacy
Analysis of the importance of foreign policy in the modern era.
The concept, design, legal framework and implementation of foreign policy

Recommended Reading List:
Goldstein, J.S. & Pevehouse, J.S. (2011). International Relations. 10th ed., New York: Pearson Longman.
Yükselen H. (2020). Strategy and Strategic Discourse in Turkish Foreign Policy. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Acemoglu, D., &. Robinson, J.A. (2012). Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty. New York: Crown Business,
Krasner D.S. (2020). How to Make Love to a Despot: An Alternative Foreign Policy for the Twenty-First Century. Liveright; United Sates
Pee, R. (2015). Democracy Promotion, National Security and Strategy: Foreign Policy under the Reagan Administration (Routledge Studies in US Foreign Policy). Abingdon: Routledge

ESILM 602(II):

Objective
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: acquire general leadership knowledge and adopt different research practices in exploring a specific body of knowledge; measure and evaluate self and other leadership attributes and critically reflect on these; apply leadership theory to practical real-world projects in places of work and distinguish between various leadership solutions; reflect on how different leadership knowledge informs context-specific leadership problems in times of rapid transformation; distinguish between different innovative employee and team engagement solutions in managing a dynamic workforce and to professionally communicate change; and communicate and present relevant knowledge & ideas clearly & concisely to a range of audiences.

Content
The course is designed to equip graduates with superior knowledge, skills and abilities that help them to emerge as world-class leaders. Based on reflective thinking and problem solving, the course is a niche offering in leadership consisting of applied work intensive modules that include real-world situations and industry-relevant problems. The course will equip graduates to build and connect teams, to drive innovation, and to build skills that help them lead across functional units. Importantly, it will enable graduates to learn the know-how and know-why skills of measuring and building employee engagement that lead to higher levels of organisational learning and firm performance in a world of constant disruption. With an emphasis on the application of leadership theory-to-practice nexus, the course will enable students to develop a toolbox of leadership practices and a set of dynamic capabilities in adaptive leadership.

MVSI 420(II):

Objectives
To identify the nature, scope and concepts in Diplomatic Communication
To enable students gain mastery of the formulation and interpretation of diplomatic language and diplomatic communication and make them aware of their relevance to foreign policy formulation and implementation.

Content
Course Design, Expectations & Syllabus
Diplomatic Language
Writing Speeches For International Conferences
The Process Of Appointment Of Ambassadors &
Foreign Service Officers
Diplomatic Reporting
Other Forms Of Written Communication
Diplomatic Entertainment & Hospitality
Organising A Major International Conference

Reading List
1. Pamment, J. (2015). Media Influence, Ontological Transformation, and Social Change: Conceptual Overlaps Between Development Communication and Public Diplomacy, In: Communication Theory, Vol. 25, No.2, 2015 pp 188- 207
2. Dumitrascu, S. (2016). Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact: A practical guide.
3. Jönsson, C. & Hall, M. (2003). Communication: An Essential Aspect of Diplomacy. International Studies Perspectives. Vol. 4, No. 2 (May 2003), pp. 195-210. Oxford University Press
4. Cassidy, J. (2018). Digital Diplomatic Crisis Communication: Reconceptualising Diplomatic Signalling in an age of Real Time Governance. Working Paper, No 3. Oxford Digital Diplomacy Research Group.
5. Batora, J. (2008). Foreign Ministries and The Information Revolution: Going Virtual? Boston: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

MAIRD 105(II):

Objective            
Identify the nature of international law and the structure of the international legal system and explain the basic elements of public international law.
Undertake legal research using primary and secondary material to resolve practical and theoretical problems.
Apply international law in practical contexts, including the law surrounding the use of force, space law and human rights.

Content
This course provides students with an introduction to law in its global context in this age of trans-national and inter-jurisdictional practice, with particular focus on public international law and its significance to Ghana law.
The course covers:
Introduction to the development and nature of public international law as well as distinctive elements of international legal reasoning.
Key features of international law,
The sources of international law with emphasis on customary international law and the law of treaties;
International fact finding;
The peaceful settlement of international disputes; state responsibility; jurisdiction and immunity;
The use of force; international human rights;

Reading material
James Crawford, Brownlie’s Principles of Public International Law (Oxford University Press, 8th ed, 2012).
Donald R Rothwell et al, International Law: Cases and Materials with Australian Perspectives (Cambridge University Press, 2011).
Gillian D Triggs, International Law: Contemporary Principles and Practices (LexisNexis Butterworths, 2nd ed, 2010).
Vaughan Lowe, International Law (Oxford University Press, 2007).
Donald K Anton, Penelope Mathew and Wayne Morgan, International Law: Cases and Materials (Oxford University Press, 2005).
Sam Blay, Ryszard Piotrowicz and Martin Tsamenyi, Public International Law: An Australian Perspective (Oxford University Press, 2nd ed, 2005).

SILM701:

Objectives
The objective is to offer theoretical and practical approaches to strategic people management and reinforce the skills and competencies that drive performance among personnel in organizations.

Content
At the end of the course, students will gain better understanding and building of skills in managing employees, recruiting, employee benefits, and coordinating training and development strategies. They will acquire tools to guide their wide involvement in an organization's day-to-day affairs, HR needs to establish KPIs to measure business decisions and to determine if alternative actions should be taken. Some important KPIs that an HR department should implement include outsourcing data, cost per hire, scorecards, and trend analysis. Although there are many other indicators that can be incorporated into a business, these KPIs serve as main indicators and can provide a good starting point for HR.

Suggested Reading List:
i. Parmenter, David. (2007). Key Performance Indicators. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2007. Print.
ii. Hay Group. (2013). Reward Next Practices. Available at: http://www.haygroup.com/downloads/us/Reward%20next%20practices.pdf (29 April 2013). Web.
iii. Katzenbach, Jon R. (2000). Peak Performance. Boston, Mass.: Harvard Business School Press, 2000. Print.
iv. Kerr, Steven, and Steffen Landauer. (2004). Using Stretch Goals to Promote Organisational Effectiveness And Personal Growth: General Electric And Goldman Sachs. Academy of Management Executive 18.4 (2004): 134-138. Web.
v. Manuel London. (2004). Job Feedback: Giving, Seeking, And Using Feedback For Performance Improvement. The Academy of Management Review 29.3 (2004): 512. Web

MASLF 510(II):

Objective
The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge of international principles of protocol and be able to apply protocol and etiquette principles at diplomatic functions and demonstrate an understanding of diplomatic immunities and privileges.

Content
The Diplomacy, Protocol and Etiquette
State protocol principles,
Flag protocol and flag precedence,
State and diplomatic ceremonies,
Title and forms of address,
Proper introductions and their responses, invitations and replies,
Official entertainment and private parties, table seating etiquette, global gift giving practices, and dining etiquette, Security issues in protocol.

Recommended reading list:
i)Ball, J. (2016). Protocol Handbook: A Guide for the Base Protocol Officer. (Student Report) Air Command and Staff College.
ii)Berridge, G.R. & A. Jennings, eds. (2017). Diplomacy at the United Nations at the United Nations. MacMillan: London
iii)Coutu, L. (2013). In Praise of Boundaries: A Conversation with Miss Manners. Harvard Business Review. Boston: MacMillan
iv)Dean, F. (2014). Beware of Knife Throwers Bearing Cultural Blindfolds. As told to Sharon McDonnell, New York Times. Lazorchak, A.(2013).  Business Protocol and Etiquette: Preparing (Student Report) Air Command and Staff College
v)Berridge, G.R. and A. Jennings, eds. (2017), Diplomacy at the United.

MAIRD 201(III):

Objective      
By the end of the semester, students should be able to:
Explain the major theories of international relations;
Identify and describe the main similarities and differences among the major IR theories;
Identify the leading authors in the IR field, as well as the theories, seminal works and key concepts they are associated with; Understand the historical evolution of IR theory over time;
Apply theoretical frameworks to understanding practical international relations issues;

Content         
The course examines the core international relations paradigms: realism, liberalism and social constructivism. It presents their historical origins, the evolution of their various branches (classical realism, neo-realism, neo-liberal institutionalism etc), and studies the contemporary application of the most important theories in the field. The course also explores the core concepts and assumptions around which the study and practice of international relations revolve, such as anarchy, sovereignty and the nature of power.

Reading Materials    
Mearsheimer, J. (2014). The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, W.W. Norton Company, Second edition.
Walt, S. (2005). “The Relationship between Theory and Policy in International Relations.” Annual Review of Political Science 8: 23-48. (BB)
Rosenau, J. (2009). “Thinking Theory Thoroughly.” In Paul Viotti and Mark Kauppi’s International Relations Theory. New York: Longman, 17-24. (BB)
Walt, S. (1998). “One World, Many Theories.” Foreign Policy (Spring): 25-35. (BB)
Snyder, J. (2004). “One World, Rival Theories.” Foreign Policy. November/December): 52-61. (BB)

ESILM 200 (II):

Objective
This course aims at equipping students with the main principles and developments in Human Resource management in different employment settings and the diverse range of influences on people management in a global environment.

Content
An in-depth study core module introducing students to the principles and concepts of Human Resource Management in different contexts. Social and cultural contexts of HRM and different patterns of people management. Topics such as employment relations, training and development, occupational psychology, diversity management will be taught.

Suggested Reading List:
i. Valentine, S.R., Meglich, P. Mathis, R.L. & Jackson, J.H. (2019). Human Resource Management 16th Edition. Massachusetts: Cengage Learning
ii. Bauer, T., Erdogan, B., Caughlin, D.E. & Truxillo, D.M. (2019). Human Resource Management: People, Data, and Analytics. Massachusetts: Cengage Learning.
iii. Hendon J.R. & Lussier, R.N (2018). Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development 3rd Edition. Thousands Oak: SAGE Publications
iv. Noe, R. Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B. & Wright, P. (2018). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Education
v. Mathis, R.L., Jackson, J.H., Valentine, S.R.& Meglich, P. (2019). Human Resource Management. Massachusetts: Cengage Learning

ESILM 604

Objective
The objective of this course is to build understanding of, Corporate Communication and Public Relations. The strategic importance of communication to contemporary organisations and its impact on society means the learners need to appreciate the significance and how to use it to enhance their professional interests and leadership aspirations.

Content
The course will look closely at how to make the written word as powerful as the spoken – whether it be an email, a letter or a report. By the end of the course learners should be able to:

define the strategic important of communication skills;

list the goals of management communication;

assess the extent to which information is lost in the communication process inside organizations;

define the directions in which communication travels within an organization;

list ways in which managers can improve organizational communication.

Reading List

Caraballo, M. (2013). 5 Principles of Effective Leadership Communication. [Online] Available: http://vingapp.com/5- principles-of-effective-leadership-communication
Murray, K. (2012). 12 Principles of Leadership Communication. [Online] Available: https://www.linkedin. com/pulse/20140708155025-80900892-12-principles- of leadership-communication
Zulch, B. (2014). Leadership communication in project management.  Proceedings 27th IPMA World Congress on Social and behavioural Science

MVSI 430 II:

Objective

This course examines the diplomatic world and the basic principles underlying diplomatic practice, the links between diplomacy, foreign policy and international relations.

Content

The course covers:

the evolution of diplomacy,

the links between diplomatic practice and theory,

the forms and nature of diplomacy,

modern trends in diplomacy,

preventive diplomacy,

the role of mediation and negotiation in diplomacy,

summitry and conference diplomacy and ends with an analysis of the importance of public diplomacy in the modern era.

SILM 502:

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to apply knowledge about the major theories and perspectives concerning organization development and change management, Analyse the role of the internal and external environment in driving or restraining change regarding large and small scale change initiatives within organizations, design measures or KPIs to achieve and maintain results, demonstrate an ability to evaluate the needs and constraints of organizational change and to reflect on their own role and position in this situation, analyse the dynamics and issues in implementing and executing a change strategy, design the change strategies or interventions necessary for organizational change.

Content
This course is designed to provide students with the conceptual frameworks and an understanding of the best practices related to developing, implementing, and managing large- and small-scale change initiatives, both as an internal change agent and as an organizational development consultant. Content will include:
The major theories and perspectives regarding organizational development, creativity and change management
The drivers and constraints on change in external and internal environments
Change strategies and interventions
The dynamics, measures and complexity of executing change
Feedback, measuring and iteration processes

Suggested Reading List:
i. Anderson, D. & Anderson, L. A. (2010). Beyond Change Management: How to achieve breakthrough results through conscious change leadership. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
ii. Tidd, J. and Bessant, J. (2013). Managing Innovation: Integrating Technological Market an Organizational Change. London: Springer Nature
iii. Roberto, M.A. and Ferlins, E.M. (2014). Change at the Top Harvard Business School. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
iv. Prahalad C.K. and Hamel, G. (2015). The Core competence of the Corporation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
v. Angwin, D.; Cummings, S. and Smith, C. (2011). The Strategy Pathfinder. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

MAIRD 703(IV):

Objective
This course is designed to offer a comprehensive insight and aptitude for developing research proposals and writing of term papers and dissertations by helping to ascertain the type of research to be conducted, the scope, and the appropriate approaches that ensure paramount results. It is geared towards enhancing the ability of students to effectively draft a wide variety of documents through increased sensitivity to language, structure and content. Participants will be exposed to a variety of techniques for drafting documents that are adapted to the audience and have impact.

Content
Social science research methodologies comprising of survey and field research, designing of interview guides and questionnaires, focus group discussions and tools of data
Effective document drafting
Composition of emails.
Getting it right.
Beyond text: structure, format and graphics.
Reviewing your work and basic email etiquette.
Quality assurance techniques to ensure structural coherence, linguistic clarity, and compelling messages.
Revising and refining your work. Methodologies to ensure structural integrity and attractiveness, arguments and proofreading techniques.

SILM 508(II):

Objectives
To succeed in the future, leaders must develop the resources and capabilities needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive markets both traditional and emerging. The way in which organizations attempt to develop such competitive advantage constitutes the essence of their strategy.

Content
This course focuses on the analysis and synthesis underpinning sound strategic management. Strategic management is concerned with the long-term direction, scope and performance of an organization. Whether the overall strategy of an organization emerges from the interplay of functional departments or is a grand plan devised by one group, its success is contingent on the fit that is made between the organization and the relevant environmental dynamics.

Recommended reading list
Grant, R. and Jordan, J. (2012). Foundations of Strategy. NY: John Wiley &Sons, Ltd.
Grant, R. M. (2016). Contemporary Strategy Analysis (9th Edn.). New York: Wiley
Besanko, D. and David Dranove, D. (2012). Economics of Strategy. Wiley, 6th Edition,
Ghemawat, P. (2009). Strategy and the Business Landscape, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition
Mcafee, P. (2005). Competitive Solutions: The Strategist's Toolkit. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Garth, S.  and Shepard. A. (2005). Strategic Management. NY: Wiley

MAIRD 106(III):

Objective             
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Display a sound general knowledge of some of the main ideas about diplomacy, especially its bilateral and multilateral forms, with an introduction to its transnational forms;

Understand the world of diplomacy and the leadership roles and activities of diplomats;

Content
Leadership and Diplomacy is designed for students interested in studying diplomacy from a leadership perspective. The course examines the role of leadership in the evolution and changing nature of the diplomatic dialogue between states over the past century, concentrating on challenges for diplomatic leadership at this moment in history. These challenges include: great-power leadership, notably the special role of US leadership; changing diplomatic practices requiring leadership, such as the widespread use of summit, conference, and public diplomacy; revolutionary and post-colonial leadership; individual leadership (the UN secretary-general) and moral leadership (Nelson Mandela); “middle power” and small-country leadership; regional diplomatic leadership; and, finally, non-state alternatives to state-based diplomatic leadership.

SILM 506:

Objectives:

The digital age is dramatically reshaping the rules for organizational success. The new context demands renewal of capabilities and development of different mindsets. In this course, our objective is for learners to appreciate the different components of emotional intelligence at work. For example, they will learn how to work effectively in teams, build cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, exercise effective influence, handle difficult conversations, and create energy and enthusiasm to foster meaningful change.

Content

The cover will begin with powerful stories that are illustrative of typical challenges faced by front-line leaders, analyse case illustration using the ideas from emotional intelligence theory, and highlight the key lessons that should learners should take away in terms of mindsets and skills that they must master to distinguish themselves as a leader. Learners will gain skills in Change Management, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Competence. The course will address the following.
• What is emotional intelligence and how does it relate to awareness and management of self and others
• Different leadership styles: What is your natural leadership style and which styles you might wish to adopt depending on changing circumstances. The oversight role of the sponsoring department
• The use of a coaching leadership style to apply coaching skills to drive people development, performance and culture.

The course is broken down into four core competencies:
i. Self-awareness
ii. Self-management
iii. Social awareness
iv. Relationship management.

MASLF 700:

Objective

Course objectives are: to examine the juxtaposition and gaps between current common ICT practices and formal policies and accountable stakeholders to understand current experience and the application of international development policy.

Content

This course will examine ICT policies and their relationship with society and development, drawing on multi-disciplinary theories and mutual learning from other modules.

We will discuss issues including competition and regulation, ICTs and development, overcoming affordability barriers, information rights, the value of data, data sovereignty and privacy, mobile internet use, and ICT waste.

The following topics will be covered:

Policy and practice in ICTs and international relations

Day-to-day ICT practices and digital divide between the Global North and South.

International policy decision-making and ICT governance

MVSI 605:

Objective

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the critical issues in Regionalism and Economic Integration by exploring the nature and evolution of regional integration processes among African states.  It examines the various facets of regionalism and integration with the objective of equipping students with a deeper understanding in the field, whilst giving them the necessary skills to relate concepts and theoretical perspectives to ongoing regionalization and governance processes the world over and Africa in particular.

Content

The origins of regionalism;

The theoretical and conceptual debates on Regionalism;

The formation of regional organizations in Africa;

The structure, membership, functions, challenges and successes of regional organizations in Africa;

The Abuja Treaty, the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the Tripartite Agreement, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Agenda 2063.

MVSI 511(III):

Objectives           
Leadership that has held sway on the continent of Africa over the last six decades of nominal independence has largely drawn inspiration from humanistic ideologies that deny the existence of God and His relevance in the affairs of men and nations.
The objective of this course is to allow learners to explore and appreciate redemptive ideology that can form the basis of the transformation of the continent.

Content

The following attributes of the Redemptive Ideology will be covered in the course:
The Concept of Ideology.
The Nature of a Redemptive Ideology
Difference Between the Redemptive Ideology and Other Ideologies.
Kingdom Principles for Transformation: The Example of Jesus Our Redeemer
Practical Hands-on Approach to Solving Problems: The Example of Nehemiah
Judeo-Christian Ethics and Contemporary Ideas Contrary to Them
Spirit-Inspired Thinking and Generating Sanctified Ideas for Solving Problems
Practical Solutions for Dealing with Deep Distresses and Long-Lasting Reproaches: The Example of Thomas Sankara

SILM 601

Objectives

Decision support systems and expert systems and their implementations are examined in this course. This course discusses the leaders and manager's responsibilities for problem solving and decision making and about those areas in which computers can be used as tools to gain the insight needed to support selection of decision alternatives. Upon completion of this course, leaners will be able to:
• Distinguish among data processing systems, management information systems, and decision support/expert systems.

• Integrate the major components of decision support systems (DSS) and expert systems (ES), including systems with the following features: stored data retrievable through a DBMS, management science models operating on the data to produce derived measures supporting managerial decision making, and expert knowledge on how to use available data and management tools under varying levels of uncertainty.

Content

The main topics include the following:
Review of Systems Principles
Methods of Decision Making and Problem Solving
Decision Support Systems (DSS) - Expert Systems Overview
Hands-on Experience with a Rule-based Expert
Knowledge Acquisition and Meta-Knowledge
Spreadsheet Facilities
Manipulation of Models as a decision-making
procedure
Building Management Models

MAIRD 108:

Objectives

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an intensive introduction to the broad
structures and processes of international politics and foreign policy in Africa. This course
examines the key concepts and schools of thought in the study of foreign policy and Diplomacy
of African Countries. Concentrating on the process of decision making, internal and external
factors which influence foreign policy and Diplomacy as instruments available to foreign policy
decision makers.

Content

• The course will provide an understanding of the role and effect that foreign policy and
Diplomacy have on international politics.

• Students will learn about:
The linkage between foreign policy and diplomacy; - The differing strategies that
African states employ in achieving their aims;
Understanding Foreign Policy Decision Making process with focus on the decision
process, dynamics, and outcome, using diplomacy as tool.
Students should be able to place foreign policy and diplomacy of African countries
within their historical, political, economic, and geostrategic contexts. Major themes of
foreign policy as well as diplomacy debates over them will be discussed.
The foreign policy and diplomacy challenges posed by the significance of new foreign
policy powers like China.