FEB-JUN.2023

SILM 510:

Objectives
The objective of this course is to build the understanding of learners of the statecraft of leading biblical
personalities whose leadership styles constitute valuable models for emerging transformational
leaders.

Content
The course will explore the following topics
Biblical leadership models
Character study of Joseph, Samuel, David, Ahab, Hezekiah, Nehemiah, Daniel, Deborah, and Esther

Transformation enterprise and principles
Righteousness and justice
Transformational leadership and the conflict of integrity and servant leadership
Personal character and integrity of the leader,
Prayer and intercession, receiving and applying the wisdom of God.
Comparative analysis of biblical models and present and past African leaders.
Nation building and governance

Suggested Reading List:
i. Sosik J. (2016). Leading with Character, Stories of Valor and Virtue and the Principles They Teach.
Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
ii. Adamo D.T. (2015). Africa and the Africans in the Old Testament. Benin City, Nigeria: Justice Jeco
Publishers.
iii. Adamo D.T. (2010). Teaching the History of Ancient Israel from African perspective. Old
Testament Essays 23(3), 473–501.
iv. Hamon B. (2017). Apostles Prophets and the Coming Moves of God: God’s End-time Plans for His
Church and Planet Earth. Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image Publishers Inc.
v. Munroe M. (2015). The Spirit of Leadership: Cultivating the Attitudes That Influence Human
Action. New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House.
vi. Ogan, S. (2019). The Nehemiah Ideology for Africa: Redeeming and Rebuilding People and Places.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria: High Calling Outreach Publications.
vii. Warren R. (2011). The Purpose Driven Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan

SILM 508(III):

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 302(III):

Objective
The objective is to provide students with the intellectual tools necessary to critically and creatively analyse economic issues and developments, both in inter-state relations as well as in the multilateral arena.

Content
The course will focus on:
International political economy and the history of economic thought;
World trade regimes and the regulation of international trade;
International financial systems and the role of institutions like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund; globalization, integrational processes, transnational corporations, the debt crisis and the politics of structural adjustment.

Mode of Delivery
Three virtual lectures via zoom (each lasting at least 1.5 hours)
One virtual Seminar (class discussion moderated by Lecturer – 2 hours)
Eight weekly eCampus discussions (200 words of main post and 100 words of supplementary post)
Four written applications for skill and knowledge development (600 words)
End of course quiz test – 50 questions on the entire course material

Recommended Reading List
1. Balaam D.N.(2018). Introduction to International Political Economy. Abingdon: Routledge
2. Treblicork M.J & Trachtman J. (2020). Advanced Introduction to International Trade Law, Second Edition (Elgar Advanced Introductions series). London: Edward Elgar Pub
3. Frieden, G. & Jeffrey A. (2011). “Invested Interests: The politics of National Economic Policies in a World of Global Finance,” International Organization. England: Oxford University Press
4. Harrod R., Hague D. (Eds) (2016). International Trade Theory in a Developing World. International Economic Association Series. London: Palgrave Macmillan, London
Wheelan C. (2012). Introduction to Public Policy. New York: W. W. Norton & Company.

ESILM 200 (III):

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

EMIRD 400(IV):

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 604(IV)

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

MAIRD 201(IV):

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)

MAIRD 703(VII):

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/Reading List

Introduction to Academic Writing

Referencing and understanding the principles of Academic Integrity

Writing clear and well organised
paragraphs and essays?

Summarising, Paraphrasing and using Direct Quotations

Developing your Argument: Arrangement

Synthesising information from various sources

Language issues: Tense and punctuation

Deviant usage and common errors in academic writing

SILM 505(III):

Objective
This course aims at equipping students with knowledge on the evolution of African ideologies, the concept of “African Philosophy”, the foundation and history of the choices of African counties and how colonial masters have influenced the choices of ideologies in Africa. Draw a relationship between these foundations the how the ideological inclinations of African countries have influenced development.

Content
The course will introduce students to the history of ideological leanings of colonial masters, the politics of ideological differences in Africa, Africa’s participation in and perspective of the politics of ideological differences. The role the superpowers play in influencing the ideological positions of African countries and their effect on development in Africa.

Recommended Reading list:
Rouighi, R. (2019). Inventing the Berbers: History and Ideology in the Maghrib (The Middle Ages Series). Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press
Newman, K.S. & De Lannoy, A. (2015). After Freedom: The Rise of the Post-Apartheid Generation in Democratic South Africa Reprint Edition. Massachusetts: Beacon Press
Quainoo, E. S. (2018). Transitions and Consolidation of Democracy in Africa. Global Academic Publishing.
Cheeseman, N. (2015).  Democracy in Africa: Successes, Failures, and the Struggle for Political Reform (New Approaches to African History). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Willis, J.R.  (2015). Slaves and Slavery in Africa: Volume Two: The Servile Estate (Slaves & Slavery in Muslim Africa Book2). Abingdon: Routledge

MAIRD 106(IV):

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.

MVSI 511(IV):

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

MVSI-512 (III)

Objectives
This Course is designed to build understanding of the basic principles of leadership from a spiritual perspective. The goal is for students to comprehend the theoretical and practical value of leadership for community, city and national redemption and transformation.

Content
Principles of Biblical Statecraft
Practical Modules of Biblical Leadership
Biblical Dynamics of Government
The influence of biblical principles on the evolution of modern-day theories of transformational leadership
The principles of leadership espoused by influential biblical characters such as Jesus Christ, Moses, King David and Nehemiah
Spiritual Warfare
Intercession
Spiritual Mapping and
Redeeming the Land

Suggested Reading List:
i) Dobbs, R. & Walker, P. (2019). Transformational Leadership: A Blueprint for Real Organizational Change. Expert Leadership Performance, LLC
ii) East, J.F. (2018). Transformational Leadership for the Helping Professions: Engaging Head, Heart, and Soul. Englnad: Oxford University Press
iii) Heward-Mills, D. (2014). The Art of Leadership. London: Parchment House.
iv) Magara, J. (2017). Positioning Africa for the 21st Century: The Pivotal Role of Leadership and Think Tanks. Kampala: Beeranga Mwesigwa Foundation.
v) Bass M., & Riggio, E. (2006). Transformational Leadership. London: LEA Publishers