Leadership in Higher Education 

A Practical Approach 

Venue: Oxford

A top level senior executive programme offering a practical approach to successfully managing a university

 The world of Higher education is experiencing rapid change and senior executives are at the forefront of this new wave, striving to respond to fresh challenges and opportunities whilst retaining the best of their legacy values.  This programme will offer senior executives of universities and colleges key insights, practical tips, best practice case studies and an overview of current trends. It will better equip them to plan ahead and to competently lead their institutions into a new era of higher education. The knowledge gained on the Programme will also help them to significantly raise the profile and reputation of their establishment within the academic community.

 Programme description 

This four day programme enables you to:

• Discuss and critically analyse the challenges your university faces through intensive workshop sessions
• Network with higher education leaders from around the world
• Develop a successful strategy for your university with leading higher education specialists
• Learn techniques that will help you fulfill your organisation's plans with greater efficiency and effect
• Hear from experts on how to anticipate and creatively respond to new challenges within the HE environment
• Adopt practical tips that will help you to successfully respond to global influences affecting your university

 Programme structure

This is a unique programme that enables you to fully participate through a combination of presentations, workshops and panel discussions together with experts from the field of higher education. The programme topics include:

• Top UK universities and their success factors
• Entrepreneurial university leadership
• Change management and strategic decision making
• Developing executive leadership skills 
• Research Enterprise and Commercialization
• Employability and civic engagement 
• New trends in internationalisation  

Who should attend?  

 This programme is highly recommended for senior executives of universities and colleges including Presidents and Vice-presidents, Rectors and Vice-Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Pro-Vice Chancellors as well as Head of Colleges. 

 Duration and Location

This is a four-day programme consisting of three intensive training days plus an excursion day in Oxford. 

• Day 1: Arrival day and setting in accommodation
• Day 2, 3 and 4: Core programme 
• Day 5: Excursion in Oxford

 Certification

 Upon completion of the programme, you will attend the award ceremony and receive a Certificate of Attendance from Oxford Academy for Education and Development.

Fees and Logistics

The programme fee is £2350 (Early Bird £1950)which includes Accommodation, meals (breakfast, lunch), reception dinner, academic and cultural visits and certificate award. You will also receive free one year affiliation to Oxford City Academy as an International Scholar as well as free one year membership to Oxonia University Network.  

*You will receive a visa invitation letter from us, if you require a visa to the UK.

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