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SBUS46120

Academic Year 2025/2026

Executive LEAP (SBUS46120)

Subject:
Business
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
2.5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Luca Pistilli
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

The Leadership and Employability Advancement Programme (LEAP) module is designed to provide a structured and integrated approach to career and leadership development for EMBA students. The module is intended to improve readiness for career advancement though participation in a series of seminars, masterclasses, workshops, guest lectures, field trips, and an assessment centre. The module is underpinned by the MBA LEAP Employability Framework focused on six behavioral competences measured across four levels. The competences include adaptability; communication and influencing; critical thinking and innovation; inclusive leadership; teamwork and collaboration; and results delivery. Using a combination of psychometric instruments, follow-up coaching, and participation in leadership development activities, the module aims to better equip students with the self-awareness to make career-related decisions, whether advancement within their existing roles/organisation or entry into new roles/organisations. The module comprises a planned set of activities and initiatives that span the entire programme of study. Active engagement in all module activities is mandatory.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop participants’ self-awareness of their behavioural competences, distinctive skills and experiences, and areas for development in preparing for career advancement;
• Provide participants with a clear understanding of what constitutes the expected competence level at different management levels across different sectors, through the provision of detailed behavioural indicators;
• Develop the ability of participants to communicate their competences and associated experiences in interview settings;
• Enable participants to set specific and actionable career goals and provide a development path towards the achievement of those goals.
• Expand the ability of participants to reflect upon the development of their behavioral competences in their career.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

0
Total

0

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Participants will participate in a variety of workshops, seminars and masterclasses, an assessment centre, coaching interventions, guest lectures and field trips spanning the entire duration of the programme of study.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Final reflective report Week 15 Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes
20
 Yes
Participation in Learning Activities: Participation and engagement in LEAP classes, activities, and seminars. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided by means of coaching interventions and through liaison with the MBA Careers Manager. Students will be provided individual feedback on their essay.

Name Role
Mrs Edel O'Leary Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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