MSc Leadership and Management

MAKE A LEADING TRANSITION Convert your military leadership expertise into an equivalent position in industry Energy • Business Start-up • Finance

masters in Leadership and Management ELCAS registered Training Provider 2117 (We’ll help with the paperwork) Up to 80% fees funded

Masters in Leadership and Management Supporting tri-service senior non-commissioned and commissioned ranks with their transition.

Equipping you with the leadership and management skills which will complement those acquired in the military. Taught by industry specialists, experienced academics and ex military leaders, the MSc Leadership and Management will truly enhance your career through a unique combination of theory and practice.

This course was co-designed by RGU and ex-military officers and informed by market research from your current military colleagues. The MSc Leadership and Management is a tailored academic qualification which builds on and extends your expertise to position you favourably in front of some of the top employers in the country and internationally.

Start January or September Study full-time (approx 18 months) part-time or distance learning (approx 3 years)

Course Structure You will begin by completing a pre-masters module in Professional Development Skills and Transitional Leadership In Stage 1 you will follow a set syllabus Strategic Leadership and People Management

Aberdeen Business School is a leading provider of professional postgraduate study. Our strong links with industry ensure that course content is relevant and up-to-date and that you gain access to your chosen industry and are aware of employment opportunities.

Please get in touch to discuss your options as previous military experience can qualify you for some credit exemptions.

Project Leadership Financial and Management Accounting Values, Standards and Organisational Development In Stage 2 you will choose a stream in which to specialise plus an additional module in Transition Leadership Business Start-Up

Energy industry

Financial industry

Business Creativity

Oil & Gas Management

Corporate Finance

Setting up a Consultancy

Energy Policy & Environment Financial Institutions & Markets

Marketing & Business Development

Renewable Energy Markets

Health, Safety & Risk

plus 2 from:

Investment Management

In Stage 3 you will conduct a real-time Consultancy Project in your chosen industry sector

The university has one of the best graduate recruitment records in the UK The Guardian University Guide, 2012

Top Modern University in the UK*

Contact Visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/leadingtransition Linda Strangward, Course Leader E: l.strangward@rgu.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 1224 263111 ELCAS Provider Number: 2117 “The military and oil and gas industry share a similar skill set, however these skills need to be tweaked to fit the industry priorities – something I’ve found my course at RGU has done well.”

Richard Stark, ex-army infantry officer

RGU’s graduates don’t just get jobs, they get good ones.

The University’s success lies in its strong links with business and the professions – local, national and multinational.

A degree from Robert Gordon University is as near to a guarantee of a job after graduation as you can get. *The Sunday Times, 2012 and the Guardian, 2012

“My transition from the RAF was made infinitely easier through my experiences with RGU. They were instrumental in identifying my inherent skill set and pivotal in combining them with an education and guidance that ultimately led to my success in the civilian sector.”

Neil Clark, ex-RAF Pilot