Curriculum Overview:

Our International MSc in Leadership, Ethics, and Politics offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of leadership in today's global landscape. The program integrates theory, practical application, and ethical considerations to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the intersection of leadership, ethics, and politics effectively.

Click on the title of each module to see its details (description, syllabus, objectives, instructors, etc.).

Core Modules:

1. LEPC1 Ethical Leadership: Effective leadership blends inspiration, fairness, and moderation, guided by ethical principles. Transparency, integrity, and empathy build trust and unity. Balancing assertiveness with humility fosters collaboration and innovation. Ethical leadership values every member, promoting motivation and meaningful contribution to shared goals for sustained success.

2. LEPC2 Leadership in Corporate Strategic Management and Project Implementation:  Leadership intertwines with corporate strategy, shaping investment and development initiatives. It defines purpose, sets goals, and selects strategies for competitive advantage, considering the evolving environment and stakeholder expectations. Strategic management aligns internal resources with customer demands, optimizing resource allocation to meet shareholders' and stakeholders' objectives effectively.

3. LEPC3 Authority and Institutional Discourse:  Leadership is inseparable from authority and institutionalization. Examining leadership entails understanding its relationship with authority, which can take various forms such as tangible or knowledge-based. Institutionalization often formalizes authority. Leadership involves navigating conflicts and institutional development, emphasizing the significance of authority and institutional discourse for comprehensive understanding.

4. LEPC4 Political Philosophy and Theory:  The aim is to clarify the basic concepts of political philosophy and to ensure understanding among students who are not specialized in philosophy of the relevant semantic transformations that have taken place throughout the history of ideas. In the same context, a comparative approach to different political philosophical currents will be attempted to highlight both their differences and points of convergence.

5. LEPC5 Culture, Society, and Politics: The course delves into modern societal transformations, exploring cultural and intercultural perspectives' role in understanding contemporary politics. It analyzes how socio-political paradigms shape freedom, equality, and privacy, influenced by the digital realm. Through philosophical reflection, it aims to inform public policies for navigating societal changes and upholding human values.

6. LEPC6 Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Considerations and Social Policies:  The course addresses the broad impact of AI on society, from finance to warfare, raising ethical concerns and prompting social policy debates. It provides students with insights into philosophical and social discussions surrounding AI's integration, offering a conceptual framework for understanding regulation and fostering critical evaluation and proposal development skills.

7. LEPC7 Digital Diplomacy and Geopolitics of AI:  The internet and digital media have revolutionized administration and political power, demanding new strategies in public and private sectors. In international relations, the cyber domain is vital, with data akin to past commodities. Geopolitics of AI shapes 21st-century dominance. This course equips students with analytical and strategic skills for navigating this complex digital environment.

8. LEPC8 Environmental security: Resources, Safety and Management:  Humanity faces intersecting planetary boundaries, prompting a shift in understanding the nexus of environment and security. Environmental security encompasses resource access, socio-political dynamics, and ethical considerations. Challenges like resource depletion and climate change require holistic management approaches. This course offers theoretical analyses and practical insights, bridging environmental philosophy with discussions on human rights and the Anthropocene.

9. LEPC9 Leading Patchwork Societies: Social Inclusion, Integration, and Rights:  The postgraduate course explores leadership in multicultural societies and human rights theories, addressing contemporary challenges like globalization and climate change. It links human rights with pressing issues such as environmental protection and biotechnology. It analyzes social cohesion, inclusion, and religious dimensions, aiming to overcome stereotypes and promote diversity in evolving social structures.

Elective Courses:

1. LEPE1 Authority and Leadership from Thucydides to Adam Smith: Exploring political authority from Thucydides to Hobbes, Scottish Enlightenment, and Adam Smith, while examining republicanism, natural law, and early liberalism. Focusing on leadership during the American Declaration of Independence and French Revolution, with attention to charismatic personalities and institutional balances.
2. LEPE2 Universality and Cosmopolitanism vs. Locality: Individual and societal ethics stem from religious beliefs, cultural norms, and historical context. Universal values like respect and human rights contrast with locally influenced customs. This course investigates how global and local influences impact ethical behavior and collaboration for peaceful coexistence among societies.
3. LEPE3 Specula Principium: Images of Leaders: This course explores the evolution of mirrors of princes from Stoic roots to Renaissance questioning, including political Aristotelianism and state reason. It emphasizes interdisciplinary study, encompassing history, political science, ethics, theology, arts, and comparative methodology with non-Western traditions.
4. LEPE4 Ethics for Civil Servants: The course delves into the unique ethical standards for public officials, exploring their differences from private employees, emphasizing principles like public interest protection and impartiality.
5. LEPE5 Gender Equality and Difference: Integration and Inclusion: Since the late 19th century, gender identity discussions surged amidst positivist and feminist influences, addressing dominance and hierarchy in gender roles. Post-World War II, feminist epistemology reshaped debates, emphasizing inclusion and recognition. Contemporary leadership's challenges, including war and arbitration, intersect with evolving gender dynamics, raising pertinent issues of categorization and determination.
6. LEPE6 Political Morality, War, and Pacifism: This course delves into normative dilemmas in democratic politics, from theoretical quandaries like "dirty hands" to practical concerns such as governmental deception. It also addresses the ethical grounds for secession and justifications for state involvement in armed conflicts, scrutinizing rules of engagement and conscientious objection.
7. LEPE7 Climate Change Related Challenges: The course explores climate change as a crisis stemming from human activity, alongside habitat loss and pollution. It covers the physical aspects, historical context, and impacts on human security, biodiversity, and resource management. Ethical dimensions, policy responses, and the science-policy interface are also examined, emphasizing principles of sustainability and justice.
8. LEPE8 Artificial Intelligence (AI): Implementation, Risks, and Prospects: The course explores AI's technical and ethical dimensions, spanning healthcare, finance, and transportation. Students delve into AI algorithms, machine learning, and ethical dilemmas like bias and privacy. Real-world cases inform discussions on responsible deployment and governance, empowering students to harness AI's potential while mitigating risks.

Students have the option to select three elective courses or pursue a master thesis spanning three parts, each across a semester. This choice offers flexibility in tailoring their academic journey, whether through specialized coursework or in-depth research exploration, aligning with their academic and professional aspirations.

• LEPMT1: Master Thesis I
• LEPMT2: Master Thesis II
• LEPMT3: Master Thesis III

Capstone Project:

In the final semester, students will undertake a capstone project, applying their knowledge and skills to a real-world leadership challenge or research topic of their choice, under the guidance of faculty mentors.

Professional Development:

Throughout the program, students will have access to workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities aimed at enhancing their leadership capabilities and preparing them for impactful careers in various sectors, including government, business, non-profit organizations, and international agencies.

Join us in exploring the dynamic intersection of leadership, ethics, and politics, and become a transformative leader for a more just and sustainable world.