Master Program "Leadership and Management"
From 2025 UDG offers a master’s program in Leadership and Management. Advanced knowledge for managers, business people and leaders, qualified teaching staff, modern learning methods and expertise in training and shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
Keeping in mind the specificity of the higher educational institution as a theological and evangelical community, the Leadership and Management program is also designed to prepare students to work in evangelical communities and on the mission field, as well as in various church projects.
Employment opportunities for graduates:
- Director of the enterprise
- Director of religious organization or mission
- Branch director
- Director of micro-, small enterprise (without managerial hierarchy) in the field of development and planning
- Project manager for commercial or non-commercial and church projects
- Organizational manager (head)
- Church department leader/coordinator
- Manager/director of a micro-, small enterprise (without managerial hierarchy) in sales and marketing
- Sales and customer relations manager (head)
- Management and organization specialist
- Organizational development specialist
- Economics Manager
- Management consultant
- Economic, social or ecclesiastical development coordinator
Program description:
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| General field of study | 041 Economics |
| Vocational field of study | 0413 Business and Management |
| Program of study | Leadership and Management |
| Total number of study credits | 92+ |
| Title awarded | Master in Leadership and Management |
| Certificate | Master's degree Diploma |
| Admission basis | Bachelor's degree diploma or its equivalent |
| Language of instruction | English / Russian |
| Form of organization | Part-time education |
| Duration of studies | 2 years |
| Number of courses | 10 courses, year projects, practicum and Master's thesis |
| Study timetable |
Monday - Friday: 16:30 - 20:30 Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Number of sessions | Two sessions per year. A session lasts between 2 and 3 weeks. |
Courses:
| Fundamental courses | Specialized courses | Humanities Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Management Theory and Models | Emotional Intelligence | Introduction to New Testament Studies |
| Marketing Management | Organizational Behaviour | Theology of Mission |
| Project Management | Leadership | |
| Strategic Management | ||
| Financial Performance Management |
The objectives of the study program, including their conformability to the mission of the university
The mission of DIVITIATIA GRATIAE University is to form leaders for Christian ministry, to train and support leaders for the ministry of Christ’s Church. The University trains pastors, evangelists, missionaries, business people, managers, and social workers for ministry in the Republic of Moldova, Eastern European countries, and Central Asia, peoples who differ culturally, by national traditions and religions.
In accordance with the mission, strategic objectives and institutional regulations of UDG, the Leadership and Management program is oriented towards generating the necessary knowledge and skills, respecting the institutional traditions, promoting scientific and Christian, national and universal cultural values.
The overall objective of the Leadership and Management degree program is to equip managers, business people and ministers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead businesses and organizations in business, non-profit organizations, public institutions and churches. The program is also designed to prepare students to demonstrate the influence of the Gospel in the workplace through biblical teaching, professional knowledge and technical management skills.
Knowledge, skills and competences acquired by graduates:
- Application of Christian ethics in personal, professional, community and church life in the context of contemporary challenges.
- The ability to work effectively in teams and build strong interpersonal relationships for high performance and Christian missional impact.
- Development of appropriate organizational strategies through the use of economic mechanisms and concepts, as well as servant and transformational leadership qualities.
- Identify ethical principles and norms, professional and biblical conduct in interactions with employees, partners, authorities and other stakeholders.
- Identify and use advanced managerial tools and innovative approaches to streamline the work of the organization or mission projects.
- Plan and implement projects with a high degree of complexity, in teams, in accordance with established requirements.
- Analyze operational activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and optimize the organization’s internal processes.
- Carrying out financial analysis and identifying the most appropriate methods of managing financial resources within projects, enterprises, missions or churches.
Professors
- Igor Prisac, Conf. univ. Dr.
Dean of Faculty “Management and Foreign Languages”
Courses taught: Management Theory and Models, Macroeconomics, Project Management - Andrew Williams, Conf. univ. Dr.
Courses taught: Organizational Behaviour, Strategic Management - E.Burlea, Conf. univ. Dr.
Courses taught: Financial Performance Management - Iurie Malancea, Dr.
Rector of the University DIVITIATIA GRATIAE
Courses taught: Marketing Management, Strategic Management - Dumitru Sevastian, Dr.
Pro-Rector of Studies
Courses taught: Introduction to the New Testament, Greek Language, New Testament Exegesis - Mihail Malancea, Dr.
Courses taught: Theology of Mission, Theology of the Family - Vladimir Ubeivolk, Dr.
Courses taught: Christian Leadership, Emotional Intelligence - Rodica Bunescu, drd.
Courses taught: Organizational Behaviour
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