Leadership Centre (QLC) and Georgetown University welcomed the inaugural class for the new executive master’s programme in leadership, policy, and innovation, as they began their studies at the QLC headquarters in Doha.
The customised programme, with the degree to be conferred by Georgetown University, is offered exclusively to QLC graduates who have successfully completed one of QLC’s three national leadership programmes. The nine-month programme provides students with world-class business education in critical areas important to Qatar.
HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Chairperson of the QLC board of directors, noted: “QLC was established by His Highness the Amir to support and empower Qataris in their various fields. This partnership with Georgetown, and support from Qatar Foundation, establishes a collaborative partnership with leading global academic institutions both in Doha and abroad. It will further accelerate progress in providing a platform for leadership excellence, enabling our country nationals to reach further heights in fulfilling their potential. They represent the best of Qatar’s bright future — and this partnership goes a long way to creating the conditions of their success.
Source: Peninsula Qatar
“There are so many people to thank – from the vision and support of our country’s leader to the support of our colleagues at Qatar Foundation, Georgetown Doha and Georgetown Washington. The QLC executive management team has worked hard on delivering this particular programme to support the careers of our alumni.”
“Georgetown University has been a leader in education since its founding in 1789,” said Dr. Abdulla bin Ali al-Thani, member of the board of directors and managing director of QLC. “Our partnership with Georgetown is a reflection of the significant strides QLC has made in the past five years to become a national platform for leadership excellence.”
The dean of Georgetown University in Qatar, Dr Ahmad Dallal, said the Executive Master’s in Leadership, Policy, and Innovation provides professionals with the opportunity to both expand their leadership capabilities and their knowledge of global business.
The programme allows qualified QLC graduates to build on the knowledge and expertise achieved through their participation in QLC’s programmes. Applicants accepted in the new programme underwent a two-month admission and evaluation process; the selection panel included members of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and QLC.
In this first module, participants focus on the concept of principled global business leaders and policy approaches that support it.
Prior to receiving the degree, those enrolled will have successfully completed all modules in Doha, a residency module in Washington, DC (US), all required online coursework and other degree requirements. They will then become full members of Georgetown’s global network, currently numbered at more than 178,000 alumni.
Information on the Executive Master’s in Leadership, Policy and Innovation programme can be obtained at www.qlc.org.qa or by calling 40194448.
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