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About York St John University
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About
Robert Kennedy College
Robert Kennedy College is a private their online learning experience with
educational institution in Zürich, a traditional classroom environment.
Switzerland that was founded
in 1998. The College pioneered Our students benefit from our
Swiss quality online learning; we proprietary state of the art online
offer rigorous but flexible learning delivery platform OnlineCampus:
programmes, enhanced by state of an all-encompassing interactive
the art online e-learning technology and easy-to-use software which
that has been developed entirely in- makes studying online a truly
house. The Robert Kennedy College satisfying experience. RKC employs
online Masters level programmes are highly qualified instructors who are
in an exclusive partnership with York graduates from leading universities
St John University, and recognised such as the Harvard Business
worldwide. School, Stanford University, Oxford
University, University of Basel and
Our instructors are graduates Washington University, to name a
from some of the best universities few.
worldwide, and with over 7,000
students from 130 different By studying at Robert Kennedy
countries, we are a truly College you are sure that your
international establishment. qualification will be recognised
Our programmes combine Swiss anywhere. York St John University
quality education at a distance degrees are recognised worldwide.
with residencies in England at the
campuses of our exclusive partner,
York St John University. The one-
week residency represents a unique
opportunity for students to combine
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The Programmes
at a Glance
Duration might be eligible for a bursary of
Minimum 12 months, maximum 3 1500 CHF (Swiss Francs) reducing
years. your tuition fees to 11,500 CHF
(Swiss Francs). This fee includes
library access, OnlineCampus
Delivery Method
access, graduation fees, and
Mostly online via OnlineCampus University matriculation fees.
(an interactive online learning Fees are payable in interest-free
environment) with intensive class instalments. The fees are for the
discussion and collaboration, plus a entire programme, and include all
one-week compulsory residency. The the courses as well as supervision
residency is held at two locations, for the final dissertation. Residency
Robert Kennedy College in Zürich costs, such as airfare and
and at York St John University in accommodation, plus a 2,000 CHF
York, both taught by the York St John (Swiss Francs) tuition fee for the
University faculty. residency, and some of the textbooks
that you will need for the course are
Places not included in these fees.
The number of places per term is
strictly limited to 60. Accreditation and Recognition
After successfully completing
Terms your studies at Robert Kennedy
Four terms per year (winter, spring, College, you will receive a degree
summer and autumn). from York St John University which
is duly accredited by the British
Tuition Fees Government. York St John University
13,000 CHF (Swiss Francs). You degrees are recognised worldwide.
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MBA Leading Innovation and
Change
Introductory Module Descriptions
Not-for-credit Induction
This is the first module of the
Stage 1 programme which gives an
Four taught modules plus mandatory orientation to the course and the
residency (120 credits) online learning style. It does not
carry credits, and students are
Core encouraged to go through the
material in this module at their own
• Leading Innovation and Change
pace and get accustomed to the
• The Essence of Leadership
online medium.
• Culture, Leadership and
Innovation in Organisations
• Successful Strategic Thinking
Leading Innovation and Change
The aim of this module is to explore
Residential concepts and theories concerning
how sustainable innovation and
Mandatory residency week in
change may be achieved. The
Zürich, Switzerland, or York, United
module will include analyses of the
Kingdom.
leadership of innovation and change
in different contexts. In addition,
Stage 2 participants will be encouraged
Individual dissertation (60 credits) to use their own experience of
leadership, innovation and change to
Capstone Project inform discussion, enquiry, critical
Supervised dissertation work. thinking and reflection.
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MBA Leading Innovation and Change
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MBA Coaching Mentoring and
Leadership
Introductory Module Descriptions
Not-for-credit Induction
This is the first module of the
Stage 1 programme which gives an
Four taught modules plus mandatory orientation to the course and the
residency (120 credits) online learning style. It does not
carry credits, and students are
Core encouraged to go through the
material in this module at their own
• The Essence of Leadership
pace and get accustomed to the
• Coaching and Mentoring Skills for
online medium.
Success
• Culture, Leadership and
Innovation in Organisations
The Essence of Leadership
• Building Success Through The aim of this module is to critically
Coaching and Mentoring appraise theories of leadership
and how leaders act to influence
Residential others directly, and also indirectly,
by influencing organisational
Mandatory residency week in
systems and structures. The module
Zürich, Switzerland, or York, United
will focus on issues of leadership
Kingdom.
behaviours and skills required
to achieve sustainable success
Stage 2 and development for groups and
Individual dissertation (60 credits) organisations. The module will
include an analysis of the activities
Capstone Project of individuals in leadership roles in
Supervised dissertation work. an organisation, or organisations, of
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MBA Coaching Mentoring and Leadership
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MBA Entrepreneurship and
Innovation
Introductory Module Descriptions
Not-for-credit Induction
This is the first module of the
Stage 1 programme which gives an
Four taught modules plus mandatory orientation to the course and the
residency (120 credits) online learning style. It does not
carry credits, and students are
Core encouraged to go through the
material in this module at their own
• Leading Innovation and Change
pace and get accustomed to the
• Entrepreneurship and Society
online medium.
• Culture, Leadership and
Innovation in Organisations
• Successful Strategic Thinking
Leading Innovation and Change
The aim of this module is to explore
Residential concepts and theories concerning
how sustainable innovation and
Mandatory residency week in
change may be achieved. The
Zürich, Switzerland, or York, United
module will include analyses of the
Kingdom.
leadership of innovation and change
in different contexts. In addition,
Stage 2 participants will be encouraged
Individual dissertation (60 credits) to use their own experience of
leadership, innovation and change to
Capstone Project inform discussion, enquiry, critical
Supervised dissertation work. thinking and reflection.
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MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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MBA Innovation Leadership and
Consulting
Introductory Module Descriptions
Not-for-credit Induction
This is the first module of the
Stage 1 programme which gives an
Four taught modules plus mandatory orientation to the course and the
residency (120 credits) online learning style. It does not
carry credits, and students are
Core encouraged to go through the
material in this module at their own
• Leading Innovation and Change
pace and get accustomed to the
• Building and Leading High
online medium.
Performing Teams
• Mastering Strategic Consulting
• Building Success Through
Leading Innovation and Change
Coaching and Mentoring The aim of this module is to explore
concepts and theories concerning
Residential how sustainable innovation and
change may be achieved. The
Mandatory residency week in
module will include analyses of the
Zürich, Switzerland, or York, United
leadership of innovation and change
Kingdom.
in different contexts. In addition,
participants will be encouraged
Stage 2 to use their own experience of
Individual dissertation (60 credits) leadership, innovation and change to
inform discussion, enquiry, critical
Capstone Project thinking and reflection.
Supervised dissertation work.
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MBA Innovation Leadership and Consulting
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MBA Innovation Leadership and Consulting
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MBA Leadership and
Management
Introductory Module Descriptions
Not-for-credit Induction
This is the first module of the
Stage 1 programme which gives an
Four taught modules plus mandatory orientation to the course and the
residency (120 credits) online learning style. It does not
carry credits, and students are
Core encouraged to go through the
material in this module at their own
• The Essence of Leadership
pace and get accustomed to the
• Building and Leading High
online medium.
Performing Teams
• Coaching and Mentoring Skills for
Success
The Essence of Leadership
• Successful Strategic Thinking The aim of this module is to critically
appraise theories of leadership
Residential and how leaders act to influence
others directly, and also indirectly,
Mandatory residency week in
by influencing organisational
Zürich, Switzerland, or York, United
systems and structures. The module
Kingdom.
will focus on issues of leadership
behaviours and skills required
Stage 2 to achieve sustainable success
Individual dissertation (60 credits) and development for groups and
organisations. The module will
Capstone Project include an analysis of the activities
Supervised dissertation work. of individuals in leadership roles in
an organisation, or organisations, of
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MBA Leadership and Management
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MBA Leadership and Management
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MBA Management Consulting
Introductory Module Descriptions
Not-for-credit Induction
This is the first module of the
Stage 1 programme which gives an
Four taught modules plus mandatory orientation to the course and the
residency (120 credits) online learning style. It does not
carry credits, and students are
encouraged to go through the
Core
material in this module at their own
• Mastering Strategic Consulting pace and get accustomed to the
• Culture, Leadership and Innova- online medium.
tion in Organisations
• High Impact Management Mastering Strategic Consulting
Consulting
The aim of the module is to build
• Successful Strategic Thinking
awareness and understanding of
the main theoretical and empirical
Residential
frameworks associated with
Mandatory residency week in management consultancy in order to
Zürich, Switzerland, or York, United develop an understanding of the key
Kingdom. characteristics of the consultancy
industry, its market, and the
Stage 2 distinguishing features of successful
Individual dissertation (60 credits) consultancy projects. Participants
will develop a critical appreciation
Capstone Project of the complexity of relationships
Supervised dissertation work. and tensions associated with
developing and implementing
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MBA Management Consulting
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MBA Management Consulting
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Core Course Team
Dr. iur. David Costa
Dean
David Costa is Dean of Faculty
and one of the founders of Robert
Kennedy College. In his capacity as
Dean, Dr. Costa oversees the faculty
review process of the college, as
well as several of the academic
programmes.
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Course Core Team
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Course Core Team
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Course Core Team
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Course Core Team
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Programme Tutors
Professor David Duffill industrial and service organisations.
Deputy Dean, Robert A substantial part of his current
consulting activity is in competitive
Kennedy College
intelligence, including helping clients
MA Engineering Science to benchmark their cost position
(Pembroke College, Oxford against key competitors.
University), MBA (Harvard
Business School), Harkness
Fellow (1975-1977).
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Programme Tutors
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Programme Tutors
Emeritus Professor
Gabriel Jacobs
Member of the Board
of Academic Governors
and Research Coordinator,
Robert Kennedy College
BA (University of London),
Ph.D. (University of Wales) Before
retiring from his Chair of Business
Information Technology at Swansea
University, Professor Jacobs’s
primary teaching interests were in
multimedia applications, business
telematics and computer-assisted
learning. In 1993, he helped found
the Association for Learning
Technology and for nine years was
Editor then Executive Editor of its
journal, ALT-J. Before that, he was
Joint Editor of the journal Interactive
Multimedia.
Professor Jacobs has directed
several major European-funded
projects related to small businesses,
multimedia and e-learning. He has
researched and published very
extensively in the areas of IT and
general business management.
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MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation MBA Innovation Leadership and Consulting
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