Strategic Leadership
This one-year postgraduate diploma is designed to equip emerging and established leaders across the public, private, and non-profit sectors with the intellectual grounding, strategic foresight, and ethical compass needed to navigate complex policy environments and drive transformative change.
With a curriculum anchored in global best practices but tailored to the realities of Sri Lanka and the South Asian region, the program balances conceptual rigor with hands-on training in leadership, strategy, governance, and public affairs. It attracts high-potential individuals who seek not only to advance their careers but also to shape the future of their communities and institutions.
Why Strategic Leadership?
In today’s world, leadership is no longer a question of charisma or command—but of clarity, courage, and competence. Strategic leaders must be able to diagnose challenges, envision alternative futures, and design interventions that are both principled and pragmatic. The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership responds to this urgent need by producing leaders who can think critically, act ethically, and lead adaptively in uncertain environments.
Whether managing a public institution, running a business, or guiding civil society initiatives, strategic leadership requires a deep understanding of how policy, power, and people interact. This program develops those capabilities in an interdisciplinary, immersive setting.
Program Objectives
Develop Strategic Thinkers who can analyze environments, anticipate challenges, and formulate sustainable strategies.
Train Adaptive Leaders capable of managing change, responding to crises, and mobilizing stakeholders in diverse contexts.
Build Institutional Capacity by nurturing professionals who can strengthen governance systems, policy processes, and organizational performance.
Promote Ethical Public Leadership through a sustained emphasis on values-based decision-making and social responsibility.
Foster Cross-Sector Collaboration by bringing together participants from government, business, and civil society in a shared learning experience.
Target Audience
The program is designed for individuals with a demonstrated interest in leadership and public impact. Participants typically include:
Mid-career professionals in the public sector or local government.
Early-career executives in business, consulting, or development work.
Policy analysts, researchers, and civil society practitioners.
Military officers and administrative service professionals.
Entrepreneurs and social innovators.
Applicants are expected to possess a recognized undergraduate degree and a commitment to leadership development in their respective fields.