Programme Overview

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The Global Competence and Academic Leadership in Higher Education Programme is a specialised professional development initiative delivered by professors from Oxford University, certified by the Oxford University SKOPE Centre, and academically supported by the Oxford Centre for Higher Education Policy Studies (OxCHEPS).

This advanced course is designed to equip university faculty, researchers, and leaders with the competencies required to navigate the challenges of international higher education, academic leadership, and institutional transformation in a globalised context.

Grounded in the Oxford tutorial model, the programme integrates critical thinking, reflective inquiry, and leadership innovation to empower participants to foster excellence in teaching, research, and governance.

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Programme Vision

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This programme recognises that the 21st-century higher education sector demands professionals who can think critically, lead strategically, and engage globally.
By drawing on the expertise of Oxford professors, the academic research of OxCHEPS, and the professional certification framework of the Oxford University SKOPE Centre, the programme creates a bridge between academic theory, policy insight, and practical leadership development.

It aims to develop globally minded higher education professionals capable of shaping sustainable institutional growth, research collaboration, and international partnership development.

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Key Learning Objectives

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Participants will:
   •    Strengthen their capacity for critical and reflective thinking through Oxford tutorial engagement.
   •    Understand global trends and challenges in higher education policy, governance, and innovation.
   •    Gain practical strategies for academic leadership and institutional quality assurance.
   •    Learn to design internationalised curricula and research programmes.
   •    Build institutional frameworks for strategic global partnerships and collaborative learning.

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Programme Structure

   •    Duration: 2–4 weeks (offered in Oxford, online, or hybrid delivery mode)
   •    Core Modules:
   1.    The Oxford Tutorial Method and Academic Innovation
   2.    Leadership and Strategic Management in Higher Education
   3.    Research Excellence, Policy, and Global Collaboration
   4.    Quality Assurance and Institutional Development Frameworks
   5.    Global Competence and Intercultural Intelligence in Academia
   •    Teaching Format:
   •    Oxford-style tutorials and academic mentoring
   •    Policy dialogues led by OxCHEPS research fellows
   •    Interactive workshops and strategic simulations
   •    Peer collaboration and reflective portfolio development
   •    Capstone presentation with expert feedback

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Certification

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Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate in Global Competence and Academic Leadership,
awarded by the Oxford University SKOPE Centre, with academic endorsement from OxCHEPS.

This certification demonstrates internationally recognised achievement in higher education leadership and professional development under the Oxford academic framework.

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Target Participants

   •    Senior lecturers, professors, and deans
   •    Higher education administrators and policy makers
   •    Directors of international offices and institutional development units
   •    Educational researchers and quality assurance leaders

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Expected Outcomes

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Graduates of the programme will:
   •    Apply Oxford tutorial principles to enhance leadership and learning.
   •    Lead their institutions toward academic innovation and internationalisation.
   •    Integrate policy-based decision-making informed by OxCHEPS research.
   •    Strengthen institutional capacity for global cooperation and sustainable excellence.