Degree and Accreditation
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MA in Leadership) is awarded by Kairos University, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Kairos University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org) and by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The Higher Learning Commission is recognised by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Degrees from U.S. universities accredited by one of the regional accreditation agencies—such as the Higher Learning Commission—are internationally recognised and provide graduates with a strong foundation for advanced study and global professional opportunities. The Kairos MA in Leadership is a competency-based programme that integrates academic learning with personal and professional formation. It qualifies graduates to continue their studies at the doctoral level, subject to the admission requirements of the respective institution.
As an integrated partner for contextualisation of Kairos University, IBR facilitates business-focused immersion experiences and applied projects that complement the Kairos curriculum. Through these work-integrated learning experiences, students are able to contribute to their home countries and organisations while completing their studies with Kairos University. Affiliated professors of Kairos University, who are also associated with IBR, provide mentoring and academic guidance to Kairos students during their learning journey.