The School of Leadership and Development (SLD) is part of Eastern University in St. Davids,

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. The school delivers educational programs in the United States and internationally, often through partnerships with organizations like

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and

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History

The Economic Development program was founded in 1984 by

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, Lin Geiger, Robert Seiple and others. Subsequent programs to be developed included concentrations in International and Urban Economic Development. In 1999, the School of International Leadership and Development was established, along with the signing of a partnership with

to deliver a

Master of Business Administration A Master of Business Administration (MBA; also Master's in Business Administration) is a postgraduate degree focused on business administration. The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business administration such as accoun ...

(MBA) in NGO Leadership. In 2003,

joined the program, the degree offered was converted to an MA in

Organizational Leadership Leadership studies is a multidisciplinary academic field of study that focuses on leadership in organizational contexts and in human life. Leadership studies has origins in the social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, psychology), in humani ...

, and the School removed 'International' from its name. From 2006, the school began offering an MA in International Development and various certificates in leadership and development.

Areas of study

Areas of study include

economic development In the economics study of the public sector, economic and social development is the process by which the economic well-being and quality of life of a nation, region, local community, or an individual are improved according to targeted goals and ...

, international development,

international studies International relations (IR), sometimes referred to as international studies and international affairs, is the scientific study of interactions between sovereign states. In a broader sense, it concerns all activities between states—such a ...

leadership Leadership, both as a research area and as a practical skill, encompasses the ability of an individual, group or organization to "lead", influence or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. The word "leadership" often gets vi ...

development studies Development studies is an interdisciplinary branch of social science. Development studies is offered as a specialized master's degree in a number of reputed universities around the world. It has grown in popularity as a subject of study since the e ...

, servant leadership,

economics Economics () is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economics focuses on the behaviour and interactions of economic agents and how economies work. Microeconomics analyzes ...

and others. SLD has also been involved in AIDS research and Sustainable Development.

External links

Eastern University
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