Centre for Leadership and Management – Tangaza University

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Enhancing Leadership and Management Skills with CLM Institute – Tangaza University

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having strong leadership and management skills is crucial for professionals looking to excel in their careers. Tangaza University understands the significance of cultivating effective leadership abilities and offers prestigious academic programs through its CLM (Centre for Leadership and Management) Institute. The institute offers various courses, ranging from certificates to master’s degrees, and plays a key role in transforming individuals into leaders and managers.

The flagship program of Tangaza University’s CLM Institute, the Master of Arts in Ethics and Organizational Leadership is designed to educate and prepare competent and ethical leaders of socially responsible organizations that can maintain high ethical standards through transparent and rigorous decision-making processes. The learner is trained to become competent in research, critical in the analysis of the forces that shape their world, and understand theoretical and practical levels of decision-making and human relations with a moral obligation based on their code of Ethics.

The CLM Institute also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Management course that aims at providing students with a solid foundation in leadership principles and organizational management. The program is designed to tap into the wealth of life experience to develop flexibility, new learning, and resourcefulness in handling organizational management. It helps the student learn how to reflect on the experience, articulate the principles and concepts gained, and as appropriate make generalizations that can be applied in the future. Areas of Focus include:

• Human Resource Management
• International Relations
• Public Administration
• Public Relations
• Business Finance

For professionals looking to hone their skills in specific domains, the CLM institute provides several diploma programmes. Firstly, the Diploma in Business Management is a program that equips individuals with the practical knowledge necessary to develop and manage successful business strategies. The course focuses on exploring and understanding contemporary management issues and emphasizes action to offer you a unique opportunity to apply what you learn to your job.

Moreover, the CLM’s Diploma in Leadership and Resource Management course ensures that students know to be effective and transformative leaders by equipping them with life-long learning skills and competencies to manage resources and challenges of the 21st century. It inculcates the values of servant leadership and mentoring skills for the development of future leaders in their organizations. The objectives of the program are:

• To develop knowledge of transformational leadership 
• To develop competencies for managing resources
• To equip you with life-long learning skills
• To coach you in servant leadership and mentorship

Lastly, CLM offers the Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management program which aims at equipping students with critical knowledge of procurement laws and guides them to develop practical initiatives and applications for ethical Procurement and Supply Chain Management in diverse fields.

For those seeking a foundational understanding of management principles or exploring entry-level managerial positions, the Certificate in Management course is a perfect choice. The program prepares you to explore the inhibitors for good management praxis both in yourself and others. It does this by enabling you to develop the skills of self-management, communication, and negotiation for efficient and productive relationships in your workplaces and ministry.

In addition to its own academic programs, the CLM Institute also collaborates with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) to offer professional programs and certifications in the field of procurement and supply chain management. 

• Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSK)

The course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and attitudes that will enable them to perform duties as buyers, supply chain managers, supervisor directors, or consultants for organizations.

• Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APS-K)

This certification program offered by KISM is tailored for supply chain management employees and students looking to establish themselves in the procurement and supply chain management field. The course is intended to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and attitudes that will enable them to administer procurement and supply functions in an organization.

The CLM Institute at Tangaza University offers a diverse range of academic programs and certifications, setting the foundation for individuals to become accomplished leaders and effective managers. Whether you’re aiming for advanced degrees, specialized diplomas, or professional certifications, the institute’s curricula cater to diverse career aspirations. Embark on your journey to professional excellence with the CLM Institute and unlock a world of opportunities in leadership and management.