MA/MS in Knowledge Management and Leadership

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: To train highly qualified professionals and researchers for intellectual, creative, knowledge-based businesses, who are aware of the latest trends in information and knowledge management, and are capable of applying knowledge management methods and tools and leadership abilities to ensure effective knowledge management and creative, innovative problem solving. Learning outcomes: Graduates will be familiar with the principles and features of strategic information and knowledge management. Will be able to analyze and critically evaluate information and knowledge management problems and apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in making effective and constructive decisions. Will be able to critically evaluate and interpret theoretical concepts of organizational leadership, risk and change management, project management, human resources management, image, reputation and crisis management and communication, intellectual property law in a real business organization. Will know the methodology of communication and information research and will be able to carry out research of market of information and knowledge management products and services, internal and external information environment of organizations, information needs, apply research results creatively and flexibly in business organization modelling. The graduate of the program will be fully equipped for solving specific information and knowledge management problems as well as for presentation and dissemination of research results. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, seminars, discussions, work in groups, training, practice, case analysis, project preparation. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The main form of evaluation is an examination. Every course unit is concluded with a written evaluation. Student’s knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (unsatisfactory) to 10 (excellent). Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: The content of the program focuses on the modern concept of communication and information science based on systemic relationships, integrating various branches of this field of science. The subjects of communication and information science make up a large part of the compulsory theoretical subjects of the program. The program focuses on information science subjects. Due to the close links with the needs of practical activities, the program focuses on the fastest developing areas of science related to information management and its latest paradigm – knowledge management and application of information technologies for information organization, management and storage. Information technology subjects that make up the other core of the program are important to the information professional, as their studies enable the application of modern information technology to the organization and management of information. Optional courses: Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Intercultural Communication, Internet Marketing, Business Ethics. Distinctive features of a study programme: It is the only study program in Lithuania whose structure and content are aimed at those seeking to build a successful business based on continuous learning, creation and innovative use of new knowledge as an economic asset. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: A graduate can work in the business, academic, governmental, and public sector institutions as a professional communication and information manager, an independent knowledge management consultant, a public relations specialist, information and knowledge management project manager. Access to further study: A graduate of the program is able to continue studies on tertiary level and to seek PhD degree in the field of communication and information science.