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Statement on the Tragic Death of Professor Jason Arday
The Institute for Equity, University Centre is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Professor Jason Arday. We extend our
Read MoreThe MBA – Leadership for Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Development is the UK’s first MBA in EDI. It is suitable for aspiring and existing professionals working in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Organisational Development, Organisational Change and/or Leadership.
Key details of this programme include:
- Title: MBA – Leadership for Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Development
- Validating partner: Buckinghamshire New University
- Duration: 12- 18 months
- Start date: Autumn (Sept) 2025
- Intakes: Autumn (Sept/Oct) and Winter (Jan)
- Target audience: EDI change leaders, organisational leaders
- Delivery: Hybrid
- Programme structure: Part time
- Entry requirements: Undergraduate degree or equivalent
The MBA – Leadership for Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Development adds to the Institute’s portfolio of academic and professional programmes in EDI and Leadership. In particular, through the Professional Development Certificates, the EDI Fellowship © – the qualification for EDI professionals, the Level 7 Certificate in EDI, the Level 7 Diploma in EDI and the MBA, the Institute has codified EDI as a field of academic study and professional practice. All the Institute’s EDI (and other) programmes include clear learning outcomes and assessments, and combine theory with practice, underlining the importance of evidence-led or informed approaches in this area.
Commenting on this development, Professor Paul Miller, CEO & Principal of the Institute noted, “This is an important development in the Institute’s portfolio and overall work in equity, diversity & inclusion. The Institute is committed to developing individuals to lead change in their organisations, and through all our programmes, and crucially through our MBA, we are in a better position to enable and empower individuals improve organisational practice and conditions. We are pleased EDI leads and leaders interested in EDI now have a full masters level qualification on which to anchor their practice”.
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About the Institute for Equity, University Centre
Institute for Equity, University Centre is a specialist Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Institute. We are the only independent Tertiary level institution of its kind in the UK. We are a Google for Education institution, and a member of the UK Register of Learning Providers – Registration number: 10092202. We deliver the UK’s first and only suite of EDI qualifications, including: the EDI Fellowship ©, Level & Certificate in EDI, Level 7 Diploma in EDI and the MBA – Leadership for Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Development (September 2025).
* Partnership validation approved. Programme validation expected June 2025.
