About the program

The MSc Leadership: Ethics and Politics program from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an international graduate program organized by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, and the University of Sulaimani, Iraq.

The Department of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the School of Social Sciences of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, and the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies, College of Humanities of the University of Sulaimany have combined their forces to establish and operate the International Joint Master’s Degree Program Leadership: Ethics and Politics.

Goals

The specific goals of the Leadership: Ethics and Politics program from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, and the University of Sulaimani are:

• To foster the knowledge, skills and dispositions consistent with leadership.
• To provide the skills needed to address successfully domestic, international, and global challenges.
• To provide in-depth knowledge of contemporary perspectives, practices, mindsets and issues related to leadership and governance.
• To cultivate the ability to formulate, propose and evaluate strategies for organizational leadership.
• To foster active and critical engagement with the policy environment, professional practice and scholarly literature relevant to leadership.
• To allow students to master core leadership capacities, such as executive functioning, self-awareness, decision-making, reflection on practice, collaborative action inquiry, reading, and participation in leadership networks.
• To make students confident in their leadership, administering, and governance prowess and effective in solving complex organizational challenges.

About the Universities

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. As all other Greek universities, it is a self-governed legal entity of public law and all major policy issues are determined by the Ministry of National Education and Religion.

The National and Kapodistrian University is the top University in Greece achieving recognition in annual global rankings. It offers Greek and English-speaking Undergraduate, Master-level Programs and Doctorate studies. Moreover, it is progressively succeeding in the funding of research projects with national and international partners. All funds are invested into the management and operation of educational, research and cultural programs, into student and staff services and grants.

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) stands as a prestigious institution within the academic community, recognized for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and innovation. As one of the leading universities in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, UKH consistently upholds international academic standards, attracting distinguished faculty and ambitious students from diverse backgrounds. The university’s emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and cutting-edge research has solidified its reputation as a hub for intellectual growth and development. UKH’s collaborations with global institutions and its focus on addressing regional and global challenges further enhance its academic standing, making it a cornerstone of educational progress.

The University of Sulaimani is a distinguished academic institution known for its legacy of educational excellence and impactful contributions to the academic community. Established in 1968, it has grown to become one of the leading universities in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, offering a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university fosters a vibrant environment for intellectual and cultural exchange, attracting talented students and scholars from across the region. With a strong focus on research, innovation, and community engagement, the University of Sulaimani is a pivotal center for addressing societal challenges and driving progress, both locally and globally.