MSc in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Management (Distance Learning)

The MSc in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Management at Neapolis University Pafos is a modern, interdisciplinary, and fully distance-learning postgraduate programme designed to respond to the needs of contemporary organizations and the people who lead them.

The programme focuses on the dynamic relationship between leadership, human resources, and organizational effectiveness, combining theoretical knowledge with applied analysis and practical management tools. It is addressed both to recent graduates and to professionals from a wide range of disciplines who wish to strengthen their managerial and leadership skills or advance into positions of responsibility.

The distance-learning format offers flexibility, accessibility, and an international orientation, enabling students to combine their studies with professional and personal commitments.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

1.5 YEARS

90 ECTS

GREEK OR ENGLISH

DISTANCE LEARNING

AWARDED BY NEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The programme has been strategically designed to provide a holistic understanding of organizational leadership and human resource management within an increasingly complex business and social environment.

Specifically, it aims to:

Develop an understanding of contemporary leadership and human resource management challenges in international and multicultural contexts.
Enhance decision-making, communication, and people-management skills within organizations.
Enable the evaluation of strategic options arising from both the internal and external organizational environment.
Cultivate research-oriented thinking and the effective use of qualitative and quantitative data for human resource policy development.
Link organizational leadership with sustainability, quality, and long-term organizational competitiveness.

PROGRAMME ADVANTAGES

Fully distance-learning format supported by modern digital platforms and flexible study arrangements.
Interdisciplinary approach combining leadership, human resource management, organizational behaviour, and sustainability.
Immediate applicability of knowledge to students’ professional environments through case studies and practical examples.
Suitable for professionals from all sectors, including private and public organizations.
Strong emphasis on soft skills, essential for managerial and leadership roles.
Academic staff with strong theoretical and applied expertise in management, psychology, and education.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

Understand and critically analyse contemporary theories of organizational leadership and human resource management.
Evaluate organizational strategies and human resource policies.
Manage interpersonal relations, conflict, and organizational change effectively.
Apply leadership practices in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments.
Use research tools to address organizational challenges.
Contribute to organizational sustainability and performance improvement.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

SEMESTER 1

Code	Course title	Course type	ECTS
DMBA580	Leadership and Organizational Behavior	Compulsory	7.5
DMBA590	Human Resources Management	Compulsory	7.5
DMBA500	Research Methodologies	Compulsory	7.5
DOLHR511	Strategic Business Sustainability	Compulsory	7.5

SEMESTER 2

Code	Course title	Course type	ECTS
DMPA525	Educational Leadership and Management of Human Resources	Elective	7.5
DMPA540	Management of HR in Public Administration	Elective	7.5
DMPA520	Management of Human Resources in Health	Elective	7.5
DMBA574	Operations and Total Quality Management	Elective	7.5
DPSYC505	Personality: Theoretical Approaches and Development	Elective	7.5
DPSYC611	Multicultural Dimensions of Behavior	Elective	7.5
DHRS501	Human Resources Skills, Globalized Economy and Lifelong Learning	Elective	7.5

*students select courses totalling 30 ECTS, indicatively including

SEMESTER 3

Code	Course title	Course type	ECTS
DOLHR600	Dissertation	Compulsory	30

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

Teaching is delivered through digital platforms using a combination of:

lectures,
coursework assignments,
case studies,
participation in online discussions, and
research activities.

Completion of the programme includes the submission of a Master’s Dissertation, with either an applied or research-oriented focus.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to submit:

A recognized Bachelor’s degree
Proof of English language proficiency (where required)
A personal statement of interest
A curriculum vitae (CV)

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FACULTY & STAFF OF THE PROGRAMME

Achilleas Karayiannis

Programme Administrator of MSc in International Sustainability Management

Assistant Professor in Sustainability, Innovation, Organisational Psychology

Christos Papademetriou

Associate Professor in Management - Human Resources Management

Coordinator of the Distance Master in Business Administration (DMBA)

Christos Papademetriou holds a doctorate (PhD) in Social Science from the University of Leicester, UK. The title of his thesis is “Investigating the Impact of Sequential Cross-Cultural Training on the Level of Sociocultural and Psychological Adjustment of Expatriate Mangers”...

Giorgos Meramveliotakis

Assistant Professor of Economic Theory and Policy

Coordinator of the Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Coordinator of the MSc in European Politics & Governance

He has an extensive teaching experience at the University of Crete, the Hellenic Mediterranean University, the University of Roehampton and the University of Liverpool...

Christos Goulas

Assistant Professor in Educational Administration and Design of Educational Programs - Lifelong Learning and Education.

Christos Goulas has studied Political Science at the University of Athens and holds a Master’s degree in Adult Education. He holds a PhD from the University of Western Macedonia with a thesis on "Policies - Lifelong Learning Systems and the Role of Social Partners"....

Marios Psychalis

Lecturer in Public Economics

Marios Psychalis is a postdoc researcher investigating at the Department of Management Science and Technology University of the Peloponnese (UoP), holding also a PhD degree from the Department of Economics of the same university....

Georgios Deirmentzoglou

Assistant Professor in International Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Sustainable Development

Georgios Deirmentzoglou holds a PhD degree in Business Administration from the Department of Business Administration – University of Piraeus...

Glykeria Reppa

Lecturer in Educational Psychology

Glykeria Reppa is a lecturer in Educational Psychology at Neapolis University Pafos. She has studied Psychology (European University of Cyprus) and Physical Education and Sports Science...

Christiana Koundourou

Lecturer in Special Needs

Coordinator of MSc in Educational Psychology (Conventional and Distance)

Director of the Center of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (CE.S.E.N.D)

Christiana Koundourou is a lecturer in Special Needs, in the School of Social Sciences, at Neapolis University in Paphos. She holds an Undergraduate Degree in Special Educational Needs from...