Stand out to employers with our award-winning Future Leaders Certificate (FLC)
To find out more and apply
Log in to Canvas and accept your invitation to the Future Leaders Certificate 2023-24 Application Stage Canvas course, and apply Sunday 15th October 2023.
About the FLC
In this digital age and an increasingly uncertain and complex world, we understand how important it is for you to develop key skills as you go into the workplace, and flourish as future leaders; leaders with purpose who recognise their role in helping to shape a more sustainable and responsible future for all.
This competitive, extra-curricular programme is open to all full-time Business School MSc students. It is designed to prepare you for the Future of Work and give you the unique opportunity to:
- Discover your personal leadership capabilities
- Enhance your leadership experience by working on a real company project
- Develop a portfolio of evidence to showcase to future employers
The programme requires focus, drive and commitment, but the benefits of taking part are huge. Don’t just take our word for it – take a look at the video featuring FLC alumni and our Director of Education, Professor Nicki Newman, plus a testimonial from one of last year's participants below:
Asad Syed
MSc HRM & FLC Participant, 2022-23
“It was one of the best decisions I ever made! The practical nature of the FLC programme equipped me with the skills and knowledge to excel in leadership roles in the evolving business landscape.”
What you can expect
If selected, you will go through a rigorous programme between November 2023 and June 2024, including:
- Canvas modules, coaching and self-reflection
- Engaging guest talks and workshops
- Exciting individual and group challenges
- Opportunities to network
- An intensive summer project where you will work in a team and use your leadership skills to address a live issue faced by a company
Project Companies
Since our pilot in 2018-19, we have been fortunate enough to partner with the companies below. Once we have confirmation of the companies setting the projects in June 2024, we will update this section.
- Beiersdorf
- BBC
- Britvic
- Lloyds Banking Group / Birmingham Business School Centre for Responsible Business
- Siemens