The Fellow Programmes at the National School of Leadership are oriented towards nurturing young researchers, problem solvers and thinkers who would like to channelize their experiences and transform them into globally established best practices, with due guidance directly from the mentors at the National School of Leadership.
Fellow Programmes, despite being convenient for professionals working full-time, involves cutting edge practice based research that results in a state of the art academic thesis or a reader friendly book, supported by academic research articles, for professionals who would like to leave their legacy in a formally documented way for the global community to benefit from. Research that is challenging, comprehensive, current, relevant and contributing to the global community, is what distinguishes Scholars at the National School of Leadership. Oriented towards preparing scholars for leadership positions at leading organizations and academic institutions across the world, Scholars at the National School of Leadership make an impact across academia and leadership.
The Fellow Programme in Leadership at NSL focuses on combining theoretical study, research and methods of application of the science that goes into making leaders, and to the general sphere of leadership. The programme is built around Leadership Research Methodologies and Fundamentals of Leadership sciences, in order to create a philosophical as well as technical foundation for the process of leadership. The core objective of this programme is to enable students to build a structured perspective on leadership in the real world, and a healthy understanding of the dynamics presented through Leadership Sciences, which will be driven by the student – with research support being provided by mentors at all stages.
The aims of the Fellow Programme in Leadership include:
The objectives of the Fellow Programme in Leadership include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialisation Paper (5 credits)The Fellow Programme in Market Research and Analytics focuses on bringing together the best of industry standards and requirements, and enables fellows to understand and research new and innovative approaches and dimensions in understanding the needs of the global market in terms of market research and analytics. The programme empowers and supports fellows in building and developing actionable differentiators from how the research and analytics market is perceived and addressed currently, and towards bringing in better efficiencies into the process in order to deliver on and beyond the industry’s requirements. Additionally, the research work conducted by the fellows is aimed at being a major reference for organizations and M&R professionals worldwide.
Ranked 2nd in Forbes Top Jobs of the World, Market Researchers and Analysts are some of the most in-demand professionals in the world. CareerBuilder and Economic Modelling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) released the results of their latest study that used EMSI's rich labour market database, which pulls from over 90 national and state employment resources. Research Scholars at the National School of Leadership are at the forefront when it comes to their skills around the understanding of markets and helping clients understand their business scenarios better.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Market Research and Analytics include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Market Research and Analytics include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
The Fellow Programme in Organizational Leadership enables fellows – whether they are existing or aspiring people leaders in organizations – to build a research driven approach towards building successful, humanized organizations. FPOL fellows combine theory, application and research as core components in their critical study and development of new measures of leadership in organizations. This would include gauging the needs of individual organizations covered in the research work, as well as industry requirements which fellows will cover during the course of the programme. The aim is to empower fellows to develop into core resources for their organizations – with specific regard to building deployable measures that are instrumental in creating successful organizations. The programme deals with executing work processes in organizations - keeping in mind human resources, and the well-being of people working with the organization. The programme involves understanding and developing performance through innovative research in bringing about new dimensions in creating organizations that grow and develop based on critical success factors.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Organizational Leadership include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Organizational Leadership include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
For the greatest part, understanding leadership hinges first on understanding its most important element – human psychology. The Fellow Programme in Psychology provides fellows with a base of existing theories in psychology, as well as the research domain to bring new dimensions into situations and circumstances that have an impact on leadership behaviour. The Fellow Programme in Psychology is structured around the understanding of evidence-based practices and research around the study of human behaviour. In this programme, behavioural experts, organizational leaders and professional psychologists conduct research around multiple specializations of psychology, including Performance Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Sports Psychology, Military Psychology, Educational Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Psychology and Forensic Psychology.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Psychology include:
The objectives of the Fellow Programme in Psychology include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
The Fellow Programme in Business Strategy is designed to create an environment for leading and aspiring strategists and key decision makers from diversified organizations to build a research-driven approach to understanding strategy formulation, decision making and implementation. With a multi-disciplinary outlook, fellows broaden their scope of learning and practical implementation of such learning. Researchers explore and create new dimensions around how various organizations and industry segments develop and sustain their competitive advantage. Drawing on both microeconomics as a foundation for strategy, as well on other complementary disciplines, fellows develop an understanding towards how leaders perceive options and make strategic choices. This requires comprehending cognition, and drawing from psychology and behavioural sciences. Other elements in non-market strategy and addressing regulatory environments draw on political science and law. With the fellows engaging in in-depth study, while being supported by mentors at every stage, fellows initiate the examination of questions pertaining to organizational strategy, and introduce new dimensions to looking at strategic decision making.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Business Strategy include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Business Strategy include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
Computer Science and Technology is the lifeline of modern day global businesses. Technology leaders are the drivers of progress, now and increasingly, in the future. With primary focus on nurturing technology leaders, who can take a grounded research-driven approach towards driving this sector, the Fellow Programme in Computer Science and Technology creates a platform for new dimensions in innovation in the field. Under this programme, fellows, including technology leaders and researchers, focus on a detailed approach to leadership in technology, through comprehensive data-driven assessment Technological or Technology-driven organizations. The research work conducted in this programme is aimed at being a major reference for organizations and technology professionals worldwide.
The Fellow Programme in Computer Science and Technology offers the opportunity to conduct theoretical and practical research across a broad range of subfields of technology or in the intersection of technology and other disciplines. The NSL FPTTECH aims at enabling fellows to be at the forefront when it comes to the development of skills and practices aimed at creating paradigms on new trends in technology and its related applications in making human life simpler and interesting.p>
The aims of Fellow Programme in Computer Science and Technology include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Technology include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
The Fellow Programme in Training and Development focuses on excellence in training with a base to build a comprehensive and actionable understanding of training needs that today’s organizations face through detailed research into how individuals function within organizations. Fellows in this programme comprehensively research into both existing training deployments across organizations and industries, and the efficiencies brought in by these deployments. The objective of such research is to enable fellows to understand the needs of organizations right down to their operational nuts and bolts, and to define and design training methodologies that are optimally suited to deliver on such needs that organizations may have. This programme is structured to facilitate fellows to enhance their leadership knowledge and skills in the field of training and performance improvement
This programme empowers research fellows to critically analyze needs and evaluate the influences of how performance improvement and training should be designed and implemented - be it coming up with a Training Need Analysis or building a training calendar for an organization, or in terms of imparting trainings in an effective manner. To that purpose, fellows conduct research into how to develop and implement the right kind of tools required to conduct such trainings. In all, the Fellow Programme in Training and Development will empower fellows to bring in an innovative approach to the study of training and development, and to thereafter introduce new trends for solution-driven effectiveness.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Training & Development include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Training & Development include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
Deep rooted research around success stories, failures, new dimensions, new strategies, and innovation in the field of entrepreneurship are the hallmark of the Fellow Programme in Entrepreneurship. With an increasing global focus on the foundation of newer and more innovative businesses, entrepreneurship has slowly evolved into a structured practice to building new organizations. Leading entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, business strategists, young CEOs, board advisors and research fellows pursuing the Fellow Programme in Entrepreneurship contribute immensely to understanding the elements that go into entrepreneurial action, along with a structured assessment of how ventures are undertaken. Fellows give themselves a means to comprehensively understand, identify and leverage on opportunities towards building self-dependence through individual ventures.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Entrepreneurship include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Entrepreneurship include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
The global economy has seen many ups and downs, particularly over the last few years - and if there has been one major lesson learned from the times economies have faced challenges, it is that without a thriving population at the grassroot levels - empowered through, and to a great extent by, entrepreneurship - countries simply cannot sustain the kind of economic momentum required to grow along with the global economy. This makes Social Entrepreneurship an indispensable part of the building of individuals, organizations and nations. Social Entrepreneurship begins at the core of where social problems arise, and leverages upon both existing and evolving business techniques to understand and comprehensively address such issues - replicating the success of a business model and adapting it into a social context. And in developing economies, Social Entrepreneurship is an invaluable driver of next generation growth.
The Fellow Programme in Social Entrepreneurship focuses on the overall concepts of how socially entrepreneurial actions can result in the development of actionable models that can actually drive social - and subsequently, economic growth. Gleaning from social entrepreneurship ventures, both successful and unsuccessful, this programme is aimed at helping build a thorough understanding of the myriad factors that go into building social growth and development. Added to this is the depth of business-driven expertise that looks at each issue in a discrete manner, thus enabling fellows to understand how to leverage on the building blocks from each such issue and build a cohesive whole - thus contributing to actionable models of social growth and innovation in the field of social entrepreneurship.
The aims of the Fellow Programme in Social Entrepreneurship are:
The objectives of the Fellow Programme in Social Entrepreneurship are:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
Academic leaders, educational stakeholders and education policy makers play a critical role in shaping up the future of a nation. The Fellow Programme in Applied Education is focused on enabling fellows to bridge the gap between existing educational practices, and build the right kind of alignment and confluence between educational methodologies. The research platform this programme provides enables fellows to understand and actionably comprehend the criticality of interdisciplinary research in the area of education policy and practice. The Fellow Programme in Applied Education programme is a doctoral level programme to empower existing and aspiring education leaders to develop and implement quantum leaps in education through innovation and research.
As a research driven initiative, fellows at the National School of Leadership works towards combining theory, actionable applications, and in-depth research in order to critically analyse needs and evaluate the influences of how good, inclusive education can lead to societal change. With a strong focus on innovation and creativity, fellows in this programme are groomed to be instrumental in developing new dimensions through inspired innovation by contributing to the learning process of individuals, organizations and nations.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Applied Education include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Applied Education include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
To lead any organization through extensive leadership effort, it is necessary to understand not merely the overall mission and work of the organization, but of the roles that the component parts of it play in the overall structure. The nature and scope of each specific work role within the larger framework forms the foundation of elements upon which an organization's success is built step by step - and for the most part, the core elements that define such nature and scope are dependent on the people manning these roles; specifically, with regard to the skills and level of knowledge required for such roles, as well as the behavioral and response capabilities of the individual’s for each such role. It is here that Competency Mapping plays a key role: - in terms of evaluation, assessing, selecting, recruiting and retaining the right people for the right works. Each individual thus appointed is therefore aware of not just the scope and limitations of their role, but also how best to leverage on their own skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements of their roles to their highest capabilities - thereby benefiting the organization as part of a larger cohesive growth engine.
The Fellow Programme in Competency Mapping is designed to evaluate and assess all the key factors that go into the selection of the right people for the right roles, ranging from the bare necessities of assessing candidates from both a professional and psychological standpoint to assess their fitness and competency for a particular role, to understanding and implementing the right kind of decisions and activities to bring together both generic and specific strengths and capabilities of the individuals involved to create a well-oiled work structure that delivers on - and sustains - the core objectives of the organization in the long run.
The aims of Fellow Programme in Competency Mapping include:
The objectives of Fellow Programme in Competency Mapping include:
Culture of Inquiry, Research Ethics, Leadership Research Strategies, Planning, Research Proposal, Research Questions, Elements of Research Design, Fundamentals of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs, Literature Review, Measurement and Sampling, Data Collection, Survey Methods, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Writing Journal Articles and Thesis, Report Writing, Feedback Sessions, Publishing, Conferences and Presentations, Life as a Leadership Scholar
Paper 2 - Fundamentals of Leadership Sciences (5 credits)Unlearning and Learning, Introduction to Leadership, Character of a Leader, Leadership Styles and Application, Attitude, Etiquette, Time Management, Delegation, Networking for Success
Paper 3 - Specialization Paper (5 credits)Based on the area of research, scholars take up a specialization paper with the aim to create a base for the conduct of research.
Research Publications (6 credits)Scholars would require publishing at least 3 research articles in leading national and international journals. The articles can be related directly to the area of research or interdisciplinary in nature. They may also choose to submit research articles to NSL Fellow Support who would assist in the publication process.
Mentorship (9 credits)Most research fellows earn mentor credits through mentorship assignments taken up at leading institutions across the world. Fellows may also earn their mentor credits imparting in-campus and/or online sessions at the National School of Leadership.
Doctoral Dissertation / Applied Research Project (30 credits)Fellows organize their research into a doctoral dissertation in a topic related to the study under the guidance of a research guide at NSL. In lieu of a dissertation, fellows may also choose to take up an applied doctoral research project in the area of study.
Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and WorkshopsFellows are invited to multiple Seminars, Symposiums, Conferences and Workshops held throughout the year. Although participation is not mandatory, fellows are encouraged to attend at least some of them.
The Admission Procedure for the Fellow Programme in is based primarily on professional experience of at least 10 years or Leadership Aptitude Test (LAT), NSL Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Research Committee interview. Alternatively, in lieu of NSL RAT scores, NET/SET/JRE/GATE scores can be considered, and in lieu of LAT scores, CAT/GMAT/XAT/MAT scores can be considered for admission.
The admission process also takes into account Industry Experience of Working Professionals applying for the programme/s, and the minimum requirement for the same is 10 Years of Work Experience. Based on discretion of the Research Committee, this would preclude any such applicants from the LAT, RAT or any other competitive scores. However, selection would be based on personal/online/telephonic Research Committee interview conducted to evaluate the applicant's candidature.
Apart from LAT and RAT, NSL follows an Application Rating procedure, under which the candidates' academic performance (which is, marks/percentages obtained) in 10th Standard, 12th Standard and Bachelor's and Masters' Degree Examinations respectively. During assessment of the candidates' 10th and 12th Standards scores, eligible candidates will be assigned rating scores of 'A' and 'B', as given in the table below.
For Masters' Degree: The eligible candidates as obtained in the previous stage will, on the basis of marks/percentages received on the completion of their Masters' Degree examinations, be assigned a rating score of 'C'.
| Application Rating Scale (AR): Rating Scores | |||||||
Percent score in 10th Std. Exam |
Rating Score A |
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Percent score in 12th Std. Exam |
Rating Score B |
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Percent score in Master’s Degree |
Rating Score C |
<= 55 |
1 |
<= 55 |
1 |
<= 55 |
1 |
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> 55 and <= 60 |
2 |
> 55 and <= 60 |
2 |
> 55 and <= 60 |
2 |
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> 60 and <= 70 |
3 |
> 60 and <= 70 |
3 |
> 60 and <= 65 |
3 |
||
> 70 and <= 80 |
4 |
> 70 and <= 80 |
4 |
> 65 and <= 70 |
4 |
||
> 80 and <= 90 |
7 |
> 80 and <= 90 |
7 |
> 70 and <= 80 |
7 |
||
> 90 |
10 |
> 90 |
10 |
> 80 |
10 |
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In case the candidate has not completed the Masters’ Degree, but is in the final year, he/she will be assessed based on the marks available till the point of study
Candidates who have cleared CA/ICWAI/CS without having cleared, or in lieu of having cleared their Masters’ Degree, will be assessed on their average of inter and final level marks
While calculating the application rating, all subjects listed on the mark sheet of both 10th and 12th Std. exams will be considered. This will be done irrespective of any optional subjects at the Board/University level, and whether they form a part of the total percentage as per the mark sheet or not.
In cases where the percentage/marks received by the candidate upon completion of the Masters' Degree by the Institute/University does not take into account marks in all the subjects (i.e., marks in optional subjects not calculated for the overall percentage for any or all of the academic years studied), and therefore the candidate does not wish for the same to be calculated, the candidate will be required to provide a certificate from the Principal/HoD/Registrar/Director of the Institute/University, clearly clarifying the marks not to be taken into account.
In cases where instead of marks and/or percentages, the Board, Institute or University provides only letter grades, without any corresponding equivalent of either marks or percentage of marks as per the mark sheet, the candidate will need to provide a certificate/official written document from the institute mentioning the marks/percentages equivalent to the letter grades awarded to the candidate. This requirement, as it arises, must be fulfilled where the candidate is shortlisted for the Interview.
As mentioned, applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of LAT/CAT/GMAT/XAT scores as applicable. The Application Rating Score – specific to candidates applying on the basis of CAT written exam scores – will be as follows:
For candidates eligible to be considered through the LAT, or scores other than CAT, i.e., GMAT/MAT/XAT, the following equivalent CAT scores will be applied:
| LAT | Equivalent Other Scores | |||
| CAT (%) | GMAT | XAT | MAT | |
| 80 | 80 | 800 | 80 | 800 |
| 79 | 79 | 790 | 79 | 790 |
| 78 | 78 | 780 | 78 | 780 |
| 77 | 77 | 770 | 77 | 770 |
| 76 | 76 | 760 | 76 | 760 |
| 75 | 75 | 750 | 75 | 750 |
| 74 | 74 | 740 | 74 | 740 |
| 73 | 73 | 730 | 73 | 730 |
| 72 | 72 | 720 | 72 | 720 |
| 71 | 71 | 710 | 71 | 710 |
| 70 | 70 | 700 | 70 | 700 |
Based on the percentages and equivalent scores as per the examination given, candidates will be shortlisted for the written analysis, group discussion and personal interview rounds. The selection in these stages will strictly be based only on ranks on the Aggregate Score (based on LAT/CAT/GMAT/XAT/MAT). However, the Admissions Committee would have complete discretion over the selection procedure.
Send an email to info@nsl.ac.in for the application form.
Note: The application forms for Resident Indian students and International students (Foreign/NRI category) are separate.
If you are filling in the application form online, while submitting the same, kindly attach soft copies of your previous certificates as necessary in accordance with the attachment links provided on the website.
If you are filling in the application form as a downloaded document, the form, accompanied with scanned copies of the required documents such as graduation certificate and marksheets must be sent to info@nsl.ac.in
Acknowledgement: Upon receipt of the application, the Admissions Team will provide the candidate with an acknowledgement, along with the candidate's application number. This intimation will be done via e-mail, which would also mention in case any additional details are required.
Once the assessments are complete, shortlisted candidates will be informed of the same via e-mail, and the details pertinent to their presence for the Interview (if applicable) will be provided.
Students who receive admission to the programme will be informed of the same via mail, and other details as pertinent to their joining the programme will be provided over mail. The admission process would be completed within 3 weeks of applying.
Whether you are applying online or via email, you would require to keep the following documentation handy for attachments.
Letter of Sponsorship (by companies under the Consortium for Global Leaders)
For companies that are members of the Consortium for Global Leaders and are eligible for a CGL scholarship for its employees, an authorized representative can send a scanned copy of the letter of sponsorship to info@nsl.ac.in or courier it to the National School of Leadership. Please view the guidelines document and download the sample letter of sponsorship.
Letter of Sponsorship (by companies that are not a member of the Consortium for Global Leaders)
An authorized representative can send a scanned copy of the letter of sponsorship to info@nsl.ac.in or courier it to the National School of Leadership. Please view the guidelines document and download the sample letter of sponsorship.
If you are filling in the application form online, while submitting the same, kindly attach soft copies of your previous certificates as necessary in accordance with the attachment links provided on the website.
The duration of the NSL Fellow Programme is a minimum of 6 Months of course credits and the time taken for the research and dissertation. However, the Research Committee reserves the right to alter the duration based on the candidate's research progress.
NSL fellows conduct their research study through blended learning, a cognitive neuro-scientific technique that include a wide range of modes including coordinating frequently with research guides, course credit sessions, virtual classrooms, leadership conferences, apart from learning from each other where lecture is only part of the process of learning. At NSL, you'll be pushed to watch movies, ask questions - lots of them - by mentors and your classmates. "Why do you think that is so?" "How does that affect a leadership decision?" "What makes a good leader?" "What are your alternatives?" Fearless and freewheeling debate will give you the confidence to excel in any situation, anywhere, with anyone.
Be prepared for all possibilities. Because there are no clear-cut answers, you'll gain a powerful framework for making decisions throughout your career, in any situation, in any industry.
A curriculum you can use now, NSL mentors bring their real-world experience as consultants, expert witnesses, board members or even CEOs to the classroom. You'll learn how to assess risk, approach clients, think more strategically and make better decisions along a range of outcomes - the tools you need today and in the future.
A dedicated Fellow Support team at the National School of Leadership assists scholars with the day to day issues research scholars might face. The Fellow Support team is the first point of contact for all research scholars for multiple elements of their study, right from seeking guidelines to publishing of their research articles. The Fellow Support team can be contacted by scholars via email, online chat or phone.
Research Guide
A Research Guide is normally a member of the Research Committee at the National School of Leadership. Each scholar is assigned a Research Guide who would help the scholar with the vision and milestones of the research work. In quite a few instances scholars may consult multiple members of the Research Committee during their research one of whom becomes the official Research Guide of the scholar. In some situations, there may be more than one Research Guide assigned to a scholar.
At the National School of Leadership, scholars also have the option of having her/his own Research guide. If a scholar wishes to conduct her/his research under a Research Guide outside the Research Committee of the National School of Leadership, there is an official registration process executed by the Fellow Support team. On approval from the Research Committee based on qualification and subject matter expertise, an external Research Guide may be considered for inclusion to the Research Committee at NSL.
Editorial Support
The Editorial Support team is responsible for providing editorial and peer review for research articles, review of research work submitted and providing over all editorial guidance to scholars at the National School of Leadership.
Technical Support
The Technical Support team at the National School of Leadership assists scholars from day 1, right from creating their NSL email IDs, assigning them to groups, inducting them on the online learning platform, to helping them with any other technical support required.
Accounts Support
The Accounts Support team at the National School of Leadership is responsible for receiving fees, communicating fee schedules or other finance related queries. They are also responsible for payouts to students for any amount earned as part of their Earn While You Learn initiatives.
| Application Fee (One Time payment) | INR 1400 |
Option 1 - Bi-annual Instalment Payment
| Instalment 1 | INR 86,000 |
| Instalment 2 | INR 59,000 |
| Instalment 3 | INR 59,000 |
| Instalment 4 | INR 59,000 |
Option 2 - One-time payment option
| Programme Fee | INR 2,39,000 |
| Application Fee (One Time payment) | USD 90 |
Option 1 - Bi-annual Instalment Payment
| Instalment 1 | USD 1940 |
| Instalment 2 | USD 1760 |
| Instalment 3 | USD 1760 |
| Instalment 4 | USD 1760 |
Option 2 - One-time payment option
| Programme Fee | USD 6620 |
*All fees are inclusive of taxes
We believe that every great Leader is a dynamic sales person. This initiative enables NSLites to refer their friends, add organizations in the CGL, introduce new NSL Information Centres, take up paid research work and get paid for being a brand ambassador to NSL. There are multiple ways on how a Fellow can benefit financially from the Earn While You Learn initiative.
Irrespective of which long duration programme you have enrolled for, you can benefit from this lifetime opportunity. It can be benefitted from even after you complete your course and become an Alumnus of the National School of Leadership.
No student having qualified for admission has ever had to leave National School of Leadership due to financial problems. NSL has always striven to ensure that once a student has made it through the selection criteria, fees do not deter a student from studying here.
In order to attract meritorious students from multiple segments of society including the lower socio-economic strata of society, NSL attempts to provide as many scholarships as possible. Please refer to the Scholarships page for details.
The NSL Scholarship Committee has full discretion after considering the candidature of an applicant first on the basis of merit, followed by the evidence of personal financial problems or disability. The Scholarship Committee also has the discretion to vary the amount specified in the category considering the nature and financial problems of the candidate. Scholarships are normally for the duration of the entire course.
Apart from Scholarships, most Nationalized and Private banks offer educational loans to candidates who have made it to the National School of Leadership. If you are looking for an educational loan, it is advisable to walk in to your nearest bank and make an enquiry. The Coordination team at NSL would help you with all the documentation you would need from NSL for applying for an educational loan once you have qualified for a course.
It may be surprising to many that the National School of Leadership maintains a pro-ragging stand. Not only senior students, but even Mentors at the National School of Leadership join in ragging new-comers unaware. However, ragging activities at NSL are strategically orchestrated with the help of Mentors with the objective of inspiring psychological and leadership development at an early stage, bonding among new-comers, seniors & mentors and creating an experience that is enjoyable and pleasantly memorable for life by both seniors and new-comers.
However, any ragging activity that is outside the permissible limits as per statutes of the Government of India, including any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student, or indulging in rowdy or undisciplined activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student or asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student, with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority would be treated with 0 tolerance and may lead to immediate termination of the accused student/s and appropriate legal action taken.
The National School of Leadership maintains an open door policy for all students. In case of an emergency including an attempt to ragging outside the permissible limits, any prospective victim can fearlessly walk in to any official of the National School of Leadership including the Chairman, Directors or even a board room while a board meeting is going on. All doors are flung open during such situations and no appointments are required.
It is important to note that the National School of Leadership does not accept any donations for admissions or offer any management-quota seats or engage any individual or organization to accept documentation or fee on behalf of the National School of Leadership unless they are listed on our website. The only way of making it to the National School of Leadership is by merit. NSL maintains a strict 0 tolerance towards any form of corruption. Strict action would be taken against anyone trying to pay a bribe or anyone receiving it at the National School of Leadership.
As a participative member of the United Nations PRME and the United Nations Global Compact, the National School of Leadership and all NSLites including students, mentors, staff and associates conduct themselves responsibly towards the environment. NSLites love the environment and contribute significantly towards keeping it green and clean. NSL maintains an almost paperless office barring mandates where paper work is absolutely necessary and discourage any wastage of power, water or any other resources. Strict action is taken against anyone found to be causing any significant hazard to the environment.
If you come across any instance or inclination towards unfair practices at the National School of Leadership, which is unlikely but we do not rule out the future possibility, please collect as much evidence as possible and report it to the Fellow Support team (fellow.support@nsl.ac.in) at the National School of Leadership. If you feel, the matter is too sensitive, you can directly approach the Chairman of the National School of Leadership at chairman@nsl.ac.in.
NSLites, aspirants and well-wishers of the National School of Leadership pledge to keep the National School of Leadership clean and positive, there by, doing their bit in contributing to excellence in nurturing leadership among individuals, organizations and nations.