Course summary
The MSc Leadership and Management has been designed for professionals working at middle to senior management level, who are seeking to enhance the knowledge and skills required for effective leadership and management in the complex, dynamic environments faced by organisations across all sectors today. This postgraduate course can immediately add value to your working practice and to your organisation. You will be supported to build your knowledge and skills so that you can research effectively, develop strategy, lead and manage change and build a culture of high performance. The course adopts a philosophy of continuing professional development, where you will undertake work-based projects and complete an extensive work-based dissertation, to be of strategic value to your organisation. This course has been designed to offer a dual accreditation route with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management - a pioneering approach within the UK. Delivered on a part-time basis, you will study with students from a variety of backgrounds at weekend sessions, normally delivered over three years. Students can fast and slow track if required.
Modules
Modules of study include: Managing Professional Development Through studying this skills based module you will become critically self-reflective in relation to your practice. Strategic Leadership This module will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of leading/managing for high performance. Global and Strategic Issues in Leadership and Management Strategic skills and understanding are essential for leadership. You will undertake a strategic enquiry in this module and this is usually based on your own organisation. Understanding and Managing Change You will examine leadership and management in relation to change, specifically looking into the business case for change. Research Methods Studying this module you will gain the skills and knowledge required in relation to methodology and methods to undertake your leadership and management research, particularly your dissertation. Coaching for Executive Leadership and Management Coaching is increasingly being used in companies as a means of supporting enhanced performance either as a general management approach or through the use of a formal external coach. This module will build your skills in relation to the use of coaching as a management tool for enhancing goal-orientated performance. Dissertation You will be required to undertake an in-depth piece of academic work where you will critically evaluate literature and apply this to an original piece of research normally within your place of work. This will be of significant value to your organisation.
Assessment method
There are no examinations and all modules are assessed through course work. Assessments are work-based so students should normally be in work to undertake the course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
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Entry requirements
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification, or in exceptional circumstances, three or more years’ significant managerial experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Assessments are work-based so students should normally be in work to undertake the course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL