BA (Hons) Leadership and Professional Development

Program Overview

This context-driven leadership program transforms personal and professional skillsets through self-reflection, self-analysis, and work-related research. Designed for experienced professionals, it explores key leadership skills, emphasizes professional development, and culminates in a work-related project that enhances leadership capacity. Through assessments, coursework, and a coaching session, participants gain insights into their strengths, challenges, and the practical application of leadership principles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This context-driven course aims to transform your personal and professional skillset through illuminating sessions. Designed for mature students with several years of work experience, it enhances leadership skills and personal development. Substantial work experience is required, equating to the first two years of your degree. The program emphasizes self-reflection, a key skill for leaders, and takes you on a personal journey to become more aware of your potential, strengths, and challenges. Reflection aids in relationship management, conflict handling, building resilience, increasing engagement, and team building. You'll explore key skills for leadership, embrace self-development materials, undertake self-analysis and reflection, benefit from a coaching session valuable for personal growth and new perspectives, research and analyze work-related issues to build problem-solving skills, develop solutions, anticipate challenges, and evaluate outcomes. You'll gain insight into effectively connecting with others to inspire, overcome barriers, and drive positive change. You'll delve into the theoretical and practical aspects of developmental topics and their personal relevance. Assessments are focused on your personal situation to ensure learnings are contextual and relevant.

Outline:

The program consists of four modules taken over three semesters. Teaching combines classroom-based, online, and work-related learning for a comprehensive understanding of key concepts.

Module 1: Leading Change in Organizations (30 Credits)

• Examines strategy, vision, and values.
• Explores the role of leadership in leading change and development.
• Identifies key elements of change, internal and external influences, and barriers and drivers for change.
• Assesses organizational culture through stakeholder analysis, process mapping, and cultural assessment inventory.
• Emphasizes the role of leadership in engaging others in change management and formulating measurable outcomes.

Module 2: Leading and Influencing People (30 Credits)

• Explores theories, models, and concepts related to leading others in an organizational context.
• Recognizes the importance of understanding factors impacting leaders managing individuals and teams in different cultural contexts.
• Develops self-awareness to enhance the capacity to lead others.
• Enhances communication skills to build sustainable relationships with others.
• Focuses on leadership skills and behaviors for change, including agility, adaptability, and resilience.

Module 3: Leadership and Professional Development Project 1 (15 Credits)

• Emphasizes the interconnectedness of structures, people, and processes in leadership.
• Guides students through a development process beginning with self-examination of leadership competencies and qualities for high performance.
• Utilizes a 360 feedback tool for self-awareness and a coaching session to generate a professional development plan.
• Focuses on enhancing leadership capacity and preparing for the research-based project in Module 4.

Module 4: Leadership and Professional Development Project 2 (45 Credits)

• Builds on the interconnectedness of structures, people, and processes in leadership.
• Guides students through a development process beginning with self-examination of leadership competencies and qualities for high performance.
• Requires students to research, develop, and implement a work-related project proposal relevant to their role and leadership development.
• Covers self-appraisal, evaluation, and the value of personal and professional development.
• Emphasizes applied research and analytical skills building.
• Focuses on creativity, problem-solving, and innovation to support organizational development.
• Develops planning skills for uncertain environments.
• Enhances relationship-building for leading and managing change.
• Strengthens negotiation, persuasion, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.

Assessment:

Assessments are coursework-based, including assignments, reports, presentations, and two projects.

Teaching:

Teaching is delivered through a blend of classroom-based, online, and work-related learning.

Careers:

Graduates gain a deep understanding of effective management, continuous self-reflection, and sustainable positive results. They become better equipped to provide practical solutions, enhancing their career advancement opportunities.

Other:

• The program is described as life-changing by many graduates.
• It is designed for mature students with several years of work experience.
• Substantial work experience is required, equating to the first two years of the degree.
• The program includes a coaching session for personal growth and new perspectives.
• Guest lectures from industry experts provide insights on particular topics.

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Fees Study type Fees UK students Part time £770 per 15 credits for the 2024/2025 academic year