Management and Leadership Level 7 (Award) (Friday, flexible start dates) Part-time

The course is ideal for managers seeking to develop the skills they need to be a confident and effective leader at this level, and understand the principles and practice of strategic leadership. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding.

Study methods will include lectures, individual and group work, discussion, problem-solving and case studies.

The course has a credit value of 120 and consists of the following units:

• Developing strategic management and leadership skills

• Professional development for strategic managers

• Strategic change management

• Leading e-strategy

• Creative and innovative management

• Strategic marketing management

• Managing corporate responsibility in the wider business environment

• Strategic human resource management

• Strategic quality and systems management

• Strategic planning

• Managing financial principles and techniques

• Developing successful business teams

This course is for executive or operational managers at a senior level within an organisation.

Benefits for individuals:

• Learn to understand and critically evaluate different theories of leadership

• Gain the tools to understand assess and improve your leadership abilities, in the context of your organisation

Benefits for employers:

• Senior managers who understand strategic leadership in the context of your organisation

• Senior managers who are self-aware and take responsibility for self-development

Courses start in September, January, April and June.