Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Science - MS

Leadership Pathway (7215LODMS and 7216LODMS) OD Pathway (7207LODMS, 7208LODMS and 7209LODMS)

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

The students suitable for the MSc Leadership and Management Practice will typically have some experience of managing within an organization, they may be new in role or a manager wanting to develop their knowledge skills and practice. Given the general nature of assessment, candidates will normally have some managerial experience and have one of the following: - A degree from a recognised University or equivalent awarding institution at second class honours level or above; or - A professional qualification recognised as equivalent to the above; or - An award which the University has agreed to accept as equivalent to the above Where a candidate does not fulfil the standard entry qualification, the Programme Leader may interview the person to determine their suitability for the Programme. Students who have a PG Cert in Leadership and Digital Marketing can enter this programme at the same point at which the PG Cert in Leadership and Management would be gained, i.e. the first 60 credits of the full MS Programme.

The students suitable for the MSc Leadership and Management Practice will typically have some experience of managing within an organization, they may be new in role or a manager wanting to develop their knowledge skills and practice. Given the general nature of assessment, candidates will normally have some managerial experience and have one of the following: - A degree from a recognised University or equivalent awarding institution at second class honours level or above; or - A professional qualification recognised as equivalent to the above; or - An award which the University has agreed to accept as equivalent to the above Where a candidate does not fulfil the standard entry qualification, the Programme Leader may interview the person to determine their suitability for the Programme. Students who have a PG Cert in Leadership and Digital Marketing can enter this programme at the same point at which the PG Cert in Leadership and Management would be gained, i.e. the first 60 credits of the full MS Programme. Offerings: All

Employ personal reflection skills on a continuing basis through partnership working, professional team participation and independent learning.

Critically apply knowledge of financial management to support organisational governance and strategic decision making.

Evaluate sustainable options for business development based on a developed understanding of business models, resource demands and functional capabilities.

Apply relevant research methods and approaches to critically appraise an issue within a working environment.

Develop, integrate and apply knowledge of key business functions to support strategic leadership decision making.

Develop strategies to exploit opportunities based on the critical appraisal of innovation concepts and models.

Synthesise and critically apply current leadership and management theory to implement integrated leadership and management methodologies to improve organisational effectiveness.

Adapt effective leadership strategies to support and enhance innovative practice and effectively manage change within an organisation.

Demonstrate an openness to new perspectives and diverse others.

Critically reflect on self and organisational behaviour initiatives in order to enhance personal impact on organisational outcomes.

Critically appraise entrepreneurial theory and practice to support the development of sustainable business solutions and individual leadership competencies.

Critically analyse and evaluate environment and capitalise on internal capabilities, using appropriate methods and tools, in order to create more sustainable competitive advantages.

Critically appraise digital business/systems/disruptive technology and data to take advantage of current capabilities and opportunities.

Use critical and creative thinking in problem solving, negotiating and influencing, in an organisational context.

Critically evaluate and apply innovative solutions to complex organisational issues.

Integrate and apply organisational behaviour frameworks, models and approaches and evaluate how these impact individual, group and organisational effectiveness.

Structure and communicate ideas effectively across a range of media and participate constructively both as a leader and as a member of a group.

Critically evaluate financial statements and data in order to appraise and manage organisational risk.

Demonstrate awareness that the world is an increasingly complex web of connections and interdependencies. Recognise that choices and actions may have repercussions for people and communities locally, nationally or internationally

Link theoretical concepts to practice to evaluate the impact of leadership on organisational and personal effectiveness.

Course Catalogue

Leadership and Management Practice - 36521 - MSc