BA Professional Development in Leadership and Management

Who is this programme for?

This course has been designed for professionals across a wide range of professions occupations predominantly in the public, voluntary and third sectors.

What is the programme actually about?

The BAPD will help you to develop more effective leadership and management practice within your own role and organisation.

What are the entry requirements?

Entry requirements are dependent on the level at which a participant wishes to gain entry. At SCQF 7 (certificate level) the requirement is 3 Highers or equivalent (such as an access to HE qualification); at SCQF 8 (diploma level) the equivalent of 120 credits; and at SCQF 9 (degree level) entry the equivalent of 240 credits.

Usually participants will also have a professional qualification or experience of working in a profession for a number of years.

Considerable opportunities are available for the accreditation of prior and experiential learning.

Core Modules

• Leading Inquiry
• Professional Project

Specialist Modules

• Management & Leadership Strategies

What are the aims of the programme?

• Develop personal skills and leadership qualities to enhance managerial effectiveness.
• Develop further the underpinning knowledge, attitudes and transformational leadership skills required to lead and manage within the participant's respective area of practice.
• Promote a wider understanding of managing change within organisations.
• Enhance further career development opportunities and promote lifelong learning.
• Facilitate progression with higher education to degree level.

How is the programme delivered?

This programme is essentially delivered by online distance learning, allowing participants to continue in employment and study in their own locality. At times there may be the opportunity of workshops, if numbers are viable.

How is the programme structured?

The programme has flexible entry and exit points allowing you to enter at a level appropriate to your level of education and experience. You are encouraged to seek credit for prior formal learning and for experience. The programme has 3 levels, the certificate and diploma levels each consist of 6 modules and the degree level consists of 4 modules (see the full module list for further details).

How much does the programme cost?

Please refer to the Tuition Fees website for details of the cost of this programme.

How do I obtain further information?

Further information is available on the Professional Development in Leadership and Management prospectus page.

For additional information, or to obtain an application form, please contact the Programme Administrator:

Tel: +44(0)1382 381122
Email: eswce-apply@dundee.ac.uk

Usually participants will also have a professional qualification or experience of working in a profession for a number of years.

Considerable opportunities are available for the accreditation of prior and experiential learning.