BA Professional Development in Leadership and Management (Integrated Services)

Who is this programme for?

This programme has been designed for practitioners working predominantly in the public and third sectors as service or project leaders with a strategic and operational responsibility for managing integrated services.

What is the programme actually about?

The BAPD in leadership and management (integrated services) is designed to support those who wish to build their capacity to respond to the challenges inherent in the development and delivery of integrated services. This programme has been designed for practitioners working predominantly in the public and third sectors with a strategic and/or operational responsibility for managing integrated services.

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
• Project Management
• Engaging Communities
• Partnership of Inter-professional Collaboration Across Services

What are the aims of the programme?

• further develop the underpinning knowledge, attitudes and leadership skills required to manage complex integrated services
• strengthen capacity to effectively lead and manage within and across interdisciplinary teams
• Use an understanding and application of quality assurance and quality improvement systems to enhance personal and organisational effectiveness.
• promote a broader understanding of the management and leadership of change and its implications in complex and dynamic settings
• engage in work-based inquiry which will contribute to enhance professional practice.

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 which are matched to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications framework level 7, 8 and 9.

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 (Integrated Services) 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