PgCert, PgDip, MA in Leadership and Management
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Course overview
Study level: Postgraduate
The course aims to develop both the intellectual frameworks and practical skills managers and leaders need, in order to operate in dynamic and complex work environments. In doing so, it aims to build your understanding of the nature of organisations and the external context within which leaders and managers operate.
This part-time course has been designed for those who wish to pursue career and research interests in leadership and management. The course aims to appeal to those who wish to become a professional leader and assessments generally focus on strategic workplace issues.
Course modules cover topics such as the theory behind leadership and management, how to lead and manage strategically, and the personal skills required to become an effective and dynamic leader.
Why you should study this course
This course seeks to attract and support individual managers and leaders at all career stages, from entry-level management to those in senior leadership positions. Its theoretical framework aims to help you understand and address the challenges you face within your professional environment, with considerable emphasis placed on the application of learning to work settings, for instance through group discussions and assessments.
Careers and opportunities
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical awareness and systematic understanding of seminal and contemporary theories of leadership and management.
- Communicate a critical awareness of the complex nature of leadership and management theories within a wider organisational and contextual framework.
- Formulate and appraise personal leadership and management skills through self-reflection, personal development planning, analytical thinking and awareness of personal effectiveness.
- Communicate effective academic scholarship skills by judging and systematically presenting arguments from credible sources of information, both orally and in writing, using a range of media.
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Management you will, in addition to the above, be able to:
- Identify and critically analyse the key leadership and management issues that impact organisations at a strategic level and appreciate the conflicting pressures from the external environment.
- Critically assess and creatively apply contemporary theories of leadership and management to real-life organisations and industries with a specific focus on key areas which affect relationships between business functions and teams.
- Evaluate the credibility and rigour of published research and assess its relevance to modern organisations and industries of today.
On successful completion of the Master’s in Leadership and Management students you will, in addition to all of the above, be able to:
- Critically evaluate research methodologies and propose a research pathway that demonstrates reliability, validity and coherence through autonomous planning.
- Select a relevant leadership and management issue and demonstrate a critical awareness of seminal and contemporary theories through originality in the application of knowledge.
- Acquire and analyse primary and/or secondary data demonstrating an understanding of ethical approaches to gathering data for research purposes.
- Synthesise academic theory with independently gathered research data and construct an argument to form recommendations and conclusions for the industry or organisation of choice.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of coaching and mentoring and the theories and practices of strategic leadership.
Where our graduates work
Past graduates from the MA have gone on to work in a wide variety of public, private and third sector organisations.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a good honours degree 2.2 or above in a relevant academic discipline, such as finance, accounting or economics. Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5
If you don’t meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
University Deadlines:
31st August 2022 September 2022
31st December 2022 January 2023
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Expenses (GBP)
18250
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
The university offered various residential options for students in undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Students studying in the undergraduate level programs can be accommodated in four different student residences; Bishop Gate, Godiva Place, The Cycle Works and Singer Hall. Bishop gate complex, which was built in 2018, is extremely modern and convenient. It consists of 725 suites, all of which are equipped with amenities like TV, Wi-Fi, Launderette and gyms. The dorms are highly safe and secure as well as clean. It is also within walking distance from the city center and the university. Godiva place has all the same amenities as Bishop gate but is about 5 minutes closer to the university. It also consists of 772 residences. The cycle works is a bit older and smaller than the previous two but it is just as modern and convenient. It was built in 2017 and holds 347 residences. It is only 5 minutes away from the university and is equipped with all the same amenities as the previous two. Singer hall is similar to the others with two differences. It includes 693 residences and is equipped with a parking space.
Postgraduate students can find accommodation in all the four complexes mentioned before in addition to Parish Rooms, which is a complex that consists of 36 residences and is more cost efficient. It is extremely secure and equipped with all the facilities that other complexes have. Furthermore, it is with walking distance to the university and costs up to £125.
After Graduation
The Coventry university constantly encourages students to work while studying and it presents them with opportunities to do so. Working part-time while studying can be beneficial in multiple dimensions. In addition to having and income that can help them with living and university expenses, students gain first-hand professional experience that prepares them for the reality of labor market. however, the priority of the school is the educational advancement of its students, therefore, students who are taking part in full-time programs might face difficulties when finding a job because they must prioritize their studies over working.
The university also offers students the opportunity to take part in school projects and get paid for helping the set up.
Students who are authorized to work based on their student visa, have the ability to work 20 hours a week each semester. And during their break period, they are at liberty to work as many hours as they want. However, there are some professional restrictions. Students are not able to be employed in a full-time position or be self-employed. They are not allowed to be paid as performers or athletes either.
The professional support of the university is not limited to the duration of the students’ studies. Students are offered job opportunities by the university after graduation as well. The graduates of the Coventry university of England have been employed in prestigious companies like Pfizer, DHL, Jaguar, PWC, NHS and Accenture.
Students have the opportunity to be consulted and guided by the talent team of the university and choose what extracurricular activities to take part in and further their professional experience. The talent team also helps them with their resumes and curriculum vitae in addition to helping them with job interview preparations.