FdA Professional Development (Business Leadership and Management)

Edge Hill University

Foundation degree

In Ormskirk

£ 3001-4000

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course will develop your existing skills and knowledge of working in schools to give you a qualification that will enhance your career prospects by providing a firm grounding in the theories, concepts and practical application of business leadership and management. It could help you to progress both within your working role and within education, potentially leading to further study and higher qualifications.

If you are currently working in a non-teaching role in a school and would like to further your professional and personal development on a course that allows you to study without having to stop working, this programme could be for you.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

This course will give you a recognised qualification that confirms you have the skills and knowledge that employers in your career sector want and fits in with the Government’s strategy for developing the wider children’s educational workforce and leading and managing change within your own organisation or education setting.

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The minimum entry requirement is relevant experience of work (typically six months) within a school or similar setting either as a volunteer or through employment. It is desirable that applicants have the equivalent of a Level 3 qualification but this is not essential.

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Subjects

  • Leadership
  • Business Leadership and Management
  • Professional development
  • Developing Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Motivation
  • Basic Management
  • Finance and Data
  • Data Management
  • Leadership in Action
  • Organisations

Course programme

In Year 1, you will be introduced to the concepts and theories of management and employee engagement, as well as the practical application of management skills. The process of leading and managing change will be examined, in addition basic elements of financial and data management.

In Year 2, you will analyse and examine leadership theories and styles, ethics and corporate social responsibility, marketing and commercial practice, and human resources strategy relating to employment law.

How will I study?

A combination of academic study and practical, work-based learning will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

The programme is typically delivered in one session (afternoon and evening) a week, over ten-week blocks.



Year 1
CUG1184 Developing Management in Action (30 credits)
CUG1186 Developing Employee Engagement (30 credits)
FFD1109 Leading and Managing Change (30 credits)
FFD1110 Finance and Data (30 credits)
Year 2
CUG2030 Leadership in Action (30 credits)
CUG2031 Culture, Values and Ethics in Action (30 credits)
FFD2109 Developing Commercial Awareness (30 credits)
FFD2110 Legislation and the Law in Organisations (30 credits)

Additional information

Tuition Fees
If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will be joining this foundation degree on a part-time basis in academic year 2017/18, tuition fees are still to be announced. You are advised to check this page regularly and once the position has been confirmed we will update this information.

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