Postgrad Certificate in Leadership & Management - Keele University
 

Keele Management School

Course Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management programme is designed with flexibility in mind.  Each of the modules is taught over three Saturdays thereby minimising the impact on the working week.  Delivery will comprise lectures, discussions, group working, role plays, short presentations and simulation exercises.

There are two modes of study available:

The PG Certificate

A twelve month course where participants choose to study three of the four core modules on offer and then complete a  Certificate Project.

Enrolment on the twelve month Postgraduate Certificate includes student membership to the Chartered Management Institute and core text provision.

Modular Study

Participants can choose to take as few or as many modules as required.  Modules can be “banked” and used to build up to the full Postgraduate Certificate provided that all modules required to achieve this are successfully completed within a three year period.

Course Aims

The course aims to provide a managerial tool-kit and an environment where ideas can be shared and explored through collaborative development and delivery. 

The course is designed for those:

  • facing challenging situations at work
  • currently aspiring to managerial positions
  • currently engaged in management who wish to sharpen their knowledge
  • who are newly promoted to managerial roles
  • looking to formalise their management skills
  • considering a formal degree qualification

Course Structure

Each module bears 15 credits.  An accumulation of 60 credits will lead to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management. This will made up of a choice of three of the modules below plus the Certificate Project.

Those wishing to follow the modular pathway can choose to take as few or as many modules as required.  Modules can be “banked” and used to build up to the full Postgraduate Certificate provided that all modules are successfully completed within a three year period.

Modules available:
(choose 3 out of 4)

Leading People
People, Processes and Operations
Transformation and Change
Managing Finance

PLUS

Certificate Project

Module Information

Leading People

All businesses are dependent on their people.
How do you get the best from them?
The Leading People module focuses on leadership, recruitment, building teams, performance and development

PLUS/OR

People, Processes and Operations

Your business is judged on its ability to get the job done on time, within budget and to customer satisfaction, therefore effective processes are vital to your success. The People, Processes and Operations module covers process design, re-engineering, quality and marketing.

PLUS/OR

Transformation and Change

We live in a fast-paced and dynamic world where change is no longer an option but a necessity. The Transformation and Change module will enable you to identify if there is a need for change, determine change process and overcome barriers to change and how to take people with you.

PLUS/OR

Managing Finance

Having effective control of this precious resource is vital to managing day-to-day activities and leading future developments of the organisation. The Managing Finance module will cover budgeting, resource management, evaluating expenditure options and analysing financial statements.

 

All modules except for the Certificate Project will be assessed by a 2500 word work-based project and a 1,500 word reflexive assignment.

PLUS (Compulsory module for those wishing to complete the PG Certificate)


Certificate Project

The Certificate Project is an opportunity to bring together your learning and experience to tackle a business situation within your own company or on a subject you are interested in.  The subject matter will be agreed between you and your personal supervisor.

The final part of the course consists of a 3000 word work based project and a presentation which is based upon work carried out throughout the course.

Dates 2012/13

Induction session for PG Certificate - 27th October 2012 (1/2 day from 9 am - 12 noon)

Leading People - 3rd November 2012, 10th November 2012 and 24th November 2012 (3 days)

Submission dates for assessment:

  • 15th December 2012 (Assignment)
  • 4th January 2013 (Reflective piece)

People, Processes and Operations - 19th January 2013, 2nd February 2013 and 16th February 2013 (3 days)

Submission dates for assessment:

  • 8th March 2013 (Assignment)
  • 22nd March 2013 (Reflective piece)

Transformation and Change - 2nd March 2013, 16th March 2013 and 23rd March 2013 (3 days)

Submission dates for assessment:

  • 12th April 2013 (Assignment)
  • 3rd May 2013 (Reflective piece)

Managing Finance - 27th April 2013, 11th May 2013 and 18th May 2013 (3 days)

Submission days for assessment:

  • 14th June 2013 (Assignment)
  • 5th July 2013 (Reflective piece)
Easter - 29th March - 1st  April 2013
Certificate Project Workshop - 8th June 2013 (1/2 day from 9 am - 12 noon)
Presentations - 6th July 2013 and 20th July 2013

Fees

PG Certificate

Full PG Certificate £2475
A 10% discount applies for payments made to Keele by member companies of North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry and to tenants of Keele University Science and Business Park.

Modular Study

Per module £600
A 10% discount applies for payments made to Keele by member companies of North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry and to tenants of Keele University Science and Business Park.

Internal members of staff at Keele wishing to participate in the programme should contact Claire Butters c.l.butters@mngt.keele.ac.uk in the first instance.

How to Apply

Further details on the application procedure can be found here. 

If you have any queries regarding the application procedure please contact:

For UK/EU admission enquiries:

Home/EU Recruitment
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG
UK 

Tel: +44 (0) 1782 7334472
Email: ukeuadmissions@paa.keele.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0) 1782 734107

For international admission enquiries:

International Admissions Office
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG
UK 

Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733274
Email: international@mac.keele.ac.uk

Please indicate the course(s) you are interested in.

For further details please contact:

 Dr Colin Rigby (Academic Contact)

(01782) 733456

 c.a.rigby@keele.ac.uk

 Mr Phil Johnson (Programme Director)

 (01782) 734469

 p.a.johnson@keele.ac.uk

 Claire Butters (Administrative Lead)

 (01782) 734367

 c.l.butters@mngt.keele.ac.uk