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MAN-30125 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 17 March 2026

MAN-30125 - Professional Development for Business Leaders
Coordinator: Aikaterini Koskina Room: DW1.08 Tel: +44 1782 7 33428
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2026/27

The module is concerned with the development of skills that are key to successful management practice, including effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring, and managing others and change. Critical reflection on the relationship between theory and practice is also emphasised via the consideration of real-world contexts.

Aims
The module aims to provide students with opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of the development of soft skills, necessary for a business leader.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Review different styles of leadership and their appropriateness in different contexts: 1
Assess appropriate conditions for continuing business success that includes coaching, mentoring, performance management and skills development amongst employees: 1
Evaluate responses, plan and apply appropriate knowledge and techniques to lead and manage teams and changes: 1

Study hours

24 hours contact
24 hours preparation for workshop work
52 hours preparation for assessment
50 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
A 3,000 word portfolio of evidence that documents learning in line with curriculum objectives


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Last Updated: 17 March 2026