Foundation Degree in Leadership & Management

Course summary:

This qualification is designed for people aged 18 and above from a wide range of backgrounds and work contexts, primarily those working in a first line management role, or aspiring to do so.

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Course content:

Year 1

• Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
• Personal Development
• Managing Operations
• Management and Business Environment

Year 2

• Business Planning and Innovation in the Workplace
• Professional Development Planning
• Managing Marketing and Customer Relations
• Managing Human Resources

Each module has an assigned module leader

Course structure:

This is a two year course held on a Wednesday 5.00pm - 8.00pm or Friday 9.00am - 12.00pm at the South Shields campus.

You will be required to attend one session per week.

Assessment procedure:

Various assessment methods are used across the modules and may include individual or group presentations, reports, business plan, research exercise, portfolio and self assessment.
 
Reports will generally be of 3000 words duration to be handed in at the end of the relevant module. 

The activities and assessments contained with both the Personal Development and Personal Development Planning modules fulfil the requirements of progress files; furthermore they are integral to development of academic research skills and analysis.
 
The Course is moderated by a University Assessment Board

Entry requirements:

You must have four passes at GCSE grade C or above with one relevant pass at A Level, or a London Qualifications Authority National Diploma, Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education or relevant Level 3 qualification.

Applicants must be in relevant employment to do this course.

To ensure you enrol on the most appropriate management course to meet your needs, please complete this questionnaire.

Qualifications achieved:

Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management from the University of Sunderland.

Progression opportunities:

BA (Hons) Degree in Applied Management

Financial support:

For more information about student loans and grants visit Student Finance England

How to apply:

If you wish to apply for this course please contact the Information Centre on 0191 427 3900 or email info@stc.ac.uk

Further information:

We do everything we can to help you succeed. We treat all our students as individuals, so we’ll help and support you during your time with us in whatever way suits you best. Whether you need lots of help or a little, our outstanding support systems will help you to achieve your potential.

South Tyneside College, South Shields campus is within easy reach of Chichester Metro Station and is situated on main bus routes.  Car parking is available on site. Please see our ‘contact us’ section for details.

Available courses

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