PROGRAMME AIMS
This Executive Diploma in Advanced Leadership and Management is designed to gain an understanding of the Balance Scorecard as a strategic planning management system to achieve business goals and strategy. Additionally, gain advanced leadership skills and become a more effective decision maker in an organization. It is designed to equip those who are keen to take up employment in Management within the business sector. Those who are keen to further their education can progress on to either the Higher Diploma in Business Management or gain entry and acceptance into Year 2 of a Bachelor degree.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Executive Diploma in Advanced Leadership and Management comprises of three modules. The Executive Diploma in Advanced Leadership and Management is a professional diploma delivered in a manner that gives you the flexibility to learn at a time and place that suits your personal and work life. You can embark immediately on an Executive Diploma in Leadership and Management knowing you can fit it into your schedule.
3 core modules 60 credits
- Balanced Scorecard – 20 Credits
- Decision Making – 20 Credits
- Advanced Leadership skills – 20 Credits
DELIVERY MODE
Mode A: Blended Learning mode
Available at selected Approved Learning Centres where classes are held plus learners are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study which can be accessed through our designated Learning Portal.
For each module we recommend that Approved Learning Centres provide between 6 and 12 hours of lectures/tutorials and that you spend at least 12 hours learning online.
Mode B: Fully Online mode
Learners are given a complete set of learning materials to facilitate independent study which can be accessed through our designated Learning Portal. For each module, we recommend at least 24 hours of online learning.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
An applicant may be admitted on the basis of evidence to suggest that he or she will be able to fulfill and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award.
Summary of Entry Requirements
No prior knowledge is required. Applicants should normally be at least 16 years old and preferably with the following:
- Level 3 (QCF/RQF) Certificate;
- 4 GCSEs at grade C or above; or
- Working adults.
Advanced Standing / Exemptions / Credits Transfer (APL)
Consideration for the above for learners admitted onto the programme may be considered either at the beginning of a programme, or beyond the beginning of a programme, through an assessment of that learner’s prior learning, whether certificated or un-certificated. The process for making such a decision is known as the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a matter of academic judgment exercised by the appointed panel considering applications and approvals of APL. Where cohorts of learners are to be admitted with advanced standing on a regular basis, the arrangement should be subject to an Academic Progression Agreement.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
Comprehensive Multiple Choice Questions (“MCQs”)
The mode of assessment is a carefully designed MCQs consisting of 50 MCQs to be taken either online or in a proctored paper-based final examination at approved centres. The duration of this final assessment will be 1.5 hours. The MCQ will serve to validate the attainment of broad understanding and application of knowledge by learners is related to the intended learning outcomes.
UNIT SPECIFICATION
Participants will be awarded an Executive Diploma in Advanced Leadership and Management upon completion of the 3 Modules in Balanced Scorecard, Decision Making and Advanced Leadership Skills.
1. Balanced Scorecard
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this Module learners will be able to:
- Examine the key knowledge required to undertake application of Balanced Scorecard.
- Use the required techniques and tools to ensure the effective application of Balanced Scorecard in an organizational context.
Topics covered include:
- What is a Balanced Scorecard?
- The Three Generations of Balanced Scorecards
- The Importance of Balanced Scorecard
- The Various Perspectives of Balanced Scorecard
- The Various Parameters of Balanced Scorecard
- What is Performance Management?
- The Steps in Building a Balanced Scorecard
- The Balanced Scorecard System Elements
- The Steps for Implementation of BSC
- What is the BSC Designer?
- Tips for Implementing Balanced Card
- Pitfalls of Balanced Scorecard
2. Advanced Leadership Skills
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this Module learners will be able to:
- Articulate key knowledge relating to the concepts and principles of advanced leadership skills.
- Use the required models, tools and techniques to ensure effective application of advanced leadership skills in an organisation.
Topics covered include:
- Managing conflict
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Improving creativity
- Building high-performance teams – The Rocket Model
- Development planning
- Empowerment
- Managing your team aspirations
- Leadership through forgiveness
- Systematic planning
- Successful succession planning
3. Decision Making
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this Module learners will be able to:
- Examine the various key concepts and principles relating to Decision Making.
- Apply various techniques and tools to undertake effective decision making in an organizational context.
Topics covered include:
- What is Decision Making?
- Importance of Decision Making
- Types of Decision Making
- Steps in Decision Making
- Tools to improve Decision Making
- Decision Making in Groups
- Characteristics of a good Decision Maker