Leadership and Management for England HTQ

Study level: HNC/HND courses

HTQ courses

Overview

The course is designed to develop you as an independent-thinking professional, who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. It is ideal for you if you are interested in leadership and management positions and want a broad understanding of management concepts.

Why you should study this course

This course provides you with the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and behaviours highly sought after by employers. It has been designed to prepare you to enter employment or progress onto degree-level study.

Accreditation and professional recognition

The course is being delivered under the Intellectual Property License of Pearson Education Limited.

This course is approved by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education as meeting the standards of Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).

Year one

The first year lays the foundations of learning and aims to provide you with a broad introduction to different business functions. It aims to develop and strengthen your core skills whilst preparing you for further study or employment. You can expect to gain a wide range of business knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. The course aims to help you feel competent in a range of subject-specific skills, as well as general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of business by the end of this study year.

Modules

• The Contemporary Business Environment and Marketing Processes and Planning - 30 credits
• Management of Human Resources and Leadership and Management - 30 credits
• Accounting Principles and Digital Business in Practice - 30 credits
• Managing a Successful Business Project, and Operational Planning and Management - 30 credits

Year two

In the second year, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and behaviours that prepare you to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making.

Modules

• Organisational Behaviour Management and Business Strategy - 30 credits
• Managing and Leading Change, and Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations - 30 credits
• Principles of Operations Management, and Business Communications and Relationship Management - 30 credits
• Business Information Technology Systems, and Business Data Analytics and Insights - 30 credits

How you'll learn

We understand that everyone learns differently, so this course will consist of structured teaching sessions which can include:

• on-campus lectures, seminars and workshops
• group work
• self-directed learning

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

• essays
• group work
• presentations
• reports
• projects
• coursework
• individual assignments

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK
• International

Tuition fees

Student | Full-time | Part-time
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UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | TBC per year | Not available
International | TBC per year | Not available

Facilities

CU London Dagenham campus is in the Civic Centre building and is easily accessible by road, bus and rail.

Facilities include:

• classrooms with interactive teaching capabilities
• high-specification digital technologies, including class VR, simulation software and audio visualisation
• comprehensive library and learning services
• study areas, laptops/open-access computers and social spaces
• student support and careers advice teams

Careers and opportunities

The course aims to develop your leadership and management skills, knowledge and understanding, to achieve high performance in the business environment. Upon successful completion, it should:

• enable you to have the ability and confidence to lead and manage within different business functions, be able to respond to change and tackle a range of complex business situations
• provide you with insight into business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace, so you can create and deliver operational plans that achieve goals and objectives
• develop your understanding of the major impacts that digital technologies have upon the business environment, data security and management, and how to effectively use technology in an organisation
• provide the core skills required for a range of careers in leadership and management, including operations management, talent management, marketing, and sales
• develop behaviours that are inclusive, agile and professional, to enable you to strive for a positive impact in all aspects of your work, and demonstrate resilience and accountability
• offer a balance between employability skills, behaviours and knowledge essential for your employment or academic ambitions
• equip you with knowledge and understanding of organisational values, culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, and diversity

Further study

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised as meeting admission requirements to many relevant business-related courses2, for example:

• BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership

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Overview:

• Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design
• Received university status in 1992
• Over 30,000 students from over 150 countries
• Campuses in Coventry, London, and Scarborough
• Known for its focus on practical, industry-focused education

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Student Life:

• Over 150 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines
• Student support services include counseling, mental health support, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a gym, swimming pool, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of subjects
• Faculty with industry experience and research expertise
• Teaching methodologies include lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning
• Academic support services include writing centers, math labs, and peer mentoring
• Unique academic programs include:
  • Centre for Applied Science and Technology
  • Centre for Business in Society
  • Centre for Intelligent Systems

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Excellent industry connections and partnerships
• Specialized facilities such as the National Transport Design Centre and the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing
• Notable alumni include:
  • Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine
  • Sir David Attenborough, naturalist and broadcaster
  • Sir Patrick Stewart, actor

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Accommodation services
• Library with over 1 million books and resources
• Technology support
• Career development services