Certificate in Professional Studies Management and Leadership

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1 The for World-Class Professionals Certificate in Professional Studies Management and Leadership Part-time Professional Accreditations The Business School holds multiple accreditations and associations with professional bodies in the UK and internationally, to ensure our academic programmes meet industry standards.

2 Welcome Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Law at, one of the largest Faculties of its kind in the UK, bringing together the Business School and Manchester Law School. The Faculty has been supporting industry and commerce in the city since 1889 and today s modern, full-range Faculty of Business and Law offers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher research degrees in all the major sub-disciplines of business, management and law. Our mission is to become one of the leading Faculties of Business and Law in the UK. A Faculty that is exemplified by our academic scholarship and professional recognition, with internationally recognised research respected for its relevance and impact to organisations and society. In this way, we ensure that research firmly underpins the curriculum, and our strong external focus certifies that the research we do is transferable and is able to support industry and commerce as well as inform public policy. We look forward to welcoming you to our world-class Business School campus in the centre of Manchester. About the Business School We have 7,400 students on campus in Manchester and 720 students studying on various faculty programmes offshore, making it one of the largest schools in the UK. Academic Departments We have 280 academic staff, including faculty support staff, structured around five academic departments: n Accounting, Finance, and Economics n Management n Marketing, Operations and Digital Business n Postgraduate, Professional and Commercial n Manchester Law School. The Business School holds multiple accreditations and associations with professional bodies in the UK and internationally, to ensure our academic programmes meet industry standards. These include the internationally-recognised Association of MBAs (AMBA), and we are well advanced in our work to attain full membership of the AACSB. Research Strengths The research area of business, management, and law, is the focus for the strategic development of research in a wide range of related disciplines across the, organised in six Research Centres: n Business and Society n Enterprise n International Business and Innovation n People and Performance n Policy Modelling n Retail, Place, and Consumer Change. The School has a strong record of international level research and has established links with UK government departments, regional authorities, and international organisations. Our research contributes to the advancement of knowledge, and informs international management practice and policy making at international, national, and regional levels. Our research reputation has also helped to shape our doctoral programme, one of the largest in the UK, with 96 students registered for research degrees. Postgraduate Study We have more than 600 postgraduate students each academic year, studying for a wide range of academic, professional and CPD qualifications, both full-time and part-time. About the Course Designed to build on the practical knowledge and skills you have developed through your experience of management, this dual award is ideal for first line managers wishing to demonstrate that they not only understand theory, but how it can be put into practice. Through this programme, you explore the latest techniques, skills and thinking appropriate to modern management and leadership practice. By completing this programme, you will receive not only a Certificate in Professional Studies, but also a Diploma in Management, awarded by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). You can complete this course in six months and then have the opportunity to apply for a postgraduate Master s programme. 2 Faculty of Business and Law 3

3 The Course in detail This is a Pre-Masters, dual award development course that invests in your managers and leaders. The course leads to enhanced productivity, improved business performance and enriched professional development. Providing both an academic and professional award for those who have significant work experience but no formal university business qualifications, the Pre-Masters Certificate in Professional Studies is not only a pathway onto MMU s extensive Masters and Executive MBA programmes, but also a formal recognition for personal and professional development in the workplace. Underpinned with the latest techniques and skills that are appropriate to effective management, leadership and project management practices, the Certificate is designed to build on the practical knowledge and skills you have developed through your experience of management. Assessment A continuous learning log and a range of work-based projects make up the assessment of this course. Supporting a developmental learning approach whereby you are encouraged to: n take your learning into the workplace to benefit your individual learning and organisation n apply and test new learning techniques n reflect upon the outcomes of your learning to make further improvements n add value to your organisation by identifying an organisational/business improvement project Time commitment Part-time delivery The course is structured as whole day teaching, usually a weekday (currently Wednesdays) in six week blocks. Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Candidates should have extensive work place experience and at least 2-3 years in a managerial, supervisory, team leader or a deputising role. Start dates There are two annual intakes for this course, January and October. Induction takes place usually around the middle of these months. Fees, funding and payment The fee for this programme can be found on our website at: For more information on fees, financial support and payment options please visit postgraduate/fees There are two core units of study which relate directly to two assignments: There are 13 days of face-to-face teaching in total over a 6 month period. Personal Development as a Leader and Project Manager In this unit, you will learn about the different ways that people learn and you will identify techniques that will help you become a more effective learner. You will also explore the role of the leader and the nature of leadership, evaluating your own approach to leadership and consider the implications of this for future practice. The concept of leadership will be explored and these theories and techniques will allow you to assess your own leadership in terms of your achievements of team and organisational goals. You will also reflect on how you lead people to develop appropriate responses to differing situations and how you extend their capacity, individual skills and competencies so that you manage projects effectively. The Business/ Organisational Improvement Project This unit looks at the different ways an organisation can be structured and operated for optimal productivity, applying the principles of effective research, marketing and analysis to determine customer expectation and needs. You will identify your organisation s values and objectives and relate to how these affect your own planning and contribute to internal development. You will look at marketing as a management process, exploring how you identify and predict the needs of current and future stakeholders and learn how to write a marketing plan. Organisations quality assurance and quality management practices are explored and you will analyse complex organisational situations, presenting appropriate solutions to these issues. You will also learn about financial management and information systems within business, analysing and interpreting financial statements, sourcing, presenting and utilising financial data for strategic and operational planning. You will also undertake a cost benefit analysis to contribute to your business/operational improvement project. The course begins with an induction lasting one day, followed by one day per week of teaching for six consecutive weeks, which leads up to the first assignment. You will then have six further weeks to complete your first assignment, before returning to taught lessons of one day per week for another six consecutive weeks. You will then have another six weeks off to complete your second assignment before completion of the Certificate. On completion, you then have the opportunity to join a postgraduate Master s programme. Career prospects Successful students will be eligible to progress onto one of the Business School s Masters courses, which include MSc Management, MSc Leadership and MSc Project Management. Full details of our postgraduate courses can be found online at postgraduate On completion of the course you will receive a Certificate and a Diploma in Management from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), the professional body for practicing leaders and managers in the UK. This professional qualification will help with your career progression. 4 Faculty of Business and Law 5

4 Postgraduate study We offer a wide range of study modes, including full-time, part-time, online and distance learning routes to fit around your work schedule and lifestyle. Studying for a postgraduate business qualification is an important commitment, and represents a highly worthwhile investment in your future. Programmes for busy professionals Postgraduate study provides the opportunity to engage in both full and part-time courses of concentrated study in a particular discipline. You may choose to engage in rigorous academic study via these routes or, alternatively, choose the flexible study options that enable you to take one-off dedicated modules in your area of interest while remaining active in your current profession. Study at your own pace The flexible study option enables you to complete modules and gain credits towards a qualification (as detailed in the diagram). Credits can be built up gradually over time at a pace that suits your current schedule and career development needs. We have made it possible to step on and off a particular course of study until you complete your chosen pathway, with three different levels of academic award (PgCert, PgDip and MSc), all of which will add value to your CV. Professional development We have also designed a postgraduate level pathway for professionals whose interests and requirements span a number of different businessrelated disciplines. The Professional Development pathway enables you to choose modules from a selected number of our Master s programmes, with an opportunity to include workbased learning modules, and achieve a bespoke qualification at all three levels of academic award. Postgraduate internships All students on Master s awards in the Business School have the opportunity to undertake an optional internship unit that can be used to inform their dissertation. This optional unit allows you to gain four to twelve weeks of experience in a business environment putting your studies into practical application, and at the same time gaining practice credits which will count towards your academic qualification. Internships can commence at any time of the year and can be part-time to fit around your studies, or completed in full-time blocks during study breaks or in the summer term. The award-winning Business School Placement Team support students by advertising vacancies, assisting with CVs and applications, and seeking opportunities with local and national employers. You ll benefit by enhancing your employability and increasing your competitiveness in the job market. We cannot guarantee an internship to every student, as it is the employer s decision who they take on, but with our support you should be well-placed to be successful in your applications. Explaining MSc/PgDip/PgCert Many of our Master s (MSc) programmes can be studied as a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip). The difference between a PgCert, PgDip and an MSc is in the amount of credits the course contains. An MSc contains 180 credits; 120 credits of taught units and 60 credits for a dissertation. If you successfully complete half of the taught units (60 credits), you are awarded a PgCert. If you successfully complete all of the taught units (120 credits), you are awarded a PgDip. If you complete the taught units (120 credits) successfully you can then write a dissertation or research project (another 60 credits) and are awarded an MSc. Bespoke Master s course: choose your own 30-credit units from a selection of our Master s courses and step on and off until your professional development is complete. PgCert (60 credits): 4 months full-time, 8 months part-time PgDip (120 credits): 8 months full-time, 16 months part-time MSc (180 credits): 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Benefits of this course The Certificate in Professional Studies in Management and Leadership has a number of benefits: From a personal development n For those who have not had the benefit of higher education, it provides a challenging but supportive environment to further enhance critical thinking and reflective skills. n On completion of this course, you will receive not only a Certificate in Professional Studies, but also a qualification from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). n You will gain a detailed understanding of effective management, leadership and project management practice in organisations. From an educational n It will provide you with the skills and techniques in critical thinking and problem solving to enable you to progress in both your professional career and in higher education. n It provides direct access to a range of Masters programmes as well as onto the Executive MBA. This programme is taught at the Business School by professionally qualified staff with relevant academic and workplace experience through workshops and project-based assignments. From a business/ organisational improvement n One assignment involves the development of a Business/ Organisational Improvement Project - this project will be based on the student s current organisation where possible, and will be supported by senior academics and practitioners at the. n The assignment will apply the leadership, project management, financial analysis and operational management knowledge gathered both on the course and in the workplace for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation. From an organisational The business/organisational improvement project identifies and analyses a part of the organisation, which would benefit from a project improvement programme. As part of the process, a Project Plan is developed and agreed with the and the organisation. This plan will relate to the scope, depth, academic rigour and demonstrate benefit to the organisation. Course Leader Janusz Ivan-Duke was a military and civil engineer before becoming a Projects Manager for Stoke on Trent City Council. He then set up Millennium Management, a Partnership, providing and ILM Accredited Programmes. He developed a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) Programme for Staffordshire to meet the needs of Military Personnel embarking on a MBA and delivered three successive postgraduate programmes, before joining as Programme Development Manager. He has an MBA and over 30 year experience delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as commercial programmes. Janusz is a Senior Lecturer and Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. E: j.ivan-duke@mmu.ac.uk For more information on the MSc in Professional Development please contact course enquiries on Executive MBA: months part-time, 18 months accelerated route 6 Faculty of Business and Law 7

5 The for World-Class Professionals Outstanding environmental credentials has been named the Greenest in the UK, topping the 2013 People and Planet league table of 140 universities for environmental sustainability performance. We are working hard to place environmental at the heart of our curriculum We re-use and recycle 40% of our waste Eco Campus Silver Award We reduce water use by collecting rainwater Outstanding energy efficient Business School and Birley Encouraging sustainable travel Fairtrade Number 1 Greenest in the UK Reducing our carbon footprint by 50% by 2020 Green roofs create local wildlife habitats More information: You can view the full course listing on our e-prospectus at Questions about the course content can be answered by the course leader, Janusz Ivan-Duke j.ivan-duke@mmu.ac.uk How to apply Applications should be made using the s direct application form which is available from study/postgraduate/apply Our Faculties & Departments Faculty of Business & Law Faculty of Education Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care Faculty of Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences Hollings Faculty Manchester School of Art Cheshire Campus All Saints Campus Manchester M15 6BH mmu.ac.uk AT 9916