Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management
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Description
How do leadership and management theories and ideas influence the way organisations and individuals think and work? If you want to contribute to leadership and management in your own working life, this foundation degree course is for you. The Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management will develop your understanding of organisations, their structures and cultures; wider considerations such as environments, markets and processes; and how all these inform leadership and management. You’ll learn how to analyse and evaluate leadership behaviour and management decision-making in the workplace, and improve your own skills as a leader and manager. You’ll also build the skills needed to engage in a process of lifelong learning, enabling you to develop as a reflective practitioner.
The programme of study for this foundation degree is also offered as the Diploma of Higher Education in Leadership and Management (W06). The diploma of higher education might be of particular interest to those living and working in Scotland.
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Foundation Degree
Foundation Degree
undergraduate.qualification.X06,qualification,,foundation_degree,1 Foundation degrees are nationally recognised qualifications focusing either on a particular job or profession; they combine work place learning with academic study. Designed and developed with external partners, you must be working either as a paid employee or as a volunteer in a related work setting. A foundation degree is equivalent to two thirds of an honours degree. They aim to enhance the professional and technical skills of staff within a profession or those intending to go into that profession. You can use a foundation degree to: - change careers or progress your current career,
- gain technical and professional skills,
- gain professional recognition,
- achieve a full honours degree through further study.
Most of our foundation degrees are also offered as diplomas of higher education for those living and working in Scotland. |
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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.
Career relevance and employability
The skills and knowledge you’ll develop through studying this foundation degree course are recognised by employers as being of great value for work in management and leadership roles. They can also lead to opportunities in specialist areas concerned with leading change initiatives and projects offering guidance to managers – such as management consultancy.
The Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management will contribute to your career development by enhancing your cognitive skills – writing, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation – and ICT, presentation, and basic numeracy skills. You can take optional modules in mathematics, retail management, social science or communication skills, which will further increase your skills set.
There’s more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Choose a pathway and register
Pathways allow you to specialise or choose particular topics that interest you. You will need to choose a pathway before registering.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution you may be able to transfer credit for this study and count it towards this qualification. If you wish to apply to transfer credit you must do so as soon as possible, and before you register for this qualification.
If you are awarded credit for study completed elsewhere, you may find that you need to study fewer OU modules to complete this qualification. This may also mean that the next start date and the maximum time limit for this qualification are different to those shown above.
Visit our Credit Transfer site for more information and details of how to apply for credit transfer.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules you will be awarded a Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management and will be entitled to use the letters FD (Open) after your name.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the following regulations:
These regulations are also available on our Essential Documents website.
If you have a disability
Choosing the qualification that’s right for you is very important. Depending on your disability, long-term health condition, mental health disability or specific learning difficulty, you may need to consider any challenges posed by:
- the learning objectives: for example, to gain an honours degree in a language you must be physically able to speak the language
- how the modules are taught: for example, some of our science qualifications require that you complete laboratory work
- any work-based competency requirements.
Choosing the right qualification can be a complex mix of the subject requirements and the support you may need. To help you assess whether the qualification you are interested in will work for you, further advice is available from:
Computing requirements
You will need a computer with internet access to study for this qualification. For most OU qualifications a Microsoft Windows (new since 2007),
Apple Mac (OS X 10.6 or later) or Linux computer should be adequate. However, some qualifications require more specific IT equipment, in which case you
will need additional software to use an Apple Mac or Linux computer. A detailed technical specification for your modules will be made available when you
register. Please note, technical specifications do change over time to match computer developments and the way we teach.
Distance learning
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality distance learning. Unlike other universities
we are not campus based. You will study in a flexible way that works for you whether you’re at home, at work or on the move.
As an OU student you’ll be supported throughout your studies – your tutor or study adviser will guide and advise you, offer detailed
feedback on your assignments, and help with any study issues. Tuition might be in face-to-face groups, via online
tutorials, or by phone.
For more information read Distance learning explained.
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