Employers are increasingly seeking staff with strong leadership skills – and this module allows you to build on your critical thinking, problem solving and evaluation. By analysing a case study, you’ll learn how to apply current and emerging techniques to real-life scenarios.
There’s a strong focus on various areas of workplace management, including:
Once you’ve successfully completed the module, you have the opportunity to study one of our popular postgraduate business courses.
With a 50+ year heritage, the University of Essex is an award-winning institution. The University is part of the elite group of ‘dual intensive’ universities for teaching and research excellence. It is rated 27th in the UK by the Complete University Guide (CUG 2022).
The University of Essex also delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses online. They are delivered by Kaplan Open Learning, this partnership is since 2007. Students across 140 countries study online programmes. In the National Student Survey (NSS 2021), the University rated 95% for overall student satisfaction: top for overall student satisfaction when compared to other mainstream universities in the UK.
100 % online programme, our CPD microcredentials are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7.
Each class is capped at 20 students, to ensure high-quality tutor support.
No formal qualifications or experience is necessary.
All modules are delivered in English, a high proficiency in the English language is required.