Leadership and Team Working, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

The Leadership and Team Working programme at University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5) offered through the Online Business School is designed to develop essential skills for effective leadership and collaboration in modern organizational environments. This comprehensive course provides students with a foundational understanding of leadership theories, team dynamics, and strategic decision-making processes. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, participants will learn how to motivate and manage teams, communicate effectively across diverse groups, and foster an inclusive workplace culture. The curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills crucial for emerging leaders in various industries. Students will engage in interactive modules that include case studies, group projects, and real-world scenarios to enhance their ability to lead with confidence and integrity. The programme is structured into two levels, aligning with the first and second year of university study, ensuring a progressive learning journey that builds upon foundational concepts and advances towards more complex leadership challenges. Flexible online delivery allows students to study at their own pace, fitting their educational pursuits around professional commitments. Assessments include coursework, reflective journals, and practical team exercises, designed to measure both individual understanding and collaborative skills. Graduates of the programme will be equipped to take on leadership roles within their organizations, manage diverse teams effectively, and contribute to strategic initiatives with confidence and professionalism. Whether you are aspiring to improve your leadership capabilities or looking to enhance your team's performance, this programme offers a robust platform to develop the skills necessary for success in today’s competitive business environment.

Level 4 Module listing

Managing people in organisations

Effective management of people within an organisation is essential if the objectives of the organisation are to be achieved. People represent the single most important resource of the organisation and their needs must be understood and respected.

Culture and the organisation

What is culture? What do you associate with culture? Perhaps art and music, perhaps values and beliefs, language and communication, behaviour – in fact, culture is a collection of all of these things. Terpstra and David (1991) define culture as ‘a learned, shared, interrelated set of symbols which unite and identify members of a society’.

Developing personal skills

The manager working in a modern organisation needs a wide range of skills. The manager needs to be able to work with people. This may involve a very wide range of skills in communication, leadership, encouraging teamwork, listening, and so on.

Effective communication

During a typical day a manager is likely to encourage team members, tell them about a change in their future work or conditions, take part in a formal meeting, have an informal conversation at the water cooler or coffee machine, study a strategy planned by senior management, send e-mails to customers or suppliers, and search the Web.

Managing ethically

Unfortunately, it is not always easy to decide on what we mean by ‘the right action’. For example, think of the company that produces excessive amounts of waste in its factory. Closing the factory will harm the employees and shareholders, and will reduce the amount of money available in the local community. Keeping it open without reducing waste will damage the environment for local people and for future generations.

Performance management

The people in an organisation determine whether the organisation is successful or not. Think for a moment about any organisation – in doing this you will also be thinking about people. Every organisation has people within it, and the success of the organisation is largely due to those people.

Strategic human resource management

Human Resource Management is the management of a key resource in the organisation – people. Without people there is a limit to what the organisation can achieve. The machines cannot operate without people to work them (even if they are automatic machines there needs to be a person who programmes them). The raw materials need to be turned into something that can be sold: this requires people. The computers need people to operate them.

High performance teams

In a world of change, uncertainty and complexity, high performance in an organisation requires a blend of diverse skills and experiences. Organisations recognise that this blend is best achieved through team working.

Leadership skills

Good leadership is essential for success in any organisation, whether private or public sector.  Today, rapid change, in the form of a constantly changing competitive environment, innovations in technology and changing economic conditions, have led to the realisation that leadership is a skill to be developed. 

Motivating and influencing people

Think about two teams carrying out the same activity. Their manager may ask how a series of tasks will be completed to create a product or service. The manager can plan how the work will be done, make sure that the teams have all the right materials, explain everyone’s tasks and deadlines, and measure progress once they get started. However, the two teams will almost certainly not work at the same speed, not create output of the same quality, nor show the same attitude to their work.

Level 5 Module listing

The entrepreneurial manager

What is an Entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.

Organisation structures

Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.

Practical accounting analysis

Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.

Business planning and goal setting

What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.

Politics and business

Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.

Business law

Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.

Managing in today’s world

Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.

Performance management

Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.

Marketing and sales planning

Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.

Quantitative skills

On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.

To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling onto the Level 5 course, you must have attained a Level 4 or equivalent.

The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 and level 5 courses together is £1995. Alternatively students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £1600 each.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer
• Interest free monthly instalments
• Paypal
• Western Union

Leadership and Team Working at the University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5) is a comprehensive programme designed to develop essential managerial skills and competencies in students. The curriculum focuses on fostering effective leadership qualities, enhancing team collaboration abilities, and understanding the dynamics of organizational management. Students are introduced to core concepts such as strategic planning, decision-making processes, conflict resolution, and motivation within team environments. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical activities, they learn how to motivate team members, communicate effectively, and lead diverse groups toward common goals. The programme emphasizes real-world applications, encouraging students to participate in group projects, presentations, and case studies that simulate leadership challenges faced in various industries. Learners are also exposed to contemporary topics such as ethical leadership, diversity management, and digital teamwork, preparing them for the complexities of modern workplaces. The assessment methods include coursework, group assessments, and exams, aiming to measure both individual understanding and collaborative skills. As students progress through Levels 4 and 5, they also acquire important reflective skills, enabling them to analyse their own leadership style and identify areas for personal development. The programme is designed to lay a solid foundation for those aspiring to careers in management, human resources, or entrepreneurial ventures. Graduates will have gained valuable insights into team dynamics and leadership strategies, equipping them with the confidence and competence needed to excel in managerial roles across various sectors. Overall, this curriculum offers a balanced blend of theoretical frameworks, practical insights, and skill development to prepare students effectively for future leadership challenges.