Higher Diploma in Leadership (L8, 60 ECTS)

Programme Content:
Semester One
– Reflective Practice in the Workplace: Students develop a detailed knowledge of interpersonal skills which contribute to Leadership
– Leadership and Management Development: Focuses on identifying and developing key leadership competencies that engage colleagues and help to lead change effectively.
– Strategy Development and Execution: Develops students’ capacity for strategic thinking and developing plans for successful implementation of strategy

Semester Two
– Stakeholder Relationship Management: Students develop their ability to influence, nurture and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of an organisation.
– Developing People: Equipping students with a set of talent management principles and effective coaching competences.
– Capstone Project: Working individually and in a group to apply learning from the programme to tackle critical leadership problems

For more detail on the content of modules or course delivery please do not hesitate to get in touch via email at leadership@tus.ie

This programme will be delivered primarily online.

Students may have to attend TUS Athlone Campus in person for examinations.

This Level 8 Higher Diploma programme (60 ECTS Credits) is designed to help new and existing managers (as well as those aspiring towards a management position) to develop insights and competence required to influence and empower individuals, teams and organisations.

A varied syllabus will examine leadership from a number of different perspectives and will challenge learners to apply their learning to their own working contexts. Participants will not only learn through application to their own previous or current work contexts but (through their participation in the TUS online learning platform), they will be immersed in a community of learning with fellow professionals and managers. This will deepen learning as participants will empathise with, analyse and problem-solve leadership challenges together.

The programme is designed for those who have decided they wish to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours that will assist in developing or enhancing leadership and management techniques, either wholly or as part of their work role. This Level 8 Higher Diploma is a professional qualification with a syllabus that comprehensively covers aspects of the participant’s role in employment and is based around blending theoretical knowledge, practical application and reflective practice.

The programme is focussed on helping aspiring, new and existing leaders to grow and develop. We have had a considerable number of graduates who have progressed to management positions in their own and new organisations.

The 2024-2025 programme has not yet opened for applications.

If you would like to receive notification when applications open for the next intake then please submit your details on the Register Your Interest form by clicking the Register your Interest Button on this page.

Programme Learning Outcomes.
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of a number of business leadership issues
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical concepts relevant to workplace competencies.
• Demonstrate broad analytical skills and propose solutions to appropriate managerial issues within an organisational environment.
• Exercise appropriate judgement, apply appropriate solutions to managerial activity, and implement their solution in a creative and effective manner.
• Use advanced skills to apply academic concepts and experiential learning in a creative fashion to a range of business management situations and contexts.
• Act under guidance while working with peer relations in researching management issues and proposing solutions to these issues.
• Manage independent learning in variable and unfamiliar business contexts.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of application of leadership in a business environment.

Programme Delivery

Two Evenings per week ONLINE 7.00pm to 9.45pm

Plus occasional Saturday workshops

This is a Springboard+ Funded Programme.

This programme will be fully funded for eligible unemployed applicants.

Eligible employed applicants will be 90% funded. They will have to pay 10% directly to TUS. The 10% payable is €450.

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