Apply Logic and Reasoning

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed across all of the taught modules.
Applying logic and reasoning is developed and enhanced throughout the programme. Each module will have a blend of underpinning theoretical knowledge supported by discussions as to the application in practice.
Students will be introduced to contemporary thinking in leadership and management and will be able to draw on this in relation to live and contemporary case studies and challenges, culminating in the application of logic and reasoning.

Methods of Assessment

This skill is assessed in all modules.

Time bound presentations and scenario problem solving, as well as the potential application of theory to practice are also assessed.

Critically evaluate information

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The ability to evaluate and interpret information critically is initially developed through the independent engagement with module resources in advance of each module block of delivery. This is supported by a range of case studies, videos, exercises and short problem solving activities to produce initial critical evaluations which are then tested and extended through the interactive workshops during the teaching delivery. As the programme develops, students will be giving increasingly more complex information and cases to analyse and draw in their knowledge and skills from across the programme.

Methods of Assessment

The ability to evaluate and interpret information is assessed in each module. There are several pieces of assessment where the evaluation will focus heavily on numerical data and information and students will be expected to be able to interrogate and draw inferences and recommendations. In other cases, students will be expected to engage in high-level critical dialogue with existing theoretical thinking in the relevant field. And, there are other opportunities to evaluate the relationship between theory and practice.

A variety of assessment methods are used including: individual academic essays, case study critique and problem solving. Individual and group presentations and reports are also used.

Both formative (in the block teaching sessions and one-to-one meetings) and summative assessment are incorporated into the programme.

Pursue independent enquiry

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In addition to the individual guided preparatory work referenced above, the skills associated with independent enquiry will be further developed through the interconnection between theory and professional practice. Each participant will be expected to apply broad theoretical frameworks to the challenges associated with their specific area of professional expertise. The ability to apply theory laterally will be grounded in independent engagement with course resources, self-directed desktop/ work-based and/or practice-based research, and developed through seminars and multi-disciplinary group discussion.

Methods of Assessment

This skill is assessed in a range of modules and most obviously in the Leadership and project management module in both the presentation and essay. Students will have the opportunity to develop and reflect upon their own project management challenge.

This skill is assessed in a range of modules and most obviously in the Leadership and project management module in both the presentation and essay. Students will have the opportunity to develop and reflect upon their own project management challenge.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme draws on contemporary and historical thinking in leadership and management.

A deep understanding of the conceptual underpinnings is initially facilitated through directed reading of academic journals, high quality practitioner opinion pieces and then forms the basis for more detailed discussion in workshops and small group session.

Methods of Assessment

This is formally assessed in various modules, including, for example, Leading in Context and Governance and Ethics.

Both formative (in feedback sessions for presentations) and summative assessment is used to assess all elements of knowledge and understanding.

Demonstrate, explain and critique the role and importance of project management in relation to organisational performance.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture, workshop and small group discussions. Case study analysis is also used.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment for the Project Management module gives students the opportunity to critically assess a project management process which they have engaged with and to reflect upon it in relation to both theory and practice.

Understand the importance of adaptive leadership practices and its impact on various organisational decisions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through the lecture, workshop and small group discussions. Case study analysis is also used. For example, a case study exercise is used to understand and explore the impact of ethical decision making in the Ethics and Governance module.

Methods of Assessment

A written assessment wherein the students are supported in developing an understanding of ethics and governance.

Explore the relationship between leadership and organisation behaviour by drawing on a range of contemporary theory

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students acquisition of core knowledge is developed extensively in the core module (Leading in Context) and, to a lesser extent in other modules.
The use of a range of leadership theories, case studies on organisational change, structures etc as well as self-directed reading are all used to assist in the teaching and learning experience.

Methods of Assessment

Individual presentations and reports are used to assess the learning experience.

Individual supervisory and reflection sessions are used to provide formative feedback to students in relation to their leadership preferences.

Engage with issues around ethics, responsibility and sustainability

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

This is a learning outcome that is core to all degree programmes in Queen’s Management School and is embedded in this PG Cert.

The modules Leading in Context and Governance and Ethics are used to discuss issues relating to the individual as a leader, issues of integrity, social responsibility and ethics.

The use of case studies and critique of problem solving activities and decisions in organisations are used in early modules to initiate discussions about social responsibility and sustainability. These are then discussed in additional detail in the Ethics and Governance module.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment to gauge this skill is both formative and summative.

The assessment in the Leading in Context module allows students (as leaders) to reflect on their impact and influence on people within and beyond the organisation.

Case study analysis and individual and group presentations are also used to assess these elements.

Critically evaluate key leadership and project management issues and to provide feasible solutions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Each block module has a range of teaching and learning elements and draws on pre-recorded videos, lectures, interactive workshops, oral presentations, short group exercises, self-reflection, peer-to-peer coaching, case study discussion and analysis, and discussion fora.

Methods of Assessment

There is a practical and applied element to at least one piece of assessment in each of the taught modules. This takes several different forms, individual and group oral presentations, individual and group reports, case study analysis, business simulation exercise.

Reflect on their own leadership styles and preferences

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

This runs throughout the entire programme.

Methods of Assessment

Students will be assessed via a group presentation and individual essay report.

The ability to source, analyse and critique and then apply a range of relevant, contemporary, and high quality academic literature relating to leadership and management, governance and ethics, project management and finance.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Directed reading of academic journal articles and high quality practitioner opinion pieces are made available to the students in advance of each taught session.
These will then be drawn upon, discussed and applied in a range of settings throughout the modules.

Methods of Assessment

At least one assessment element in each module requires the students to be able to integrate an extensive range of literature into their work, irrespective of whether this is a presentation, case study analysis or a more traditional academic essay.

Communicate ideas in both written and presentational forms

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development and enhancement of Transferable skills are a common feature throughout all of the taught modules. The use of business simulation tool and exercises, data analytics, research papers, short case vignettes, real-time case studies, problem solving exercises are all used, to various extents, throughout the certificate programme.

Methods of Assessment

The development and enhancement of Transferable skills are a common feature throughout all of the taught modules.
The use of case studies, research papers, short case vignettes, blogs, v etc are all used, to various extents, throughout the programme.

Use ICT software effectively

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The use an integration of ICT is critical to the success of this programme as it is delivered online.

Taught modules will make heavy use of ICT; videos, blogs, guest speakers, narrated Powerpoints will be used. As the delivery is designed, largely, in workshop blocks, students will have access to a range of materials well in advance of each block delivery.

Methods of Assessment

All assessments, to a greater or lesser extent draw on a wide range of ICT skills and software.

ICT for use in presentations, data analysis, report writing etc are all assessed throughout the range of modules.

Work both independently and in groups

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

These skills are developed and enhanced in all of the taught modules.

There are opportunities in all modules for group work to share ideas, problem solve, critique case studies, provide recommendations on live cases, interrogate data etc. These are then reported back to the main cohort for further discussion.

Methods of Assessment

There is a good blend of work assessed in groups (for example in the Leading in Context module) as well as independent work (for example as in the Finance for Non Financial Managers module).

There are assessment opportunities throughout the block delivery and others that are submitted after the module delivery.

Manage their own time and workloads effectively

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Time management and managing the balance and competing priorities between demanding jobs and study will challenge the students.

All of the content in the modules that are delivered in block are designed in thematic ‘chunks’ interlinked with short problem solving exercises, group work, workshop delivery etc.

Methods of Assessment

Some assessments (eg group presentation in Leading in Context must be undertaken and completed during the module delivery. Students will therefore have to manage their time effectively.

All assessment for one module will be submitted, assessed and a provisional mark and feedback provided before the next module commences.

Engage with employers and practitioners

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Engagement in the form of live case examples, contemporary issues are integral features of the programme.
Several vignettes from organisational leaders will be used as the basis for discussion on several modules and also to explore the relationship between theory and practice.
As all students on the programme are practitioners, there are also numerous opportunities provided to allow for learning and sharing of best practice.

Methods of Assessment

Analysis of real-life case studies is assessed both formatively and summative in several modules.

All module assessment will seek to highlight the significance of the material to the wider aims, objectives and processes involved in the ENGINE projects themselves.