Postgraduate Course: Leadership Skills (VESC11192)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course will provide students with high-quality SCQF level 11 specialist skills in team leadership and will focus on the practical application of such skills. |
| Course description |
This course will examine team dynamics and will evaluate the key skills required for effective leadership. There will be a focus on the practical application of leadership skills within modern businesses.
Week 1: Introduction, leadership and management
Week 2: Leadership styles, team dynamics
Week 3: Effective communication, motivation and performance
Week 4: Strategic planning, managing change
Week 5: Conflict management
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of leadership and teamwork. (1)
- Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, showing an awareness of practical ways to enhance personal and team performance. (3)
- Critically reflect on own and others roles and responsibilities of leadership/management. (5)
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof David Hume
Tel: 0131 527 4457 / 4200
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