Responsible Leadership and Management for Contemporary Business CPD Award

Course code 99N2

What is special about this course?

This CPD course is aimed at business managers or leaders interested in learning leadership and management through a responsible and ethical lens. It is designed to help businesses prepare for a sustainable future in an era focused on social and environmental responsibility.

Designed in partnership with a globally focused business to develop key management skills such as project management, finance, staff motivation and organisational performance, as well as leadership and management theories, it also looks at stakeholder management, innovation, and future-readiness – all of which is underpinned by responsible and ethical practice.

The course uses your own workplace as the learning environment. This is complemented with online tutorials and video-conference sessions accessed through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE).

Special features

  • Designed in partnership with a globally-focused business
  • Delivered by tutors who are experts in their field
  • Develops core management skills but with a contemporary perspective
  • Uses the most up-to-date knowledge for organisations preparing for the future business landscape
  • You can apply your learning to your professional role and workplace
  • The flexibility of the course allows you to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should be working within a leadership or managerial role and ideally possess Level 6/7 qualifications, such as 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above, or equivalent
  • Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will also be considered

CPD

The course consists of three modules, each studied over 2 months:

  • Responsible leadership and management for organisational performance
  • Ethical solutions for global business
  • Sustainable project management

How will I study my course?

  • Part-time (unstructured)
  • This course is mainly delivered online with scheduled sessions and tutorials
  • Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
  • You may also study in-person, either on campus or at your place of work
  • This is a work-based qualification: learning happens in the workplace and is supported by block-release delivery, giving you time outside of your work environment to undertake certain elements of the course
  • This course will be supported by a lecturer and delivered either face to face or virtually. It will run either during the day or in the evening, depending on the cohort. Businesses can have the course delivered to their own cohort, either on their own premises, at UHI Moray, or by virtual delivery
  • You will take part in a mandatory induction, either in-person or online, in week 1 of your course

How long will my course last?

  • Part-time modular (standalone modules): 200 hours per module

The number of hours indicates the total time you should dedicate to each module, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.

Where can I study my course?

  • Moray

This course can be studied fully online. You will apply to, and be supported by, UHI Moray

Start date

  • September
  • January
  • Variable (please contact UHI Moray for further information)

Fees

For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.

What can I do on completion of my course?

This CPD award is designed to improve your professional practice in business and may lead to further progression within your organisation, or elsewhere.  

Can I progress into further study?

On successful completion of the course you will achieve 60 degree credits at Level 8 (HND level) which may allow you advanced entry to a degree programme.

Is there more information available online?

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Apply for Responsible Leadership and Management for Contemporary Business CPD Award

I want to start in Jan/Feb 2025 or Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

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