HND/HTQ Module in Leadership and Management for England

 This short higher-level programme focusses on:

Organisational Behaviour Management

Organisational behaviour is concerned with understanding, explaining and predicting the behaviour of individuals in the workplace and can assist in the development of practical solutions to organisational and managerial problems.

Individuals, whether acting in isolation or collectively as part of a group, engage in actions and behaviours that can have a positive or negative impact on organisational performance and the achievement of strategic goals. It is therefore essential that those who are involved in managing and leading people in organisations acquire insight and expertise in organisational behaviour.

Managing and Leading Change

‘Change is the only constant in life’ (Heraclitus, 500 BCE). Whatever industry and whatever role, there is always change. As such, businesses need to adapt and change with the changing business environment, perhaps now even more so as organisations are seeing change at a more rapid speed than ever before.

Who is it for?

This 12-week part-time course is aimed at those wishing to further their academic qualifications and enhance their career opportunities within their organisation, with a particular emphasis on managerial roles at operational, regional, divisional, departmental and specialist levels.

Entry Requirements

All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills, and experience. You should have the desire to further your career and hold at minimum of level 3 qualifications, A Levels or equivalent. Ideally, applicants should also have GCSE maths and English (or equivalent). If the applicant has the necessary experience within professional roles but not the appropriate qualifications, then this will be assessed on evidence of work history.

What does the course involve?

Unit 9: Operational Behaviour Management - The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of how organisational behaviour concepts, theories and techniques can be applied in work and management settings to enhance individual, team and organisational performance.

This unit also explores the influence of culture and of the operation of power and politics in organisations, and how these variables influence the actions and behaviour of people in an organisational context. This includes core people management skills used to achieve positive organisational outcomes and to create value by recognising individual difference, team working and the creation of inclusive organisational cultures.

Unit 10: Managing and Leading Change - From minor process changes to large-scale structural change, the aim of this unit is to understand the different types and scope of change that may occur in an organisation. Looking at the drivers and triggers for change, how they vary and affect organisations in different ways, how technology plays a big part in this increased pace of change and the degree of impact and management’s response to change.

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to apply a range of change management concepts, including diagnosing driving and resisting forces, planning for change and dealing with change in organisational settings, putting them in a strong position to contribute to change initiatives in the workplace.

Full details of these units can be found here.

How is the course assessed?

Your work will be continually assessed throughout this flexible and blended programme. Attendance will be required with online support and resources available throughout.

How much does it cost?

This programme is fully funded by the Department for Education.

What do I do next?

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. If after reading this factsheet you are still undecided, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.