Foundation Degree (FdA) in Public Sector Management

Summary:

This course is designed for managers or aspiring managers in the public sector. It will enable you to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in areas directly related to your work, and to share experience and expertise with those from other parts of the sector.

Course Code: F4684 Course Length: Two Years (includes occasional Saturday workshops and evenings) Entry Requirements:

Level 3 qualification or as a mature student- relevant paid employment or voluntary work equivalent to two days a week or more, which allows you to demonstrate the appropriate skills and developing knowledge. All shortlisted applicants are interviewed.

Core Skills:

Core topics on the course will focus on professional skills such as human resource management, financial management, project management and strategic planning, all aimed exclusively at the needs of the public sector.

Assessment:

Assessment may include a range of strategies such as portfolios, presentations, written reports and assignments, work-based studies and tutorials with tutors.

Academic Progression:

Graduates can progress with credit to Honours degrees offered in the region and the BA Professional Studies at UEA guarantees full articulation.

Career Progression:

If you are already a junior or middle manager, the Foundation Degree will give you the self-confidence and credibility to advance your career. If you are hoping to move into management the course will provide a strong grounding in the techniques and approaches you will be expected to apply.

For further details please contact:

Mark Winston
Tel No: 01603 773216.

Full Description:

The public sector is a dynamic, complex environment, often requiring different management skills to the private sector. This Foundation Degree has been developed with public sector employers including NNUH Trust, Ambulance Service and the Police to identify the management skills required by existing and aspiring managers in public sector posts. Your core topics willl be underpinned by examination of the qualities associated with successful leadership and management. All of these aspects will be put in an appropriate context by study of the social and political environment in which public sector managers work. Case studies and examples will be drawn from relevant areas.A mixture of teaching methods will be used: this could include classroom-based activities such as case studies, lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars together with reflection and discussion.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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