Understanding and Leading Change (BTEC5 HND unit)
Understanding and Leading Change
Do you want to understand the different types and scope of change that may occur in an organisation? Do you want to learn about the drivers/triggers for change and how they vary and affect organisations in different ways, including the degree of impact and management’s response to change? So, sign up for the unit Understanding and Leading Change with Kronenburgh Business College in The Hague: "Blended Learning" (in-class and / or online) part-time education for adults in business. This unit is part of the international BTEC5 / HND programme at university (HBO) level.Profession
Change leaders are evident in all business sectors and in a variety of roles within an organisation. Whatever industry, whatever position you are employed in, there is always change. As such, businesses need to adapt and change with the changing business environment.
You are working in or towards managerial roles and want to understand business from a global perspective and want to be open to new ideas, issues and solutions, looking for new opportunities and growth.
What makes this program so special?
– The unit is part of the Internationally recognized Bachelor's programme Business and Management,
– You can obtain the unit BTEC5 HND certificate,
– Use your own company as a case study,
– Blended learning: in class lectures but you can also participate with zoom,
– Access for students from all countries,
– Lecturers who work professionally in practice.
‘Change is the only constant in life’ (Heraclitus, 500BCE). Whatever industry, whatever position you are employed in, there is always change. As such, businesses need to adapt and change with the changing business environment. Organisations are seeing change at a more rapid speed than ever before. Technology is playing a big part in this increased pace of change. Change leaders are evident in all business sectors and in a variety of roles within an organisation.
In business, change is all around in all areas of an organisation, from minor process changes to large-scale structural change. The aim of this unit is for students to understand the different types and scope of change that may occur in an organisation. The unit will aim to illustrate the drivers/triggers for change and how they vary and affect organisations in different ways, including the degree of impact and management’s response to change. Students will gain an appreciation of how the depth of change can influence organisational behaviour both during and after the change.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to apply a range of change management concepts, including diagnosing driving/resisting forces, planning for change and dealing with change in organisational settings. This will put students in a strong position to contribute to change initiatives in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit a student will be able to:
LO1 Produce a comparative analysis of the different types and drivers of change
in business
LO2 Evaluate the impact of change on organisational behaviour
LO3 Investigate how forces driving and resisting change influence leadership
decision making
LO4 Recommend a range of leadership approaches to change initiatives.
The unit is at university level (HBO).
Your level of English should be at the level of mbo4, havo or vwo / Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B1
PTE 51, IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5,
or equivalent.
Students that have studied in English for last two years als have acces.
In order to be able to compare the education systems in the different European countries, the European Qualification Framework EQF was developed. The Bachelor’s program in Business and Management is rated as follows (see Nuffic):
Higher National Certificate in Business HNC: EQF5;
Higher National Diploma in Business HND: EQF5;
Top-up Business and Management: EQF 6 (in the Dutch system HBO or WO).
For this unit you can obtain the unit BTEC4 HNC certificate.
HNC and HND
Kronenburgh International Business School provides the HNC and HND programs under the license and supervision of Pearson. Pearson Education Ltd.: The UK’s largest diploma awarding body with academic and professional qualifications that are globally recognized and benchmarked. Pearson is the world’s leading training company. Pearson therefore provides the internationally recognized HNC certificate and the HND diploma.
The program is made up of BTEC units. The Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Qualification numbers are:
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business: 601/8364/0
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business: 601/8365/2
Assessment
We start the lecture day with a kick-off test about the theory of the previous lecture day. In this way we encourage you to really absorb a piece of theory every day of your lecture. You and the lecturer will also receive daily feedback on whether the theory has landed well or whether repetition or additional explanation is needed. At the end of the unit there is a theoretical test. The final mark for this test must be sufficient to be able to continue. This is therefore a conditional test.
You will receive an assignment for this unit. You show that you can apply the theory within a practical case. You will also look for extra relevant theory/literature and you will include a bibliography in your elaboration. You show that with a critical eye you can draw your own conclusions and formulate an advice based on literature. The assignment also includes a presentation part.
The best continuation offered by the Kronenburgh International Business School is the bachelor Business and Management with a specialisation in:
College times: 13.30-20.50
College day: we offer the lectures on Thuesday afternoons and evenings.
College duration: 5 days
Time investment: As a guideline, we use one hour of homework for every hour of lecture. You also write an assignment.
Start: 22 December 2022
College schedule: 2022-2023
In class and / or online: Blended Learning
- Tuition fees Kronenburgh € 575.- (prepay)
- Tuition fees Pearson € 60.- (prepay)
- Literature Pearson € 17.55 (prepay)
- In total € 652.55
Good to know
- Prices Pearson are subject to exchange rates.
- Pearson may change prices.
- Studystore literature is based on previous academic year prices. New bibliographies will not be available until the summer holidays.
Other costs
- You bring your own laptop. We work with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint (full software versions, so no free or limited versions).
- Additional lecture material/literature may be charged.
- If sufficient study results are not obtained, there are costs for attending lectures, taking exams and assessments (depending on what is necessary).
Nice bonus
- No registration costs;
- No VAT on tuition fees;
- No arrangement costs;
- No reproduction rights fees.
Does the government support NL students?
Stimulation of the Labor Market Position (STAP) can be applied for up to € 1,000 per year via the UWV. An annual total budget of 218 million euros is available for the scheme, divided over 6 application periods. On = gone, so be on time!
An employer can set off employee training costs for tax purposes.