ObjectivesThis is an internationally-recognised management award designed to satisfy the aspirations of practising middle managers seeking career advancement Building on your existing management expertise, the Diploma will enhance your management effectiveness and encourage you to develop a portfolio of personal development skills Introduces you to the latest management theories and best practice models including strategic management, leadership and team-working and change management The experience and expertise of guest speakers from industry and business will inform your lectures Case studies, groupwork and role play will mirror everyday professional situations, and encourage you to meet real-life working challenges
Entry requirementsSuccessful applicants will normally be over 23-years-old at the start of the programme and occupy, or have occupied, positions of management responsibility for a minimum of two years You will also need to hold a degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification considered equivalent to an appropriate degree, or qualifications and experience considered equivalent to an appropriate degree If English is not your first language, you will need to have a TOEFL score of 550 or above, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or evidence of English proficiency equivalent to the above Mature students with significant management experience who can demonstrate previous non-certified learning equivalent to the above are also welcome to apply - in such cases, admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of your ability to contribute to, benefit from, and achieve the award
Academic titleDiploma in Management Studies
Course descriptionFuture prospects
This internationally-recognised and respected qualification is designed to accelerate the career progression of junior and middle managers
It offers participants from the public, private and voluntary sectors the opportunity to develop professional skills that are considered essential to successful contemporary management
Typical modules may include
-Managing and Developing People
-Marketing Management
-Systems for Operations Management
-Organisations, Markets & Finance
-Research in Organisation Studies
-Strategic Business Planning
-Organisational Change and Transformation
-The Regional Challenge