BA (Honours) Business Management (Certificate)

Introduction:

The Institute of Administrative Management is the leading professional body for those involved in the administration and management of business. The IAM Awarding Body is recognized by the regulators in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The organization is over 90 years old and has developed tailor-made qualifications in administrative management which reflect the skills and knowledge required by professional business leaders throughout their career.

CECOS is an IAM accredited centre offering the full range of IAM’s qualifications, from introduction to the subject up to the Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management. Successful completion of the IAM Advanced Diploma allows students to progress to the BA (Hons) Business Management top-up degree, offered by the Management Development Partnership and validated by the University of Wales. The IAM’s programmes are designed both to stand alone and to fit together logically: there is a clear link between each level, meaning that you can build on your prior learning and your growing work experience. Qualifications are delivered around the world in a network of specialised centres, CECOS is one of such centres, or via online learning. Those studying for IAM qualifications are given free student membership of the institute, and on completion will be able to claim professional membership.

The programme is for those who are aspiring to start a career as a business manager in business whether local, national or multinational organization or plan for higher education to do MBA. The main aim here is to enhance your skills and support your future progression at work.

The whole programme can be completed in three to four years. All stages, and CECOS entry requirements, are explained below.

Certificate: Students with Introductory Award or GCSE with at least 12 months experience in the relevant field can go straight on to Certificate programme. There are three units to be completed in two semesters. These three units provide in depth introduction to the field of Administrative Management and serve as a precursor to moving onto the IAM Diploma and beyond. For details please see modules’ schedule below.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management

The BA (Honours) Business Management (BABM) has been designed to help you develop your career as a business manager and to prepare you for increased responsibility in your workplace. The overall programme aim is to develop knowledge and understanding to analyse, evaluate and take responsibility for administration systems and processes that make an effective contribution to business performance.

The programme is operated by the IAM’s partners the Management Development Partnership (MDP), who specialise in distance learning programmes leading to a University qualification. MDP has worked closely with the IAM and the University of Wales in the development of the programme.

The programme modules require you to develop your existing knowledge and skills by:

Examining your personal effectiveness as a business manager

Considering how you can contribute to improved performance management in your workplace

Taking a more strategic perspective on your own and your organisation’s objectives

The process of development will enable you to look at your job role and career development from new perspectives and provide you with ideas and insights that will help you to contribute more effectively to your organisation’s performance.

The BABM can normally be completed in 18 months to 2 years, depending on the time individuals have available.

Students with lesser qualification

Students with GCSE or lesser qualification can join from introductory award or certificate.

Certificate

Unit one: Inside Organisations

Understanding Your Organisation, A System View of the Organisation

Managing the Organization

Unit Two: Working with People

Work, Job and People

Working in Teams, Dealing with Change

Unit Three: Administrative Practice

Managing Information Resources

Technology in Administration

Improving Administrative Practice