Business Management

The Distance Learning Partnership

Vocational qualification

Distance

£ 250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Location

    Leatherhead

  • Class hours

    60h

At the end of the course you will be able to: Define the manager's role. Describe techniques for effective management of resources. List the legal requirements for recruiting staff. Describe techniques for retaining and parting with staff. Monitor and review staff performance. Apply good practice in staff development. Outline equal opportunity legislation requirements. Apply good practice in disciplining staff. Use good techn. Suitable for: This programme from Study House is for people seeking to understand and apply the principles of management in a business. It is particularly suited to the general manager with responsibility for a small organisation or a department, needing an understanding of effective management techniques and the legal aspects of employing people.

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Location

Start date

Leatherhead (Surrey)
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Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
There are no requirements. No prior knowledge is assumed.

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Course programme

Method of study

Distance learning enables you to complete your studies at work or at home over a timescale which suits your other commitments. No formal attendance at college is required but tutor support is included.

Duration

The course may take an average student approximately 60 hours to complete, including the assessment. You can register at any time and you will have a full year in which to complete the course.

Course materials

You receive: course manual, with exercises and activities, assignments and study guide to help you plan your studies, and assessment materials.

Assessment method

Each element is followed by a written assignment, which you submit for marking by your Tutor. No external examination is required.

Tutor support

As well as marking your assignments, your Tutor is available for help by telephone and/or email.

ACCREDITATION

This course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Ltd, a licensed NCFE centre, and is equivalent to Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, DCELLS in Wales and CCEA in N Ireland.

PRICE

£250 including registration, materials, tuition and validation
Or £60 deposit and 4 monthly payments of £50 (£260) (UK only)
Overseas: EU postage included or £20 courier. World: Add £20 Airmail signed-for delivery.

OUTLINE CONTENT

Module 1: Effective Management

  • The manager's role
  • Managing yourself
  • Managing information
  • Managing finance

Module2: Employing People

  • Recruiting staff
  • Legal aspects of employment
  • Keeping staff
  • Parting with staff
  • VAT and tax relief for bad debts

Module 3: Performance Management

  • Performance management
  • Contracts of employment
  • Equal opportunities
  • Disciplinary management
  • Categorising conduct
  • Managing assertiveness

Module 4: Time Stress & Crisis Management

  • Evaluation your situation
  • Time balance techniques
  • Stress
  • Relaxation
  • Crises
  • Time Management techniques

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