BA (Honours) in Business Management (Diploma)

BA (Honours) in Business Management
via
Institute of Administrative Management (IAM) Diploma and Advanced Diploma

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.

Diploma: Students with IAM certificate, or two years relevant experience, or GCE/ A level or equivalent international qualification are eligible for entry into this level. There are five units including one case study to be completed in one academic year. For more details please see modules’ schedule below.

CECOS normally takes students from Diploma level with qualification of A Level or equivalent. Students with bachelor degrees or diploma in business management can join from advanced diploma levels.

COURSE MODULES

MODULE NAME

MODULES CONTENTS

Diploma

Unit One: People in Organisations

Organization Behaviour and Culture, Personal Development and CPD

Human Resource Management and Practice, Managing People and Leadership

Unit Two: Administrative Systems & Processes

The Organization in Context, Principal Administrative Functions

Professional Administration and Systems, Administrative Procedure

Unit Three: Professional Administration

Managing Administration, Change and Administration.

Delivering Customer Satisfaction

Business Communication

Unit Four: Information for Decision Making

Data, Information and Decision Making

Presentation of Information

Information for Financial Awareness, Information for Planning and Control

Unit Five: Case Study

Administrative Management Case Study or Work Based Project