BA (Honours) Business Management (Introductory Award)
Bachelor's degree
In London
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Bachelor's degree
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London
To develop knowledge and understanding to analyse, evaluate and take responsibility for administration systems and processes that make an effective contribution to business performance. Suitable 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.
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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.
Introductory Award: This is open to every one. Overseas full time students may have qualification at least equivalent to GCSE and good proficiency in English Language. Students with relevant work experience may also be eligible to take this course. There are three units to be completed in one semester, 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.
Introductory Award
Unit One: Skills for administration
Administration and Organizational Skills, Working with Numbers, Data and Information.
Business Communication Skills
Unit Two: Individuals within the Organization
Working with Others, Managing Personal Development
Unit Three: Organisational Skills
Solving Problems and Making Decisions, Support Skills
BA (Honours) Business Management (Introductory Award)