BTEC Professional Diploma in Management Studies

BTEC Professional Qualifications for Management Studies
BTEC Professional Qualifications in Management Studies provide specialist work-related programmes of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the management sector. The qualifications also offer specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.

The Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Management Studies
The nine-unit Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Management Studies extends and deepens the specialist focus available in the six-unit certificate This qualification provides a three-unit core supported by six specialist units chosen from a wide range of specialist units. This qualification broadens and deepens the learners’ experience of management skills and
knowledge.

These qualifications offer an engaging programme for higher education and adult learners who are clear about the area of employment they wish to enter or progress within. The qualifications also provide a suitable qualification for those wishing to change career or move into employment in management following a career break. Access to suitable management
work situations is fundamental to successful completion of this qualification, either through permanent full- or part-time employment or through a collaborative work placement.

Professional body recognition
BTEC Professional Qualifications have been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind. It is essential that learners gain the maximum benefit from their programme of study.
Further details of professional body recognition and exemptions of BTEC Advanced Professional Qualifications are given in the publication BTEC Professional Recognition.

National Occupational Standards
BTEC Professional Qualifications are designed to relate to the National Occupational Standards in the management sector, which should be demonstrated in a work context. BTEC Professional Qualifications do not purport to deliver occupational competence in the sector, which should be demonstrated in a work context. However, the qualifications provide much of
the underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational Standards, as well as developing practical skills in preparation for work and possible achievement of NVQs in due course.

Course starting date:
There will be 90 sessions of 3 hours each altogether during the period. Sessions will run every Monday and Tuesday as follows:

Monday
10.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs- First Session
13.00 hrs to 14.00 hrs- Break
14.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs- Second Session

Tuesday
10.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs- First Session

The above time table can be adjusted if necessary.