Certificate in Management Studies (CMS)

If a student passes the top TWO core units and any FOUR specialist units mentioned above successfully, they can exit the programme with a Advanced Diploma Certificate in Management Studies (CMS) from Edexcel.

Entry Requirements

The entry profile will include at least one of the following:

• A degree, or BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma in a related subject (e.g.
  Business, Management)

• A BTEC Level 5/6 Short Course in a related subject (e.g. Business or Management)

• Appropriate work experience: More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Assessment

Assessment is undertaken in a variety of ways that include assignments, practical projects, presentations, critiques and in some cases examinations depending on the type of module. All assessment is designed to both assess performance and as a learning vehicle. Industrially relevant topics are used in assessments wherever possible.

Career Opportunities

As a recognized vocational qualification, the APDMS will open doors into a range of business and Management -related positions in City firms, multinational companies, specialist consultancies and small and medium-sized enterprises across a broad range of industry sectors.

Opportunities for Further Studies

APDMS is a well recognized course in UK universities, it is considered on par with Post Graduate Diploma. Graduates from this course are ideally suited to continue with their studies for Masters level and depending on their level of achievement may enter either in the final year of MBA course or in the year-1.