Professional Development Award (PDA) Office Management and Information Technology

Professional Development Award (PDA) Office Management and Information Technology
Part Time and Distance Learning
Aim:
This new Professional Development Award -Office Management and IT is designed to allow students who have gained here HNC Administration and IT qualification to progress to HND study level. The course would also be suitable for high level Administrators/Office Managers operating at a supervisory level. The course will enhance IT skills to a high level as well as covering Office Management, Project Management and development of individuals.

Length of Study:
The course consists of 7 HN units each of which should last 18 weeks with tutor support.

Entry Requirements:
HNC Administration and Information Technology or suitable experience at supervisory/managerial level.

Contents:
Office Management (including Planning, Budgeting, Controlling, Managing Change, Evaluating Systems and Services, the Recruitment Process, Training and Staff Appraisal), Project Management, IT in Business - Advanced Word Processing, IT in Business - Advanced Databases, IT in Business - Advanced Spreadsheets, Developing the Individual within a Team

Study Method:
Home based self-study with a tutor to contact for help and advice

Assessment:
Assessments on this course are continuous throughout the year assessment methods include open and closed book assessments and/or oral presentation. In addition there is a closed book examination (graded unit) towards the end of the course which assesses elements of all core units. This must be undertaken under supervised conditions. Some unit assessments must be taken under supervised conditions either in college or elsewhere with appropriate invigilation.

Cost:
£735 +£102.25 SQA Group Award Fee