Higher Diploma in Business in Management (Non Business Graduates)

Course details

This two year part time programme is aimed at non-business graduates who are looking to advance their careers by achieving a qualification in business management. Business permeates through every industry sector and to progress in any organisation will demand graduates to have not only skills in their relevant fields but also the business skills to operate in an economic work place. This programme will cover the key principles of business management and is structured to maximise student learning through facilitating students to consider the implementation of such concepts and principles in a work environment.

Entry Requirement

• An honours degree (level 8) in a non-business or a non-cognate discipline or approved equivalent qualification.

or

• A level 7 qualification in a non-business or a non-cognate discipline and at least 1 year relevant professional experience/responsibility.

Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should apply to the Department of Flexible Learning Office for consideration.

Examinations

Learners are assessed by means of assignments across all modules. In completing these assignments learners will be expected to apply theoretical concepts to their own individual workplace. All employer information obtained by the learner to complete assignments will be treated confidentially.

Course Content

Year 1

• Human Resources Management and OB, Contemporary Marketing and Branding, Financial Decision Making

Year 2

• Economics for Business, Strategic Management, New Venture Creation