• Demonstrate an understanding of relevant legal principles.
• Identify alternative methods to minimise risk. • Contribute to management decision making.
7. Performance Management This module will provide you with an understanding of the nature and role of strategic planning within an organisation and of the impact of wider global and non-financial issues on this process. You will be able to critically examine a wide range of strategic performance measurement techniques and models including non-financial performance indicators. After completing this module you will be able to: • Critically analyse and apply a range of strategic planning models
• Respond to the differing control needs within a product or service life cycle and within divisions of an organisation
• Calculate and interpret a range of strategic performance measures such as Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and Return on Investment (ROI).
• Use financial models to predict potential business failure.
• Appreciate the impact of strategic performance measurement on the human resource within an organisation
8. Research Methods This module will provide you with a conceptual framework from which research philosophies, strategies and methods associated with business management can be critically reviewed. You will develop research competencies, in particular those relating to data collection and analysis, that will enable you to design, undertake and evaluate independent research in an organisational setting. After completing this module you will be able to: • Critically appraise research undertaken by others.
• Propose and justify a report for a research project in business management that will stand up to critical scrutiny.
• Critically appraise the contribution primary and secondary data sources can make to research studies, particularly with respect to sampling, statistical analysis and data presentation techniques.
• Synthesize research findings to improve the quality of decisions in management.
9. Dissertation You will be required to undertake a 20,000-word dissertation.
Assessment You will complete one formal examination (in exam conditions), one timed online assessment, which you will complete within 24 hours (similar to an open-book examination) and six assignments of not less than 4,000 words each. You will also complete a 20,000-word dissertation.
Duration of Programme Variable but a maximum of four years. The maximum study period for each module is up to 9 months.
Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree from an approved university, plus at least two years’ professional full-time work experience. • Applications from mature candidates without an undergraduate degree are welcomed provided they can demonstrate a minimum of five years professional management experience supported by references covering the five year period.
• English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5, for overseas candidates who have not previously studied in English Please note that a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree alone (without an undergraduate degree or 5 years managerial work experience) will not be sufficient to allow entry to this programme.
What’s Included All online study materials and student handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a tutor for academic support who you can contact as often as you like by telephone and email. You will also have access to a student support co-ordinator for administrative support. You will also complete an online induction and have access to an online Virtual Campus.
Workload We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme
Exemptions For this qualification we may allow you to count credit for relevant study you have already done elsewhere. For example, holders for the BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies will be eligible for advanced standing. For other equivalent qualifications exemptions are considered on an individual basis when you submit an application form. Please note that we cannot consider work experience alone for exemptions.
Enrolment Dates October, January, April and July
How to Apply In addition to a completed application form: • A personal statement • Original or certified copies of your degree certificate and transcripts.
• One suitable reference (Please note we can only accept professional work references)
• Copy of your CV detailing your work history (covering the last five years)
For applicants whose first language is not English, you will need to provide proof of English language ability (IELTS or TOEFL).
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