MBA (via Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies - DMS)

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma

Awarding body: EDEXCEL

EDEXCEL is the leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications. It is a QCA (Qualification and Curriculum Authority) and UK government recognised awarding body. Whitechapel College is an accredited centre for the EDEXCEL in respect of this course.

About the course:

The course is a UK Government’s National Qualifications Framework Level 7.  This course provides specialist work-related programmes of study that cover the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the management sector.

Who is it for ?

This course is for those who wish to develop their skills and/or wish to progress to the Higher Education in the UK universities such as MBA.

The qualification also for those who wish to change career or move into employment in management following a career break.

Career Opportunity

On successful completion of the Advanced professional Diploma the candidates pursue careers in many areas, such as Administrative Assistant/Administrator, Civil Service Officer, Local Government Administrator, Manager and/or Supervisor/team Leader.

Overseas students may apply for the Post Study Work (PSW) to work full time in the United Kingdom.

Duration: One year

Entrance requirements:

. Holders of professional Diploma or equivalent qualifications or

. Bachelor degree

. Minimum 2 years experience working in managerial role in an organisation

. Candidate must be of over 19 years of age at the time of registration

 Course Structure:

Students are required to complete three compulsory units and additionally another six units from the option group below: (total 9 units required to complete to obtain an award on this course)

Compulsory units:

Unit 1: Advanced professional development

Unit 2: Managing change in organisations

Unit 3: Managing research project and presentation

Option group (any six out of sixteen)

The College may choose the six units because of availability of lecturer)

Unit 4: Strategic planning and implementation

Unit 5: Managing financial principles and techniques

Unit 6: Human resource planning and development

Unit 7: Management in the wider environment

Unit 8: Leadership of your organisation

Unit 9: Culture climate values

Unit 10: Management research methods

Unit 11: Strategic review

Unit 12: Supply chain management

Unit 13: The creative manager

Unit 14: Managing finance for strategic managers

Unit 15: Managing virtual organisations

Unit 16: Managing HR policy

Unit 17: Strategic marketing management

Unit 18: Developing a communication strategy

Unit 19: Quality and system management

Examinations:

Examinations take place at Whitechapel College in June and December every year 

Commencement date:

March and September every year

Tuition and study

The course is taught full time and/or on a part time basis by formal lectures and directed study. Classes are provided for 15 hours a week comprising 2 days of lectures and a half-day tutorial, directed study and/or examination preparation.

Full time classes take place between 10.00am and 5.00pm and part-time classes take place on Monday and/or Tuesday between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. Part time weekend classes are available only on Saturday between 2.00pm and 5.00pm.  

Assessment

Portfolio of evidence

Exemptions

Learners may claim exemption from some of the requirements for credit achievement if they have previously achieved qualifications or other awards (or components of these awards) before undertaking the qualification.

Fees

Overseas students applying from their country of origin £3000.

Home students and overseas students who are already in the UK with student visa: £1800