Entry Requirements
- Recognised Degree; or,
- Diploma with work experience;
- Above 22 years of age.
Duration : 12 months (Part time)
Awarding body : EDEXCEL
Intakes : February/ May/ August/ November
Lectures : Sundays 9.00-1.00 pm
Progression : Entry to Degree Final Year or Masters (in Sri Lanka or UK)
Academic Year : 2012
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What we offer at the BMS ...
- Recommended text books and course materials will be provided for all modules
- Regular lectures on each modular subjects
- Special writing skills workshop to support assignment writing
- Approved tutors to supervise student performance
- Wi-Fi Facility
- State of the art facilities
- Digital Library
- Limited Number of students
- Flexible payment plans & scholarships
Graduate Diploma in Management
The Graduate Diploma in Management programme is recognised by Northumbria University, UK with entry to Masters Degree and the quality is monitored by Institute of Human Resource Advancement and University of Colombo.
Graduate Diploma in Management programme provides an analytical and rigorous management education which will enable candidates to acquire key knowledge and skills which are required for effective first and middle-level management.
Programme Aims & Objectives
The aim of the programme is to introduce candidates to the functions, operations and some of the strategic issues which managers face in their daily work. The programme leads students from the arena of practical management skills, through a series of analytical tasks and exercises, which are designed to relate theoretical background to practical reality. By the end of the programme students will be aware of and understand the key concepts which underpin management and organisation, and know how to make and act upon more effective, analytical and reasoned decisions.
Programme Structure
Module |
Study Hours |
Credits |
Assessment |
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Management Fundamentals |
200 |
20 |
Exam |
Managing People and Organisations |
200 |
20 |
Assignment |
Managing Finance |
200 |
20 |
Exam |
Strategic Marketing Management |
200 |
20 |
Assignment |
Business Research Methods |
100 |
10 |
Project Proposal |
Professional Project |
300 |
10 |
Project |
Contents
The importance of Management Theory; Managing in a Global Environment; Managerial Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); "Module 1 : Management Fundamentals"Strategic and Operational Planning; Fundamentals of Organising; Leadership in Organisations; and the Importance of Control.
Structure, People, and Organisations; Technology; Organisational Culture; Power and Control; Motivation; "2: Managing People and Organisations" Groups and Team Work; and Human Resource Management (HRM).
Corporate Financial Structure and Regulatory Framework; the Environment of Accounting; Accounting Framework; Dey Financial Statements;"Module 3: Managing Finance" Working Capital and Cash Flow Statements, Management Accounting Information and Interpretation; and Investment Appraisal.
Introduction to Strategic Marketing Management; Market Oriented Strategic Planning; Marketing Research and Scanning the Marketing Environment; "Module 4: Strategic Marketing Management"Consumer Buying Behaviour and Organisational Buying Behavior; Target Marketing: Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning; Service Marketing; and Integrated Marketing Communication.
Research Process and Selecting a Suitable Topic Related to Business or Management; Literature Review; the Role of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods; "Module 5: Business Research Methods" Developing a Research Question and Ethical Considerations in Research; and Structuring a Research Proposal.
The Professional Project is the culmination of a candidate's learning process in the modules. It will allow student "Module 6: Professional Project"complete a Project Report investigating a selected topic. The study undertaken should be built on knowledge, skills and understanding acquired in the other modules.