DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Diploma in Business Administration course is designed to achieve a management qualification, and is the foundation stone of the MBA. It enables those experienced in particular functional areas to develop a broader management approach, and those new to such roles, to develop skills in this area. It considers management issues from a line manager's perspective.

Program Description
This is a 12-months program designed to develop confidence and fluency in the language beyond intermediate level, to develop effective business communication skills, to build appropriate vocabulary in business and management, to develop a practical, professional understanding of management & business administration.

It is recognised that students will have different levels of experience, strengths and needs. In order to build on existing knowledge and experience, a variety of strategies (including discussion, workshops and work-based projects) will be used. A theoretical framework will be developed for the evaluation of personal and organisational managerial effectiveness which allows students to develop in areas which they have identified as necessary.

Assessment
Student assessment will be based on combination of continuous assessment and end of semester examinations. Continuous assessment will involve a combination of practical assessment methods and case studies.

Who Can Apply?
UK, EU and overseas students

Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a primary degree or certificate level qualification or professional equivalent

Duration & Mode
The duration for the course is 12-months and full-time

Course Modules
The following are the modules covered:

Semester I
Organisational Behaviour
Human Resource Management
Knowledge Management
Developing & implementing strategy

Semester II
Financial Management
HR planning
Customer-services management
Operations Management and marketing
Strategic planning & change