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Diploma in Administrative Management

 

This qualification is recognised as a Level 4 programme within the UK National Qualification Framework. Suggested Learning Hours for this Award are 200 hours per unit. Diploma is equivalent to the year 1 of BA(Hons).

 

Aim

The aim of the Level 4 Diploma in Administrative Management is to develop an appreciation of the people-management functions within the organisation. This qualification provides a general introduction to the relevance of the systems approach as well as asking candidates to consider administration in its wider organisational context. Candidates are introduced to some of the key concerns faced by administrative managers within a rapidly changing environment. It also develops candidate’s appreciation of the need to manage information.

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be able to prove that their secondary qualifications are of A-Level standard or that they possess a relevant Professional Qualification equivalent to NQF Level 3.
  • Candidates must have a minimum English certification comparable to an IELTS level of 5.5.

Assessment

 

1. Units 1-4 are individually assessed by a three hour unseen written paper comprising two sections A and B.

  • a. Section A will comprise eight compulsory short answer questions designed to test candidates’ knowledge and understanding of concepts and terminology.
  • b. Section B will comprise a choice of three questions from five designed to assess the candidate’s appreciation of how the systems approach informs elements of administrative practice. A question will be set from each of the four areas of the Learning Syllabus.

2. Unit 5 is assessed by either a Case Study or a Project Report

  • a. Case Study examination answering questions based on a realistic scenario which is provided for study in advance.
  • b. Project Report, a work based project which is submitted for independent marking to complete this qualification.

 

Duration & Fees

 

Duration Sessions Fees
12 months Jan, Jun, Sep Overseas-£3250 / Home-£2750

 

Progression

Holders of Diploma are eligible to entry into the Level 5 Advanced Diploma which is equivalent to the year 2 of BA(Hons).

Syllabus Overview

 

Unit 1: People in Organisations

Unit 2: Administrative Systems and Processes

Unit 3: Professional Administration

Unit 4: Information for Decision Making

  

Note: The students enrolled on this course will be restricted to work legally only 10 hours per week.