How will I be taught?

Students must achieve an 80% minimum attendance requirement and commit to self-directed study when preparing for class/group work and assignments. You will also be required to attend pre-arranged individual tutorials. The 35 weeks are not consecutive and college holidays are taken as indicated on the college website.

What modules are covered?

• Principles of Operational Leadership & Management in an Organisational Context
• Principles of Developing, Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams to Achieve Success
• Managing Stakeholder Relationships
• Managing Projects to Achieve Results
• Managing Change
• Creating and Delivering Operational Plans
• Managing Finance
• Using Reflective Practice to Inform Personal and Professional Development

What Next?

Once the Diploma is completed, further studies could be continued by progressing on to the CMI Level 6 qualification in Professional Management and Leadership Practice elsewhere.

What is the entry process?

An interview with a member of the Professional Studies teaching team is required, prior to, or at enrolment and this will be completed at one of the open evening events run by the college.

How will I be assessed?

Continuous assessment is used throughout the course by a variety of written assignments, skills activities and workplace evidence. There is a well stocked library within the College and individual lecturers will advise on recommended texts.

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

This course is aimed at students who have completed a level 3 course: a Foundation Level Certificate, A Levels, National Diploma or equivalent. It is also suitable for those with a degree in a non-related subject area who would like to develop into a management role.