Business and Administrative Management Level 6 Postgraduate MBA entry

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
POSTGRADUATE MBA ENTRY
LEVELS: 6 | CREDITS: 120 | £1500

Course Overview

The Graduate Level 6 120 credit Diploma in Business and Administrative Management is made up of 10 modules and 6 written assignments and each module consist of approximately 40 guided learning hours. While completing the online Business Diploma, students will have access to various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their graduate business course.

This course will be most suited to individuals who are at least 25 years old and have 5 years of managerial work experience and do not have a degree but wish to study for an MBA or Postgraduate business program. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to enroll in our Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management or a range of other postgraduate courses

Eligibility

The Level 6 program is for non-university graduate students (age 25 or older) or those who have atleast five years of managerial work experience and want to apply for an MBA.

Course Fees

The fee for enrolling onto the level 6 course is £1500.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

Credit or Debit Card
Bank Transfer
Interest Free Monthly installments
Paypal
Western Union

The Course Fee includes

All Course Material, including online modules and written assignments.
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Skype sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online Social Learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback
Free CV Writing help on completion of the course

Level: 6 Module Listing

IT in business

There is clear evidence that information technology provides a competitive advantage, whatever the business sphere an organization operates, this module will assess the pros and cons of using information technology within the business.

Effective communications

Information is the most valuable asset in the contemporary organization, and communication is the method by which information is shared. It is based on information that business decisions are made. So without effective communications, an organization simply cannot perform optimally.

High-performance teams

This module is designed for both new and experienced managers. Using a mix of information, personal and team activities, it aims to help learners develop new team-building skills or refine and expand the team-building skills they already possess.

Leadership skills

Good leadership is essential for success in any organization, whether in the private or public sector. Today, rapid change, in the form of a constantly changing competitive environment, innovations in technology and changing economic conditions, have led to the realization that leadership is a skill to be developed.

Manager’s toolkit

There are thousands of management tools and models that can be used for analysis, problem-solving and strategy development. The trick for the practicing manager is to master a few which are versatile and which can be used in most of the situations you are likely to encounter.

Managing and using finance

This module covers key areas of accounting, as seen from a business perspective. It explains how accountancy can inform and guide management decisions.

Managing and using marketing

The focus of marketing is on the customer and customer satisfaction – meeting the needs of customers through the products/services we sell and offering the customer what they perceive as value. Today customers have higher and higher expectations for quality, service, and value.

Managing organizations

There is a great deal of focus on creating the right type of organization today because it is recognized that the structure, culture, and management of the organization has a huge influence on organizational performance.

Personal effectiveness

So what is personal effectiveness? Personal effectiveness covers those skills and abilities that we need to have, regardless of our job, status or professional background. Personal effectiveness is about using the key skills we have identified to achieve greater productivity and successful results – whether that be on a business or personal basis.

Quality and excellence

The words quality and excellence are used in a wide variety of contexts in organizations. We refer to a quality product, a quality company, excellent business procedures or an excellent service. So what exactly do we mean by these terms? Does quality mean conformance to specifications? Does it mean a product or service without flaws? Does it mean excellence?

Level: 5 Module Listing

Innovative technologies in computing

This module looks at innovative trends and disruptive advances taking place and examines the new generation of skills and knowledge that will be required to work successfully in the sector.

Computing research methods

This module will explore the knowledge and skills required to research in this field and the qualitative and quantitative approaches required including the use of literature and design of research proposals.

Software development methodologies

This module looks at the role of systems engineering in the development of software and various models of data, software, and processes using modeling approaches.

Computing project planning

Creating and managing projects has changed over the years with the development of sophisticated IT software, this module focuses on how being a project manager in the ’80s differs from being a project manager in today’s world.

Strategic management information systems

This module is concerned with developing an understanding of the strategic role of MIS within the organization and how it impacts on the broader objectives and strategy of the business.

Ethical, legal and professional issues in IT

This module explores current issues in the IT sector and how these may impact on areas of security, confidentiality, privacy, and the law.

Network design and management

This module explores the principles of networks and network design and implementation and support of network systems.

Web-based development

This module will explore the design, deployment, and management of virtualization and explore its commercial and potential impact.

Cybersecurity

This module will enable an understanding of the importance of digital security to business, to understand industry standards of digital security and be able to recommend improvements in security.

Advanced databases

This module focuses on understanding database design and development includes advanced languages to analyze and query database data. Students will research database management and critically test and evaluate databases.

Level 6 Sample Certificate

Level 5 Sample Certificate

Written Assignments

The ATHE level 6 Business and administrative Management Course has 10 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

Students must complete 6 of the 8 below units:

Mandatory (students must complete all 4):

Strategic management
The dynamics of leadership
Management information systems for business
Advanced finance for decision-makers

Optional (students may choose 2 to complete):

Marketing management in business
Customer focus for strategic advantage
Leadership skills
Managing risk in business

More information about the Level 6 units can be found here www.athe.co.uk

Assessment

Assessment at Mortha Halls of Ivy is a very straightforward process:

After you have completed an online module, you will have an online assessment to complete. This assessment contains 30 multiple-choice questions. You will have one hour to complete these questions which are answered in sets of five so you will have plenty of time to review and edit your answers. After an hour the test will automatically time out.
After you have completed the test, your results will be displayed immediately. If you have passed, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. If you didn’t pass, you will receive a notification of a “refer’’ where you will be told how to retake a module assessment. You can complete these modules at your own pace, as there is no deadline to complete the course.
When the online modules have been completed, you will then be able to take the final written assignments, provided by Mortha Halls of Ivy, that test your knowledge and understanding of the modules. After the successful completion of these eight assignments, you will receive your Diploma (from the Awarding Organization).
You will then be eligible to apply for progression onto a Top-up course through a recognized UK university on-campus or by distance learning

University Top-Up

On completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full MBA program from a range of UK universities. Alternatively, students can opt to study our Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and then go on to complete an MBA top up at a range of UK universities.

Career Path

During study for their online diploma in business management, students will gain skills in leadership, finance, and marketing. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue positions in the business, finance, or as an independent consultant.