Who is this suitable for?

This qualification is for individuals who want to learn how to improve their skills and understanding of business administration best practice. It also provides a basis from which more advanced skills and knowledge can be developed.

You will learn how to:

• Understand and use key business administration skills
• Work with data and information more effectively
• Apply techniques for better communication
• Work better with other individuals and teams
• Identify problems and act effectively to make decisions

Benefits to you:

• Contribute to the efficient management of your organisation
• Gain recognition for your existing skills
• Learn the information you need to support you on the pathway to a successful career

Study

The Introductory Award is open to everyone, irrespective of previous experience or qualifications. It requires 60 hours of study over as short or long a time as you wish, from 6 to 12 months. The award is made up of three units:

• Skills for Administrators
• Individuals Within Organisations
• Organisational Skills

For more information about the content of the qualification, please download the Introductory Award leaflet.

Who is this suitable for?

This qualification is for individuals who want to prepare for a career in management in business administration. It gives individuals the knowledge and understanding to become a professional in business administration.

You will learn how to:

• Analyse organisations and organisational culture
• Apply different management and leadership techniques
• Manage information and communications
• Propose ways to improve the efficiency of your organisation
• Drive change of systems and processes

Benefits to you:

• Maximise your personal development and equip you for promotion
• Progress to roles supervising and training others
• Understand how to get the most out of teams

Study

The Certificate is open to everyone, irrespective of qualifications, although some previous experience in business administration is usual. The Certificate requires 120 hours of study over as short or long a time as you wish, from 6 to 12 months. The Certificate is made up of three units:

• Inside Organisations
• Working with People
• Administrative Practice

For more information about the content of the qualification, please download the Certificate leaflet.

 

Who is this suitable for?

This qualification is for individuals who wish to develop their understanding and improve their management skills. It enables individuals to take a systematic approach to organisational and information management.

You will learn how to:

• Use the principles of Human Resource Management
• Apply new management tools and skills
• Use analytical tools to improve management decision making
• Organise and communicate with multiple teams
• Identify and implement change to systems and processes

Benefits to you:

• Manage individuals, teams and projects effectively
• Take a leading role in identifying and implementing change for the better in your organisation
• Gain the theoretical and practical understanding required by senior managers

Study

The Diploma is open to anyone who has at least 2 years previous experience or relevant Certificate level qualifications from the iam or other bodies. The Diploma can normally be completed in 1 to 2 years, depending on the time individuals have available. The award is made up of 5 units:

• People in Organisations
• Administative Systems and Processes
• Professional Administration
• Information for Decision Making
• Case Study or Project Report

For more information about the content of the qualification, please download the Diploma leaflet.

Who is this suitable for?

This qualification is for individuals who want to use best practice tools and techniques to manage organisations. It enables individuals to work at a senior level, making and implementing strategic decisions.

You will learn how to:

• Use business models to design and implement effective systems
• Understand and apply strategic decision making skills
• Apply best practice in Human Resource Management
• Use financial and project management tools
• Manage finances and other resources

Benefits to you:

• Operate comfortably and effectively at senior levels
• Use your knowledge and experience creatively to deliver organisational improvements
• Prove your ability to operate as a senior manager

Study

The Advanced Diploma is open to anyone who has relevant Diploma level qualifications from the iam or other bodies. The Diploma can normally be completed in 1 to 2 years, depending on the time individuals have available. The Advanced Diploma is made up of five units:

• Administrative Systems in the Organisation
• Strategic Issues in Administration
• Administrative Management of Resources
• Human Resource Management and Practice
• Case Study 2 or Project Report 2

For more information about the content of the qualification, please download the Advanced Diploma leaflet.

We are pleased to announce that the University of Wales Validation Board has recommended that the University approves provisional validation of the revised programme. We anticipate that formal approval will be received by the end of August enabling registrations to commence in October 2008.

Further Details:

Please download further details on the launch of this new degree course