LEVEL 5: GRADUATE DIPLOMA
Level 5 Diploma in Business (DipBus)
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Overview
In the Level 5 Diploma in Business you will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects in order to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to play a significant role in business organisations. The core units within these qualifications are focused on developing effective business support relationships with clients, enabling the client to analyse the business and implement change, developing business support networks, reflective practice and development in business support and monitoring the business support service. Units: You must study the following eight core units comprising 120 Credit: Business Economics - examines how an organisation can achieve its objectives most efficiently through the application of micro-economic theory and the tools of analysis of decision science, such as statistics and quantitative methods. It demonstrates how economic analysis can be used in formulating business policies. Advanced Business Mathematics - provides an understanding of how a number of statistical and mathematical techniques are applied in economic and business decision-making. Marketing in Business - highlights the need for managers to view the role of marketing as critical to their organisation. The crucial role of marketing in contributing to the success of organisations is emphasised. Human Resources in Business - explores the dynamic role of human resource management policies and practices in contemporary organisations and their contribution to the goals of those organisations. It defines and critically examines the major philosophies, policies, procedures and practices related to the management of human resources. Understanding Consumer Behaviour - provides an understanding of customers' needs and the complexity of the decision making process customers undertake in both consumer and industrial markets Principles of Business Operations - explores the operations management function and its basis in creating and sustaining effective and efficient operations which deliver the products or services in a manner which achieves the objectives of the organisation. You will analyse this with respect to cost, quality, flexibility, dependability and speed. Financial Management - builds on your knowledge of fundamental financial concepts in financial and management accounting by considering the applications of these topics in a business environment and by examining a set of more advanced issues. Information Systems and Organisations - introduces you to the subject of information systems and technology in organisations, taking a broad management perspective. You will gain an understanding of the current and future role of information systems in modern organisations, including an appreciation of the social, cultural and political aspects that are important to the successful adoption of technology. |
Programme Length
The programme will typically be delivered as a 1‐ year full‐time study or a total of 42 weeks (including assignment submission weeks). An academic year is divided into six learning blocks with 7 weeks duration each. There will be three (3) contact days per week or a total of twenty one (21) contact hours per week; and thirteen (13) hours of self‐directed learning per week. A modular system approach is adopted to provide adequate coverage of the curriculum and to maintain learners’ interests. This approach is in contrast to the traditional technique where different papers are stretched throughout the semester which results in a tremendous amount of homework that learners have to accomplish on any given day. On the other hand, the modular approach gives learners the flexibility of concentrating on one module, thereby they are able to absorb the information more easily thus enhances their mastery of the subject matter instead of trying to rush through all the assignments/ projects. In addition, the modular system approach gives learners more time to engage in activity-based learning opportunities which eventually result in the mastery of the skills and improved learning experiences. Assessment All units will be internally assessed by the delivering college. Student will need to show that they meet each of the assessment criteria detailed within each unit, to the required standard for the level of the unit. For our international centres, students may need to go through examination administered by our examination partner 'British Council'. Admission Criteria Appropriate entry requirements to the level of study are in place to ensure that applicants who have the likelihood of completing the programme are accepted. Age : Prospective students must be aged 16 years old or above. Education : Applicants must provide evidence of completion of a business-related course at level 4 OR a documented equivalent two-year fulltime work experience in a managerial or supervisory position. To ensure that work experience requirements are met, the applicant must demonstrate broad awareness of the scope of business management and must present the following documents with the application form: (a) Current Curriculum Vitae; (b) Copies of two Professional References on organisational letterhead and including the workplace contact details, to confirm the experience and ability of the candidate. The references need to be signed and dated; the referee should indicate her/his role and contact details. The signature date on the Professional References should be no more than 3 years old. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English and/or have gained their qualifications from countries where English is not the official medium of instruction, must provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English in the form of IELTS overall band score of at least 6.0 (Academic) no individual band score less than 5.5; or TOEFL (pBT) 500 (essay 4 TWE); or TOEFL iBT) 60 (writing 20); or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). |
Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare Management (DipHCM)
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Overview
This qualification aim to guide and assess development of knowledge, understanding and skills in management and advanced practice within health and social care. The qualification is suitable for Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers working in day or domiciliary services who are looking to progress their career. It is also appropriate for Managers who have not yet achieved a vocational qualification at this level. Programme Length The programme will typically be delivered as a 1‐ year full‐time study or a total of 42 weeks (including assignment submission weeks). Admission Criteria Appropriate entry requirements to the level of study are in place to ensure that applicants who have the likelihood of completing the programme are accepted. Age : Prospective students must be aged 16 years old or above. Education : Applicants must provide evidence of completion of a business-related course at level 4 OR a documented equivalent two-year fulltime work experience in a managerial or supervisory position. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English and/or have gained their qualifications from countries where English is not the official medium of instruction, must provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English. |
Structure
UNIT EXL 5667:Professional Practice in Health and Social Care UNIT EXL 5733:Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports UNIT EXL 5768:Appraise Staff Performance UNIT EXL 5829:Support Individuals to be Part of a Community UNIT EXL 5744:Manage Health and Social Care Practice to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals UNIT EXL 5858:Support the Development of Community Partnerships UNIT EXL 5837:Champion Equality, Diversity And Inclusion UNIT EXL 5614:Support the Development of Community Partnerships UNIT EXL 5424:Manage Finance Within Own Area of Responsibility in Health and Social Care UNIT EXL 5478:Lead and Manage a Team Within a Health and Social Care UNIT EXL 5917:Develop Procedures and Practice to Respond to Concerns and Complaints UNIT EXL 5998:Recruitment and Selection Within Health and Social Care Assessment All units will be internally assessed by the delivering college. Student will need to show that they meet each of the assessment criteria detailed within each unit, to the required standard for the level of the unit. For our international centres, students may need to go through examination administered by our examination partner 'British Council'. |
Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality Management (DipHM)
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Overview
To develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners in the field of hospitality management and provide opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification to enter employment in travel and tourism, or to progress to higher education qualifications such as a degree in a related area like business management or leisure and tourism management. Programme Length The programme will typically be delivered as a 1‐ year full‐time study or a total of 42 weeks (including assignment submission weeks). Admission Criteria Appropriate entry requirements to the level of study are in place to ensure that applicants who have the likelihood of completing the programme are accepted. Age : Prospective students must be aged 16 years old or above. Education : Applicants must provide evidence of completion of a hospitality-related course at level 4 OR a documented equivalent two-year fulltime work experience in a managerial or supervisory position. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English and/or have gained their qualifications from countries where English is not the official medium of instruction, must provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English. |
Structure
UNIT EXLHM 5518: Facilities Operation and Management UNIT EXLHM 5382: Finance in the Hospitality Industry UNIT EXLHM 5619: Food and Beverage Operations Management UNIT EXLHM 5418: Food Safety Management UNIT EXLHM 5775: Hospitality Operation Management UNIT EXLHM 5409: Human Resource Management for Service Industries UNIT EXLHM 5358: Marketing in Hospitality UNIT EXLHM 5451: Planning and Managing Food UNIT EXLHM 5646: Quality Management in Business UNIT EXLHM 5789: Research Project UNIT EXLHM 5417: Rooms Division Operations Management UNIT EXLHM 5646: The Contemporary Hospitality Industry Assessment All units will be internally assessed by the delivering college. Student will need to show that they meet each of the assessment criteria detailed within each unit, to the required standard for the level of the unit. For our international centres, students may need to go through examination administered by our examination partner 'British Council'. |
