​LEVEL 8: PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH

Level 8 Diploma in Business Research Skills (DBRS) 
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Overview

The Business Research Skills Level 8 Programme provides prospective PhD students, junior postdocs and academics who have recently begun their research careers with a broad range of essential skills. The courses cover a wide variety of subjects. The Diploma in Business Research Skills is designed for academics of business background to develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct research in a Business setting.

This programme is of real interest to senior managers who desire to a high level of education in the theoretical and practical aspects of operating a business. It will develop creative and innovative skills for resolving and analysing organisational and managerial problems where learners will be able to implement research projects.

Structure:

Course is designed with the combination of research techniques and specialised modules in management context. Learners have to complete all units to complete the Diploma in strategic business research and leadership  with 140 EQF Credits.

Unit EXL8171: Strategic Management and Leadership for Senior Management
Unit EXL8970: Strategic Human Resource Planning and Development
Unit EXL8372: Organisational Behavior and Change Management
Unit EXL8388: Philosophy of Management Research
Unit EXL8529: Qualitative Research for Senior Management 1
Unit EXL8533: Qualitative Research for Senior Management 2
Unit EXL8588: Quantitative Research for Senior Management
Unit EXL8999: Extended PhD Research Proposal 

Duration:

Full time:
Accelerated: 12 Months 
Regular: 16 Months 

Part time:
24 Months 

Assessment:

Modules are typically assessed by individual assessment. Assessment involves investigative assignments, presentations and action research activities. The main objective of the assessment of the programme will be to meet the assessment criteria detailed within each unit.

Entry Requirements:

Learners must fulfil the following criteria to gain admission to EUAAB programme:

1. Must hold a Masters degree from a EU recognised body or any recognised foreign university AND
2. Hold a degree from a EU recognised body, or any recognised foreign university OR
3. Hold a recognised Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Business Management or an equivalent qualification.

Additionally, holders of diploma/degree are expected to have a minimum of five years work experience of a professional, supervisory or management nature.

Applicants applying from outside of the EU must demonstrate the evidence of the equivalence of the qualification to a EU degree; ‘Equivalence’ to be calculated through National Recognition Information Center.

Progression Route:

1. European University Institute, Italy.
2. ESMT European School of Management and Technology, Germany. 

*Progression to advanced level is subject to approval of student’s research proposal. 

Note: EUAAB currently do not have a legal binding with these institutes for progression. 

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Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Business Research (DSLBR)

Overview

The business strategy of an organisation is designed to achieve a desired end result. One of the reasons why directors or senior managers become unable to achieve their desired organisational results is the lack of research while formulating strategy. Other reasons can be the change in the world environment, economic recession and globalisation.

The Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Business Research is designed for strategists to develop the skills and knowledge in the development and implementation of strategic business programmes relevant to the world of management through addressing real problems.

This programme is of real interest to senior managers who desire to a high level of education in the theoretical and practical aspects of operating a business. It will develop creative and innovative skills for resolving and analysing organisational and managerial problems where learners will be able to implement research projects.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the qualification, learners will be able to:

1. Understand the influence of the environment to an organisation operating globally.
2. Analyse effective methods, procedures and systems for defining, planning and scheduling, controlling and organising project activities.
3. Develop research skills for senior levels of management.
4. Devise an action plan based on a broad question and conduct operational research in an organisation.
5. Predict organisational and leadership phenomena by selecting and applying the correct organisational and leadership theories in order to increase organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Assess organisational performance through strategic analysis to strategic formulations and to prepare the participant of this course to take on the responsibility and leadership roles in areas of strategic planning, decision making and organisational change.
7. Through advanced research in strategic management, marketing, organisational analysis and financial analysis, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts involved in business management related problems and how to make appropriate decisions based on sound reasoning and analysis to create an organisational solution.

Structure

Course is designed with the combination of research techniques and specialised modules in management context. Learners have to complete all units to complete the Diploma in strategic business research and leadership with 180 credits:

Unit EXL8171: Strategic Management and Leadership for Senior Management
Unit EXL8654: Strategic Financial Analysis and Planning
Unit EXL8970: Strategic Human Resource Planning and Development
Unit EXL8983: Strategic Marketing Planning and Control
Unit EXL8201: Project Management for Business and Technology
Unit EXL8372: Organisational Behavior and Change Management
Unit EXL8471: Quantitative Research for Senior Management
Unit EXL8529: Qualitative Research for Senior Management
Unit EXL8973: Statistical Methods for Senior Managers
Unit EXL8833: Case Study Research Methods
Unit EXL8620: Survey Research Methods
Unit EXL8940: Research Design and Business Report Writing

Assessment
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Modules are typically assessed by individual assessment. Assessment involves investigative assignments, presentations and action research activities. The main objective of the assessment of the Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Business Research will be to meet the assessment criteria detailed within each unit.

Entry Requirements

Learners must fulfil the following criteria to gain admission to EUAAB programme:

1. Must hold a Masters degree from a EU recognised body or any recognised foreign university AND
2. Hold a degree from a EU recognised body, or any recognised foreign university OR
3. Hold a recognised Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Business Management or an equivalent qualification.

Additionally, holders of diploma/degree are expected to have a minimum of five years work experience of a professional, supervisory or management nature.

Applicants applying from outside of the EU must demonstrate the evidence of the equivalence of the qualification to a EU degree; ‘Equivalence’ to be calculated through National Recognition Information Center.

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Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management (DSHRM)

Overview

The objective of this course is to explore the evolution and development of management theory with particular emphasis on the design of behavioral systems in organizations. It is a core premise of the course that the design of systems to manage people in organizations is based on a set of assumptions about humans that are part of the managerial theory that guides the formation and operation of complex organizations. Management theory and the models of human beings that are incorporated in them need not be formally articulated statements. They are often implicit as values, assumptions and beliefs that form the basis for organization and action. This course will examine a range of formal and informal management theories and the various models of human beings that are explicit and implicit in them. Such models, as noted, form the basis for the design of systems to manage organizational personnel. We will begin with the classical industrial engineering model as a concept for shaping and influencing human behavior and we will trace and explore the evolution of management thought to the current emphasis on people as "human resources" in organizations. The basic writings, research and theories relevant to these and other models will be explored in depth.

Structure

Course is designed with the combination of research techniques and specialised modules in SHRM context. Learners have to complete all units to complete the Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management with 180 credits:

Unit EXL8814: Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
Unit EXL8970: Strategic Human Resource Planning and Development
Unit EXL8654: Strategic Financial Analysis and Planning
Unit EXL8983: Strategic Marketing Planning and Control
Unit EXL8201: Project Management for Business and Technology
Unit EXL8372: Organisational Behavior and Change Management
Unit EXL8471: Quantitative Research for Senior Management
Unit EXL8529: Qualitative Research for Senior Management
Unit EXL8973: Statistical Methods for Senior Managers
Unit EXL8833: Case Study Research Methods
Unit EXL8620: Survey Research Methods
Unit EXL8940: Research Design and Business Report Writing

Assessment

Modules are typically assessed by individual assessment. Assessment involves investigative assignments, presentations and action research activities. The main objective of the assessment of the Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management will be to meet the assessment criteria detailed within each unit.

Entry Requirements

Learners must fulfil the following criteria to gain admission to EUAAB programme:

1. Must hold a Masters degree from a EU recognised body or any recognised foreign university AND
2. Hold a degree from a EU recognised body, or any recognised foreign university OR
3. Hold a recognised Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Business Management or an equivalent qualification.

Additionally, holders of diploma/degree are expected to have a minimum of five years work experience of a professional, supervisory or management nature.

Applicants applying from outside of the EU must demonstrate the evidence of the equivalence of the qualification to a EU degree; ‘Equivalence’ to be calculated through National Recognition Information Center.

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Level 8 Diploma in Corporate Financial Analysis (DCFA)

Overview

This course is designed to meet the needs of top managers who wish to understand and be able to influence decisions regarding the management of human resources within organisations. The course considers the different aspects of human resource management at a strategic level in the organisation and how this differs from the more operationally-focused personnel management. You will work collaboratively with others on Corporate Financial issues and problems and find, review and evaluate information relevant to key aspects of CFA in your own professional context.

This programme is of real interest to senior managers who desire to a high level of education in the theoretical and practical aspects of operating a business. It will develop creative and innovative skills for resolving and analysing organisational and managerial problems where learners will be able to implement research projects.

Structure

Course is designed with the combination of research techniques and specialised modules in management context. Learners have to complete all units to complete the Diploma in Corporate Financial Analysis with 180 credits:

Unit EXL8654: Strategic Financial Analysis and Planning
Unit EXL8960: Financial Econometrics and Corporate Governance
Unit EXL8985: Advanced Investment Management
Unit EXL8201: Project Management for Business and Technology
Unit EXL8378: Advanced Corporate Finance and Risk Management
Unit EXL8471: Quantitative Research for Finance
Unit EXL8529: Qualitative Research for Finance
Unit EXL8973: Statistical Methods for Finance
Unit EXL8833: Case Study Research Methods
Unit EXL8620: Survey Research Methods
Unit EXL8940: Research Design and Financial Report Writing

Assessment

Modules are typically assessed by individual assessment. Assessment involves investigative assignments, presentations and action research activities. The main objective of the assessment of the Diploma in Corporate Financial Analysis will be to meet the assessment criteria detailed within each unit.

Entry Requirements

Learners must fulfil the following criteria to gain admission to EUAAB programme:

Must hold a Masters degree from a EU recognised body or any recognised foreign university AND

Hold a degree from a EU recognised body, or any recognised foreign university OR

Hold a recognised Postgraduate Diploma qualification in Business Management or an equivalent qualification.

Additionally, holders of diploma/degree are expected to have a minimum of five years work experience of a professional, supervisory or management nature.

Applicants applying from outside of the EU must demonstrate the evidence of the equivalence of the qualification to a EU degree; ‘Equivalence’ to be calculated through National Recognition Information Center..