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Executive Diploma in Business Administration and Management (Level 7)
Organisation of Qualifications & Awards (OQA)
Aims
The Executive Diploma in Business Administration and Management course concentrates on the development of management decision-making skills which can contribute effectively to the needs and expectations of different functions within a business organisation
The course offers an incentive to seek academic excellence and it reflects on the changing demands on business in domestic and international markets. Modern business organisations require skilled management personnel and the Executive Diploma in Business Administration and Management is designed to fulfil these requirements.
About the Course
Duration
9 - 12 months
Credits
180
General Learning Objectives of the Course
- On completion of the course learners will:
- Have appropriate conceptual skills to address strategic and corporate issues
- Be familiar with the practical techniques required to respond to the changing demands of business markets and environments
- Develop practical problem solving skills developed through the research, development and completion of business projects in different specialist areas
- Appreciate the complexities of internal and external factors that affect management and corporate decision-making
- Benefit from a stimulating and intellectually demanding programme that can enhance their professional career prospects
Entry Requirements
- A university degree in a related area of study
- A university degree in an unrelated area of study supported by a minimum of one year work experience in business
- An approved professional or vocational qualification recognised as a level 6 qualification
- Subject-by subject exemptions will be awarded subject to the submission of relevant and appropriate documentation of previously completed qualifications by the applicants
- Evidence of a minimum of 3 years relevant practical experience at managerial level which can demonstrate that a positive contribution can be made to the programme
- A 6.0 score or above of an approved English Language Test or recognised school or college English Language Placement Test
- All applicants must be 21 years of age
Exemptions
- Exemptions are on a subject-for-subject basis and may be awarded at the discretion of OQA provided applicants already possess a relevant qualification at an appropriate academic level.
Modules
The main aims of this unit is to provide a detailed and in-depth knowledge and understanding of how information technology can improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of business organisations with particular emphasis on the benefits and operations of e-commerce and e-business.
Main Topics of Study
- Digital Business and E-Commerce
- Marketplace Analysis For E-Commerce
- Managing Digital Business Infrastructure
- E-Environment
- Digital business strategy
- Supply Chain Management
- E-Procurement
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Relationship Manager (crm)
- Change Management
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Assessment Methods Which Enable Student to Demonstrate Achieving the Learning Outcomes for the Unit:
- Project (5000 words) on a topic selected by the candidates which addresses the learning outcomes of the unit
The main aims of this unit is to develop the knowledge and skills required by the learners in the interpretation and analysis of financial statement to improve the quality and accuracy of the decision making process.
Main Topics of Study
- The Financial World
- The Investment Decision and Project Appraisal
- Decision-Making Process For Investment Appraisal
- Risk and Return
- Portfolio Theory
- Capital Asset Pricing Model and Multi-Factor Model
- Sources of Finance
- Corporate Value
- Managing Risk
Assessment Methods Which Enable Student to Demonstrate Achieving the Learning Outcomes for the Unit:
- Project (5000 words) on a topic selected by the candidates which addresses the learning outcomes of the unit
The main aims of this unit is to familiarise learners with the strategic theories, models and approaches that enable organisations to adapt effectively in a changing environment, in order to achieve and maintain competitive advantage.
Main Topics of Study
- Strategy and Organisations
- Strategic Position
- Resources, Capabilities, Shareholders and Governance
- Business Strategy and Models
- Corporate Strategy and Diversification
- Capital Asset Pricing Model and Multi-Factor Model
- International Strategy
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Evaluating Strategies
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Assessment Methods Which Enable Student to Demonstrate Achieving the Learning Outcomes for the Unit:
- Project (5000 words) on a topic selected by the candidates which addresses the learning outcomes of the unit
The main aim of this unit it to introduce students to the key practical dimensions of marketing management, including marketing research, marketing strategy, marketing communications and operational management and also highlight the way the different functions need to be integrated. The unit aims to bring all the marketing dimensions together with a view to implementing them in a real business environment.
Main Topics of Study
- marketing philosophy and marketing management tasks
- developing marketing strategies and plans
- collecting information and forecasting demand
- analysing consumer and business markets
- market segments and targets. Tapping into overseas markets
- brand equity brand positioning
- assessing competition and driving growth
- product and services strategies
- new market offerings
- pricing strategies and programmes
- designing and managing integrated marketing channels
- integrated marketing communications
- personal selling and database marketing
- managing a holistic marketing organisation
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Assessment Methods Which Enable Student to Demonstrate Achieving the Learning Outcomes for the Unit:
- Project (5000 words) on a topic selected by the candidates which addresses the learning outcomes of the unit
The main aims of this unit is to introduce students to research philosophy, methodology and design and their application to researching business-related issues in a variety of domestic and international contexts for the preparation of the project or thesis required for a graduate programme of study
Main Topics of Study
- business and management study
- reviewing the literature
- Research Methodology and Formulating the Research Design
- Selecting samples and using secondary data
- collecting primary data
- analysing quantitative and qualitative data
- writing and presenting the project data
Assessment Methods Which Enable Student to Demonstrate Achieving the Learning Outcomes for the Unit:
- Project (5000 words) on a topic selected by the candidates which addresses the learning outcomes of the unit
The main aims of this unit is to assess the students’ ability to bring together general and specialist areas of study as part of undertaking a pre-agreed research project
The unit also enables students to communicate the aims, process, findings and recommendations of the research in a precise format that addresses all the key issues of the research undertaken
Business Project Structure
- an introduction to the topic/issues to be researched and analysed
- Analysis of the problem or observed gap
- Proposed terms of reference for addressing the problem
- Options and recommendations
- Approach/strategy to be used
- conclusion/sexecutive summaryReferences and appendices
Assessment Methods Which Enable Student to Demonstrate Achieving the Learning Outcomes for the Unit:
- Final Project 100%
Assessments
The overall assessment and grade will be through:
- Project (5000 words) on a topic selected by the candidates which addresses the learning outcomes of each unit of the course
- The final Business Project will be 10,000-12,000 words and will include a reflective statement of personal learning and the contribution made to the student’s professional development
Students must achieve an overall pass mark of 40% in each subject in order to successfully complete the course and be awarded the Executive Diploma in Business Administration and Management
Grading
The subjects will be graded in the following way:
70%+ | Grade A | Distinction |
60%-69% | Grade B | Credit |
45%-59% | Grade C | Pass |
40%-44% | Grade D | Marginal Pass |
0%-39% | Grade F | Fail |
The classifications given above will not be evidenced on the qualifications but will be shown on the transcript against individual subjects.
Award of Executive Diploma and Transcript
- Upon successful completion of the course learners will be issued with the Executive Diploma in Business Administration and Management and will also be issued a transcript with the grades achieved for each subject.
About the Organisation of Qualifications & Awards
UK Registered Awarding Body
Organisation of Qualifications & Awards (OQA) is a UK registered awarding body offering bespoke qualifications at levels 3, 4 and 5 as per the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England and Northern Ireland and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ).
Our courses are targeted towards individuals who are looking to take the preliminary step towards improving their education and also completing qualifications which can assist them in their professional careers.
We, at OQA, stand to carve a pathway which will act as a guide for our students to venture into distinguished and desirable academic avenues.
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