London School of Accountancy and Management - BTEC Level 7 PGDMS, Awarded by edexcel, leading to MBA by UOW

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BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies awarded by Edexcel

Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to more than 25,000 schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning here and in over 100 countries worldwide. Edexcel deliver 9.4 million exam scripts each year, with 3 million marked onscreen in 2005. Edexcel qualifications include GCSE, AS and A Level, GNVQ, NVQ and the BTEC suite of vocational qualifications from entry level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas and Foundation Degrees. Edexcel also manage the data collection, marking and distribution of the National Curriculum Tests at Key Stages 2 and 3, and the Year 7 Progress Tests.

BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies

The BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies is an internationally recognised qualification accredited by the leading Awarding Body, Edexcel which focuses on business, management and commerce.

It can form the first part of a post-graduate Masters degree in Business and many UK universities (e.g. University of Sunderland and Heriott Watt University). accept the DMS as an entry qualification to a Masters degree while some accept it with advanced standing, reducing the time to attain the Masters.

In addition, the Edexcel Diploma in Management Studies is a valuable qualification in its own right as it prepares graduates from any discipline for a career in Management, or a management role in any industry sector. Alternatively, a student can progress on to an MBA or specialist MA programme in any management discipline.

Course overview

The qualification is made up of nine units: three core units supported by six specialist units. The qualification broadens and deepens the learners’ management skills and knowledge. It will enable learners to achieve the following:

	systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and new insights, much of which is at the forefront of the professional area of management
	comprehensive understanding of management techniques and ability to apply originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the area of management
	critical evaluation of current research and advanced scholarship in the area of management
	the ability to operate effectively in highly critical situations by dealing effectively with problems and employing a high level of skill, judgement and insight
	the ability to respond to change and initiate change
	the ability to deal with complex issues creatively yet systematically, make sound judgements and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
	the demonstration of self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems
	the ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.

Three core units

	Advanced Professional Development
	Managing Change in Organisations
	Management Research – Project and Presentation

Six specialist units

	Strategic Planning and Implementation
	Managing Financial Principles and Techniques
	Human Resource Planning and Development
	Management Research Methods
	Managing Virtual Organisations
	Strategic Marketing Management

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through tutor set assignments. All assessment decisions are internally verified which, are then externally verified by the Awarding Body, Edexcel. There are no written examinations for this qualification.

Duration and delivery mode

The course runs for 12 months. Delivery will be through Formal Lectures, Practical Workshops, Guest Speakers and Industrial Visits.

Entry requirements

There are different entry routes for this qualification.

	a degree, or BTEC HNC or Diploma in a related subject (e.g. Business or Management)
	a BTEC Level 5/6 Short Course in a related subject (eg Business or Management)
	appropriate work experience
	Mature learners will be considered if they have extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Progression

Learners completing this programme may pursue further studies and study for a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

Assessment fees

There will be an assessment fee of £125 per paper chargeable during the semester assignment submission. If there is a delay or late submission of assessments then please note that this will incur an additional fee of £40 plus the assessment fee of £125 per module/assessment; however, there will be a grace period of maximum 2 weeks for late submission.

If you are not successful in any of your assessments then you will be allowed to resubmit a revised and edited assessment without any cost; however, you will need to adhere to a set time limit which will be notified by your course coordinator. If you fail to submit within the time frame then there will be a further cost of £40 for late submission, again subject to maximum one-week delay.

If you fail your resubmission assessment then you will be given a FINAL chance to redo your assessment at a cost of £125 but NO LATE SUBMISSIONS will be accepted. The late fee will be payable except under extenuating circumstances; however, proof and written confirmation must be provided and the final decision will be made by the academic panel.

The benefits

Successfully apply advanced principles and theories in a variety of business administration and organisational settings in business and services.
Understand the framework and concepts of corporate accounting and financial management and internal control.
Develop a multi-disciplinary, global view of business problems and situations.
Understand the challenges and opportunities created by cultural and ethnic diversity.

Analyse organisational contexts where quantitative analysis may provide useful insights, will select and apply the appropriate techniques, will be able to formulate conclusion based upon analytical results, and offer strategies for decision-making based on those results. Demonstrate competency in the application of business-related electronics to operations, sales, and distribution and an understanding of an integrated e-business economy. Understand comprehensive theories relating to leadership roles in organizations behaviours and develop effective leadership skills.

Articulate a personal code of professional ethics. They will recognise situations where ethical dilemmas occur and be able to formulate effective, ethical business strategies for dealing with those situations. Apply new learning to research and career opportunities.