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Graduate Advanced Diploma in Business Management
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  • Validated by IAM
  • Degree progression
Graduate Advanced Diploma in Business Management
The Graduate Advanced Diploma in Business Management is a 24-month course designed for candidates who wish to pursue a career in Business Management. This course will provide you with the skills to manage organisations, manage business process, manage effective communication and planning strategies, manage people, manage business problems and support business processes. You will also gain a sound knowledge of business areas such as operation and business resource management and you wil learn how to implement and use some of the latest business practices.
Learning outcome

The learning outcome of the course is to equip the candidates for a career in any of the main areas of business, where you will be able to put your business skills into practice. Your graduate destination is likely to be within a business area such as management, marketing or human resources.

Profile of candidate
The course is designed for individuals who wish to build on their existing management skills whilst being introduced to a range of business communication, organisational behaviour, strategic planning, marketing communications, business environment and management skills which will equip them with relevant skills and knowledge to manage in real world situation.
Programme objectives
This Graduate Advanced Diploma is both relevant and sought after in the present management and business co-operate based society. Employers favour our graduates because they are able to dissect complex ideas through a logical approach to analysing and solving problems as well as being familiar with current business operations.
Padpen Icon To produce a workforce that is equipped to meet the growing demands of the local and international business industries.
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To empower students to adapt to a fast-changing Business industry and secure effective employment upon graduation.

Course duration
The full-time version of the programme comprises 2 years of full-time study. At our School there are currently two intakes for the full-time version of the programme each year. The first semester begins in mid June. The second commences in mid January.

Each stage comprises 15 weeks of full-time study. In the certificate and diploma stages 12 weeks are reserved for instruction, self-study, and in-course assessments. Also, in each of these stages a further 3 weeks are reserved for self-study and in-course assignments.

All courses are structured to ensure that students are in the best position to pass their examinations. Classes consist of formal lectures together with practice in attempting past examination questions.

Upon completion of the relevant Diploma, students can gain advanced entry into various universities in the UK. For more information on the above programmes and on the School write to:
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LondonSAM
School of Management
3rd floor
12-20 Camomile Street
London EC3A 7PT
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Course Modules
Part 1

Financial Accounting
Business Economics Principles
Business Communication Technology
Management Accounting

Part 2

Corporate and Business Law
Managing People
Marketing Principles and Practice
Strategic Planning and Development

Part 3

Business Taxation
Organisational Behaviour
Corporate Finance
Quantitative Methods for Business


Part 4

Business Information Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Managing in Organisation
Task Management
GADBM course module

Assessment fees

There will be an assessment fee of £30 per paper chargeable during the semester exam/assignment submission. If there is a delay or late in paying the assessment fee  then please note that this will incur an additional fee of £10 plus the assessment fee of £30 per module/assessment; however, there will be a grace period of maximum 2 weeks for late payment. The deadline for fee payable will be informed to the students in the induction or in the class room. There will be a separate form must be filled in.

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.

 
Validated and Approved by the Institute of Administrative Management

Established in 1915, the Institute of Administrative Management is the only professional body for both practising and aspiring Administrative Managers. Students and Members are professionals who are responsible for the management of:

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21st century managers need to pursue continuous professional development and a systematic approach to life-long learning to ensure career advancement. Management is, after all, a transferable skill across a range of specialisms.

IAM qualifications and Membership of the Institute will provide you with the expertise, knowledge and practical skills to sustain your competitive advantage. The IAM supports managers (and aspiring managers) at all levels. Our aim is to improve both personal and organisational performance through a systematic approach to Professional Development.
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Dual Qualification
The IAM is a UK government-recognised awarding body offering qualifications in Administrative Management. The IAM's qualifications fit together logically: there is a clear link between each level, meaning that the student can build on the prior learning and growing work experience. Upon successful completion of GADBM, students will be granted exemption and may directly apply for the IAM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management certificate.
Degree Progression
On successful completion of the Graduate Advanced Diploma in Business Management programme, students may be able to gain entry to the final year of the Bachelor’s programme in Business Management.
 
 
Staffordshire University- BA(Hons) Business Management

The suite of business degrees provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge from either a generalist perspective or through professional specialisation. The awards share a common first year, allowing students the maximum choice opportunity. Innovative learning and teaching approaches are designed to ensure student employability is high on the agenda. Staffordshire Business School students are able to present themselves to prospective employers confident that they meet the demands of contemporary employment. The learning focus is on student engagement. The University aim is to get the best from the students and help them achieve their potential. The University value diversity and difference, and the students are proud to be a part of an integrated learning community.

Entry requirement
Successful completion of all papers in GADBM. Provide proof of competence in English acceptable to the University. For this purpose, it may be necessary for you to have passed a recognised test of proficiency, at the appropriate level, within the last five years.
Course Overview

This course is a top-up degree for holders of a HND in a business related subject or an equivalent qualification. The award aims to develop your understanding and skills to degree level. Emphasis is on the development of business management skills in both group and individual situations. The core modules are designed to achieve an all round understanding of business issues and to develop students’ problem solving skills. Developing students’ ability to achieve satisfactory outcomes, through effective strategic and risk management is also a key part of the course.

 Course modules in year 3
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Contemporary Management Issues
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What you do
Students taking the BA(Hons) Business Management top-up award, follow a similar structure to students on the final year of the three-year BA(Hons) Business Management award which emphasises strategic and risk management, the management of change and contemporary management issues.

You will develop your analytical abilities and strategic decision-making skills, as well as improving your business knowledge and management skills and developing your own business interests.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of your studies, you are awarded the Staffordshire University degree.
Contact
LondonSAM
Graduate Admission Office
12-20 Camomile Street
London
EC3A 7PT
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