BA (Honours) Business Management

(route IAM)

The IAM has developed this degree with its partner, Management Development Partnership. Please see the IAM website for further details. This centre has been granted recognition by the IAM to offer tuition support to students studying for the degree.

Students will spend the first 2 years to achieve the professional advanced diploma of the INSTITUTE OF ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT before progressing to the final honours degree unless they enter the programme with prior exemptions or direct entry.

The IAM'S qualifications fit together logically: there is a clear link between each level, meaning that you can build on your prior learning and your growing work experience. The course content is designed to meet both your needs and those of employers in all sectors and specialisms, ensuring that you, the student, acquire transferable professional skills and tangible recognition of your efforts. The IAM offers a clear pathway for you to achieve your plans if you are looking to become a truly professional Administrator and to enjoy Incorporated status as permanent recognition of your achievements.

Core Programmes

Structure and Syllabus
The BA (Honours) in Business Management is a one year programme of study and has four modules and a compulsory Research project.

Credits: 120 at level 3 of UK Higher Education framework.

Modules in the BA (Honours) Business Management:

Module 1	Personal Effectiveness	20 Credits
Module 2	Contemporary Issues in Administrative and Management	20 Credits
Module 3	Marketing Management	20 Credits
Module 4	Operations Management	20 Credits
Module 5	Research Project	40 Credits

Programme Highlights:

The BA (Honours) Business Management has been designed to help you develop your career as a business manager and to prepare you for increased responsibility in your workplace.

The aim of the course is to develop knowledge and understanding to analyse, evaluate and take responsibility for administration systems and processes that make an effective contribution to business performance.

The Institute of Administrative Management has been - for 90 years - the leading professional and awarding body for practitioners in administrative management.

Assessment:

Each programme module (except the research project) on BA (Honours) is assessed by a three hour examination.

You must pass all four modules before starting work on the research project with your supervisor.

Double awards - Professional & Academic

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full Time

Awarding Body

Fee Structure

See fees

Entry Requirements

IAM Advanced Diploma (Level 5)

IAM Preparatory Unit

BTEC/Diploma with 3-4 Years experience at management level.

IAM- Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management

Structure and Syllabus

The IAM Advanced Diploma in administrative Management is a 1-2 year programme of study and has four modules and a compulsory project report.

Modules in the IAM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management:

Module 1	Administrative Systems in the Organisation
Module 2	Strategic Issues in Administration
Module 3	Administrative Management of Resources
Module 4	Human Resource Management and Practice
Module 5	Case Study 2 or Project Report 2

Programme Highlights:

The IAM-Advanced diploma in Administrative Management qualification has been designed for individuals who want to use best practice tools and techniques to manage organisations. The aim of this programme is to provide a framework and tools for applying the systems approach to managing systems and processes as an integrative activity. The programme also allows candidates to consider administration in its wider business and environmental context. It introduces candidates to some of the key concepts of higher-level business discourse.

Candidates develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles involved in managing organisational resources and to provide an appreciation of the tools and techniques associated with managing finance, projects and facilities. Candidates also develop knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of managing human resources in the organisation.

Assessment:

Each programme module (Case Study or Project Report) is assessed by a three hour examination.
Unit 5 is assessed by a three hour case study examination or by a project report.

Duration

1-2 Years

Mode

Full Time

Awarding Body

Institute of Administrative Management

Fee Structure

See fees

Entry Requirements

IAM Diploma
Or;
HNC / HND/10+2
Or;
Equivalent International qualifications e.g. ABE.

English competence

IAM-Diploma in Administrative Management

Structure and Syllabus

The IAM Diploma in administrative Management is a twelve month programme of study and has four modules and a compulsory project report.

Modules in the IAM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management:

Module 1	People in Organisations
Module 2	Administrative Systems and Process
Module 3	Professional Administration
Module 4	Information for Decision Making
Module 5	Case Study or Project Report

Programme Highlights:

The IAM-Diploma in Administrative Management qualification is for individuals who wish to develop their understanding and improve their business management skills. It enables individuals to take a systematic approach to organisational and information management.
The aim of the Diploma in Administrative Management is to develop an appreciation of the people-management functions within the organisation. It provides a general introduction to the relevance of the systems approach. It also asks candidates to consider administration in its wider organisational context. Candidates are introduced to some of the key concerns of administrative managers within a rapidly changing environment. It also develops candidates' appreciation of the need to manage information.
The Institute of Administrative Management has been - for 90 years - the leading professional and awarding body for practitioners in administrative management. The institute has a clear commitment to providing appropriate qualifications that contribute towards the achievement of personal and professional goals for its members at all levels.

Assessment:

Each programme module (Case Study or Project Report) is assessed by a three hour examination. Unit 5 is assessed by a three hour case study examination or by a project report.

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full Time

Awarding Body

Institute of Administrative Management

Fee Structure

See fees

Entry Requirements

IAM certificate Level or Other, e.g. ABE

Or:

2 Years Experience

IAM- Certificate in Administrative Management

Structure and Syllabus

The IAM- Certificate in administrative Management is a 6-12 twelve month programme of study and has three modules.

Modules in the IAM Certificate in Administrative Management:

Module 1	Inside Organisations
Module 2	Working with People
Module 3	Administrative Practice

Programme Highlights:

The IAM Certificate in Administrative Management qualification for individuals who want to prepare for a career in management in business administration. It gives individuals the knowledge and understanding to become a professional in business administration.

The Institute of Administrative Management has been - for 90 years - the leading professional and awarding body for practitioners in administrative management. The institute has a clear commitment to providing appropriate qualifications that contribute towards the achievement of personal and professional goals for its members at all levels.

Assessment:

There are two parts to the assessment for this qualification:

Creation of a reflective learning diary related to the learning outcomes of each Unit that records evidence of skills for employment as well as academic achievements.
Project Report of between 2000 and 2500 which must show evidence of application of learning from the programme syllabus and achievement of the overall Award learning outcomes.
Scott's College lecturers and your personal supervisors will support your learning.

Duration

6-12 Months

Mode

Full Time

Awarding Body

Institute of Administrative Management

Fee Structure

See fees

Entry Requirements

Secondary / O' Levels equivalent & English Language at Upper Intermediate or equivalent. Those without Formal Qualification will study Introductory Certificate.

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