PG DIP MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Attendance:Part-time
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 2 Years
Main Location: The Rose Bowl, City Campus
Overview
Modules
Your Future
Entry Requirements
Fees & Funding
Overview
About Your Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDMS) is designed to meet the needs of managers and aspiring managers within organisations who wish to build, progress, develop or change their careers in the field of management.
The PGDMS is ideal for those at a more senior position in their managerial career who wish to acquire the strategic knowledge and competence required to operate effectively as managers within organisations. It is also designed for those managers who wish to progress or develop existing managerial careers and/or build on the knowledge and competence acquired through study of the Postgraduate Certificate in Management.
The course is designed to provide both a critical evaluative appreciation of the impact of management in contemporary settings whilst still offering a strong practical orientation. The focus is on the development of individuals capable of making a significant contribution to the successful management and, ultimately, leadership of organisations.
Faculty of Business & Law website
The PGDMS is ideal for those at a more senior position in their managerial career who wish to acquire the strategic knowledge and competence required to operate effectively as managers within organisations. It is also designed for those managers who wish to progress or develop existing managerial careers and/or build on the knowledge and competence acquired through study of the Postgraduate Certificate in Management.
The course is designed to provide both a critical evaluative appreciation of the impact of management in contemporary settings whilst still offering a strong practical orientation. The focus is on the development of individuals capable of making a significant contribution to the successful management and, ultimately, leadership of organisations.
Faculty of Business & Law website
Benefits of studying this course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies is designed to provide both a critical evaluative appreciation of the impact of management in contemporary settings whilst still offering a strong practical orientation. The focus is on the development of individuals capable of making a significant contribution to the successful management and, ultimately, leadership of organisations.
The qualification allows students to seek solutions and understanding of the many business and management issues faced today. The teaching team have a strong practical, academic and professional bias which further enhances the learning, whilst the mode of delivery (one afternoon/evening per week) means that aspiring managers can combine study with career development.
The teaching team are encouraged to research and publish in their chosen areas of expertise and to engage with industry through consultancy practices. The Course Leader is one of the lead course tutors for the Institute of Directors' People Mean Business module, putting him in front of the key decision makers and influencers within SMEs and MNEs.
The qualification allows students to seek solutions and understanding of the many business and management issues faced today. The teaching team have a strong practical, academic and professional bias which further enhances the learning, whilst the mode of delivery (one afternoon/evening per week) means that aspiring managers can combine study with career development.
The teaching team are encouraged to research and publish in their chosen areas of expertise and to engage with industry through consultancy practices. The Course Leader is one of the lead course tutors for the Institute of Directors' People Mean Business module, putting him in front of the key decision makers and influencers within SMEs and MNEs.
Modules
Modules
Year 1
Core modules include:
Managing Products & Service Delivery
The module aims to provide the knowledge and skills base, and an awareness and critical understanding, of the role of systems operations management in manufacturing and service organisations.
Managing for Individual Effectiveness
The module aims to develop self-effectiveness within the context of work and other social networks. Critical engagement with key behavioural concepts will help identify issues for effectiveness at work and for self-development and career management.
Managing for Organisational Effectiveness
The module aims to develop knowledge and critical understanding of the factors that make for the effective deployment and development of people in achieving business success, while considering the business environment. This module includes a two-day simulation.
Marketing in Context
The module aims to provide a thorough grounding in the marketing-customer interface, for internal and external customers, and a critical appreciation of the external contexts and perspectives which influence this.
Organisational Project
Students undertake a research project, investigating an organisational problem or functional management issue, culminating in the submission of a written report. This module is underpinned by a research methods workshop.
Year 2
Corporate Strategy
This module develops a strategic organisational perspective and provides the basis for advancement and application of strategic level skills, competencies and decision-making capability. It focuses on improved management performance within diverse and complex organisations.
Managing Data for Decision Making
The module aims to enable a manager to understand and apply numeric information in the context of progressive business problems, and to evaluate the data needs of managers.
Managing Information & Knowledge
The module helps students to develop an understanding and awareness of the possible strategic significance of information systems/information technology, their link with organisational strategy and their key benefits.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time.
Programme Specification
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used for this programme. All assignments require students to relate aspects of the module to their own work/organisational experiences. The assessment pattern is also designed to reflect the learning styles and preferences of a broad range of student participants and to provide a balanced and manageable assessment loading.
Teaching & Learning
Students will utilise individual work and learning experiences in the critical evaluation of theory and in the application of theory to the workplace. Learning will take place through class contact and through accessing independent learning resources as well as reflecting on workplace experience and the opportunity to take part in a business simulation.
It is expected that students will critically reflect on their workplace experiences in the light of formal programmed learning activity. They will also, conversely, be expected to develop their critical and analytical capabilities by reflecting on the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the formal programme in the light of practical experience.
This critical reflection will be further promoted through the assessment strategy, which will also seek, in all cases, to apply relevant programmed knowledge to experience in the world of work and organisation.
It is expected that students will critically reflect on their workplace experiences in the light of formal programmed learning activity. They will also, conversely, be expected to develop their critical and analytical capabilities by reflecting on the theoretical and philosophical foundations of the formal programme in the light of practical experience.
This critical reflection will be further promoted through the assessment strategy, which will also seek, in all cases, to apply relevant programmed knowledge to experience in the world of work and organisation.
Your Future
Future Career
The course is designed to facilitate the development of practical knowledge in key areas of business activity and of the contexts in which organisations operate. It aims to develop personal and interpersonal awareness and skills. Underpinning all of these objectives is the development of a critical awareness of the application of management theory to the workplace.
The course provides an opportunity for students to progress onto the MBA and allows for a critical insight into national and international management issues set amongst all sectors. The vocational and self-evaluative elements allow students to fully consider their career strategies and directions in management and business.
The course provides an opportunity for students to progress onto the MBA and allows for a critical insight into national and international management issues set amongst all sectors. The vocational and self-evaluative elements allow students to fully consider their career strategies and directions in management and business.
Jobs & Careers
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Entry Requirements
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Requirements: You should normally hold a Bachelor Honours degree or equivalent . A lower level qualification with appropriate experience or, exceptionally substantial related experience alone, may be acceptable. For direct entry onto Year 2 you will have a Postgraduate Certificate in Management and appropriate work experience. Applications based on appropriate work experience alone will also be considered.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Additional Requirements: You should normally hold a Bachelor Honours degree or equivalent . A lower level qualification with appropriate experience or, exceptionally substantial related experience alone, may be acceptable. For direct entry onto Year 2 you will have a Postgraduate Certificate in Management and appropriate work experience. Applications based on appropriate work experience alone will also be considered.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Check your qualifications here.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses here.
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get ALL of the answers you need.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Check your qualifications here.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses here.
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get ALL of the answers you need.
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Details: You should normally hold a Bachelor Honours degree or equivalent . A lower level qualification with appropriate experience or, exceptionally substantial related experience alone, may be acceptable.
For direct entry onto Year 2 you will have a Postgraduate Certificate in Management and appropriate work experience. Applications based on appropriate work experience alone will also be considered.
For direct entry onto Year 2 you will have a Postgraduate Certificate in Management and appropriate work experience. Applications based on appropriate work experience alone will also be considered.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Check your qualifications here.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses here.
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get ALL of the answers you need.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Check your qualifications here.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses here.
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get ALL of the answers you need.
Fees & Funding
UK & EU Fees Entry 2012
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £44.44 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £44.44) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £888.8. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £3555.2 for that year.
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £44.44) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £888.8. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £3555.2 for that year.
The fee shown here is the 'gross' fee for new students starting in the 2012/13 academic year, before the application of any scholarship or discount. A scholarship of £1,500 is available to new full-time students studying an MA, MSC or MBA (180 credits) who are eligible to pay Home/EU fees. For students studying for an award such as a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or part-time, a pro rata scholarship is available. The table below provides further details:
| Programme of study | Credit Points | Scholarship for full-time students | Example of Scholarship for part-time students studying 50% of the credit points in a given year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA, MSc, MBA | 180 | £1500 | £750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 120 | £1000 | £500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 60 | £500 | £250 |
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
UK & EU Fees Entry 2011
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £28 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £28) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £560. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £2240 for that year.
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £28) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £560. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £2240 for that year.
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
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