Course Details
- ◈ Duration:One academic year
- ◈ Lectures: Saturday/Sunday
- ◈ Progression:Entry to Degree Final Year or Masters (in Sri Lanka or UK)
- ◈ Academic Year: 2023
Intakes
- ◈ March
- ◈ July
- ◈ November
Entry Requirements
- A Diploma from a recognised institution with a minimum of 2 years’ work experience and be above 23 years of age.
More Details
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- 📱 Sabran +94 70 500 1102
Programme Aims & Objectives
- The aim of the Graduate Diploma is to enable and encourage candidates to apply learning at work on operational to strategic issues, and to take actions using new skills and competencies.
| Module | Module Code | Study Hours | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Fundamentals | GDM 401 | 200 | 20 | Exam |
| Managing People | GDM 402 | 200 | 20 | Open - book Exam & Individual Assignment |
| Managing Finance | GDM 403 | 200 | 20 | Exam |
| Marketing Management | GDM 404 | 100 | 20 | Group Presentation & Individual Assignment |
| Research Methods (Business) | GDM 405 | 200 | 10 | Project Proposal |
| Professional Project | GDM 406 | 300 | 30 | Professional Project |
Management Fundamentals
- ◈ The importance of management theory
- ◈ Managing in a global environment
- ◈ Managerial ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- ◈ Strategic and operational planning
- ◈ Fundamentals of organising
- ◈ Leadership in organisations
- ◈ Importance of control
Managing People
- ◈ Structure, People, and Organisations
- ◈ Organisational culture
- ◈ Power and control
- ◈ Motivation
- ◈ Groups and team work
- ◈ Human Resource Management (HRM)
Managing Finance
- ◈ Corporate financial structure and regulatory framework
- ◈ The environment of accounting
- ◈ Accounting framework
- ◈ key financial statements
- ◈ Working capital and cash flow statements, management accounting information and interpretation
- ◈ Investment appraisal
Marketing Management
- ◈ Introduction to strategic marketing management
- ◈ Market oriented strategic planning
- ◈ Marketing research and scanning the marketing environment
- ◈ Consumer buying behavior and organisational buying behavior
- ◈ Target marketing
- ◈ Segmentation, targeting, positioning
- ◈ Service marketing
- ◈ Integrated marketing communication
Business Research Methods
- ◈ Research process and selecting a suitable topic related to business or management
- ◈ Literature review
- ◈ The role of quantitative and qualitative research methods
- ◈ Developing a research question and ethical considerations in research
- ◈ Structuring a research proposal
Professional Project
- ◈ The Professional Project is the culmination of a candidate's learning process in the modules
- ◈ It will allow students to complete a project report investigating a selected topic
- ◈ The study undertaken should be built on knowledge, skills, and understanding acquired in the other modules
Northumbria University and BMS have built a strong partnership over the past 20 years. This partnership has resulted in diverse degree pathways in Business and Management, Biomedical Science, Banking and Finance, Biotechnology, and Design. Northumbria - BMS partnership has produced graduates who have made significant contributions locally and globally.
