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Postgraduate in Business Management (PGD) – EduQual
Diploma in Business Management (PGD) – EduQual
Award from EduQual
- Duration : 18 Months
- Location : Colombo, Kandy, Matara
- Delivery : Online
- Assessment : Assignment Base
The EduQual Diploma in Business Management (SCQF Level 11) is a Regulated Qualifications
Framework (RQF) equivalent Level 7 qualification. It is designed to meet the needs of senior/middle
managers in the running of their businesses, and to facilitate their progression to higher levels within
their organisation. Managers need to be aware of issues, able to analysetheir potential outcomes and
consequences, and decide how to react. They do not have to be expert inall areas of business but they
need to possess a general awareness of what specialist facilities and services exist, and how they can
assist in carrying out that role. The programme includes contemporary topics reflecting key issues
within the 21st century business environment, as well as the latest developments in management
research.
The programme has been produced to conform to the requirements of the RQF, the SCQF, the
National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership (NOS) and the relevant Quality
Assurance Agency (QAA) subject benchmark statements.1
Awards to be conferred
EduQual, Certificate: view: Sample Certificate
- EduQual, Transcript: view: Sample Transcript
Course Curriculum
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
Unit Title | RQF /SCQF Level | Credits |
Strategic Management | 7/11 | 20 |
Strategic Financial Management | 7/11 | 20 |
Change Management and Strategic Leadership | 7/11 | 20 |
Strategic Resource Management in Organisations | 7/11 | 20 |
Marketing Management in Practice | 7/11 | 20 |
Total Credits |
| 120 |
Aims
The aims of this programme will allow learnersto:
- Apply theoretical understanding of business and management to complex and current business
issues and the impact of the external environment, with a view to improving business practice - Critically reflect upon own leadership and management skills and thereby allow learners to
prepare for seniorroles within their organisation - Develop a lifelong learning attitude to education and training
- Gain a critical insight into contemporary research and leading-edge practice within the field of
strategic management - Develop considerable autonomy in their learning and enhance their ability to plan, implement and
evaluate consultancy projects in a group context - Demonstrate originality and enterprise in approaching complex businessissues
- Demonstrate self-direction, initiative and autonomy in research and scholarship towardssolutions
to organisational problems in a chosen field of management - Critically evaluate proposed solutions to business problems.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL (sometimes referred to as APL) may be claimed by a learner in situationswhere:
- The learner has already studied SCQF/RQF equivalent Level 11/7 units that meet the learning
outcomes of one or more units of this programme2 - The learner can also produce evidence to demonstrate how each of the assessment criteria of
those learning outcomes have already been met.
In such a case, those matching units can be exempted from study, credits can be claimed andthe
evidence supporting the RPL claim can be included in the learner’s portfolio of evidencewhen claiming
the award.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The EduQual Diploma in Business Management (SCQF Level 11) is designed for learners who have
gained a considerable degree of subject knowledge and proficiency from undergraduate studies,
experience within the workplace, or both. The approach to study is essentially one of critique and
evaluation: using the results of current and recent research and case studies to analyse, evaluate and
appraise established methods, practices or techniques.
Teaching input is provided via a wide range of approaches including lectures and seminars (online and
or face to face), video and case studies. Particular emphasis is placed on team approaches and the
setting of work-based tasks at a strategic level.
Learning strategies include syndicate work, group presentations, working with local business
organisations, and self-managed learning.
Assessments have a strong practical and professional orientation and enable learners to develop a
range of practical management skills relevant to senior roles in their organisation. Work-based
assignments are used where relevant and practical in order to help participants:
- Relate their learning to their work environment
- Increase their knowledge of that environment
- Raise their profile and ensure that their sponsor gains immediate practical benefit
- Access increased employability/progression opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
- Honours degree, normally at a minimum of lower second class (2:2), or an equivalent qualification,
plus at least two years’ relevant work experience in managerial roles
Or: - A minimum of 5 years’ managerial work experience in Business Managerial roles and evidence of
ability to study at postgraduate level
And: - Applicants for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certified
level of proficiency of at least IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6 or above
