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Overview
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the various aspect of business management and administration. It provides a rich collaborative learning experience where learners exchange views with other participants, interacts with research-active tutors and are challenged to become a reflective managers. This qualification provides continuous professional development (CPD) to senior managers where learners evaluate their past, present, and future performance. Learners will develop their view of management through teamwork, group interaction, case studies, business simulation and work-based learning and reflection. Drawing on personal experience and applying their newly acquired skills and knowledge are key elements of the programme. The course equips learners to be a confident, creative, and capable manager, well versed in all management and administration functions, with the flexibility to see situations from a fresh perspective. This course builds on a critical perspective that enables learners to explore their leadership styles, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and consider a variety of approaches to change. Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration also provides its learners with realistic and appropriate career-related guidance for early 21st-century employment markets.
Qualification
Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
This course provides knowledge of applications and in-depth analysis in preparation for careers in business administration, product management, strategic planning, financial management and control as well as marketing entrepreneurship. This programme covers a wide range of modern issues and develops the critical, analytical, and technical skills needed by senior management staff. Moreover, Level 7 postgraduate diploma offers careers related guidance and support to postgraduate students.
At the end of the course, a graduate is expected to be able to:
Critically analyse an industry and a specific firm within an industry.
Make use of different aspects of business models in making managerial decisions.
Utilise statistical analysis to assess product demand conditions
Perform financial analysis to assess an organisation's financial condition
Communicate effectively both verbally & non-verbally for a variety of objectives and audiences.
Think laterally, critically, innovative, creatively, and to make connections among diverse fields of study in analysing business problems.
Apply the skills towards complex problem analysis, decision-making and in the application of modern strategic management methods relevant to the field of business administration
Explain and apply analytical constructs to business problem-solving.
Develop and present innovative solutions to complex supply chain and logistics problems
Appreciate the values of social responsibility, legal and ethical philosophy in business, and corporate governance through the analysis and symposium of relevant articles and real business cases
Perform teamwork and leadership skills.
Design organisations to make and implement specific business decisions under given performance requirements.
Perform various business activities necessary for managerial posts that satisfy market demand.
Engage in environmental activities that demonstrate his/her environmental awareness
Course Structure
Complete eight (8) modules and achieve 120 credits,
Unit 01: International Marketing Management
It provides students with knowledge of the theory, concepts, issues, and practice of international marketing. It identifies processes, contexts, and influences associated with international marketing strategies, develops students' appreciation both of strategies and plans for different economies and of the implications, monitoring, and control of the international marketing process.
Unit 02: Organisational Development and Change
The main aims of the course are to provide students with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with aspects of theory relating to organisational behaviour and organisational change; to explore how organisational change can influence, and be influenced by, organisational behaviour; to critique a number of change strategies; to apply what they learn to their own managerial situation.
Unit 03: Financial Management
This unit enables students to appreciate and understand the financial issues faced by an organisation’s management and the activities undertaken by an organisation to have effective financial management. It examines relevant issues including financial strategy, debt and equity management, the key drivers of shareholder value, corporate governance and asset portfolio management.
Unit 04: International Business Strategy
This course aims introduce learners to current debates, theories and practices in the field of International Business
Unit 05: Operations and Supply Chain Management
The aim of the programme is to provide postgraduate-level education in operations and supply chain management principles, theories and practice. This unit introduces the concepts of logistics and supply chain management. The unit explores issues in relation to logistics including value, managing lead time and techniques including just-in-time, and incorporating the role of technology in this process.
Unit 06: Human Resource Management
Business organisations today face unprecedented challenges. Across virtually every area of the economy, managers are confronted with new conditions of rapid technological change, intense global competition and growing demands for social responsibility. These challenges are obliging organisations to redesign their internal structures and policies. This course examines the character of these people management strategies in modern organisations.
Unit 07: Research Methods for Managers
This unit deals with principles of research including formulations of research questions, hypothesis and objectives. The unit will cover literature reviews, referencing, data collection using interviews and surveys, questionnaire design, statistical analysing using SPSS and developing statistical modules, qualitative data analysis inferences and conclusions from the analysed data. Analysis includes factor analysis, regression analysis, discriminates analysis and logistic regression using SPSS.
Unit 08: Entrepreneurship and Business Development
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the theory and practice of entrepreneurship in a range of organisational context. It also encourages learners to develop a critical appreciation of current academic debates on entrepreneurship and other closely related concepts.
Unit 09: Business and Sustainability
Sustainability is increasingly being recognised as a critical challenge for society. It is also becoming an important business objective both in industry and government. This unit highlights the particular threats and opportunities presented to the business community as a result of the adoption of sustainable development priorities. This unit aims at developing the skills and knowledge of current sustainability issues in business responses.
How will you study
Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include assignments. There is no exam in this course.
Exemptions and Credit Transfer
Students can apply for exemptions or 75 credit transfer up of the total course (120 credits) based on their experience or certified prior learning/evidence. Then they have to do only three modules to achieve full L7 BA.
Results and Certificate
Learners must complete 8 units successfully and achieve 120 credits before the qualification certificate and final transcript will be issued.
Double Awards - Special offer for L7 PGD BA Students
Learners who will study the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration can Optional achieve an additional qualification - Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management subject to the awarding body registration, quality assurance & certification.
Additional Note: Assessment Cost
Assessment cost of the qualification is £400 (instead £800), payable at the beginning of the course or in £100/month for four months.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is useful for individuals from all over the world
who are already on job or
re-entering employment after a period of absence or
who are seeking a career change or
who would like to learn and achieve qualification leading to MBA.
Career path
Learners will have lots of career opportunities to work in senior positions such as Management Consultant, Marketing Manager, Operational Manager/Director, Business Relationship Manager, CEO...... You can also complete MA/MSC,MBA at the Dissertation Level with us or can obtain additional Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management or progress to Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management.
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Ami asked:
So the total course will cost me £850 pounds including qualification diploma and transcript fee. What will be the cost of MBA after completing this .
How long will it take to complete MBA Dissertation stage ?
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Hi, minimum 3 months & maximum 6 months. You will have a research proposal ready & approved at the end of Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in BA then you will work towards a dissertation of 15,000 words in length. On an average, individuals take 3 months to complete MBA with us.
Hi. What's the qualification obtained here? What would the certificate state? eg. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Admin. etc.
Answer:
You will achieve Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management & move towards a dissertation stage if you would like to complete MBA.
Good afternoon.
I've finnished graduation in Business Admin, so I find this PGd very interesting. I am now seeing a discount, it will cost me 300.?
Answer:
Dear Mary, thank you for your message. You can apply to study with us. 300 is a discounted tuition fee and it does not include eight units Assessment Fee (please read the description, we have written assessment fee & payment options).
Can the course be paid for in installments? Not the assessment, the actual course?
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Hi, at the moment the tuition fee is reduced to £225 inc VAT (was £1,700), there is no option to pay those fees in instalments. We can offer you an instalment plan only on assessment fees.
So as an individual who is applying for this from abroad what guarantees do I get that my degree will eventually reach me or if this website is legit?
Answer:
Cambridge Management and Leadership School has students from more than 80 countries, whenever anyone complete the course we dispatch certificate via dhl or other international delivery to their home address.
Hello, I would like to know how will I pay for the assessment fees?
And what are the qualifications needed to enroll this course?
And thanks.
Answer:
Assessment fees are payable after you purchase the course from Reed. You would need previous level qualification or sufficient work experience at the managerial level e.g. 5 years
Hello, I have 2 level 6 diplomas (marketing and bis. adm. and mang). Both diplomas are 120 credits. Can I go directly to MBA, or I need to do level 7?
Answer:
Dear Andreea, Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is stage 1 of MBA (Level 7). You can study this course if you have 2 Level 6 Diploma.
The fees are confusing, £2100 plus assessment fee of £850 or £500, £2600 then a further £3000 for the MBA, is that right?
Answer:
£2100 is a tuition fee while £825 is an assessment fee for this qualification. We extended discounts deadline today until the end of this month for learners who are interested to join on 6th August 2018 intake. The tuition fee is reduced to £375 and Assessment fee is reduced to £500.
It is a diploma level qualification, after completion of this qualification you will achieve 120 credits Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration then you can progress to MBA offered by us in £3000.
Can I use the PGD in business administration to apply to any foreign university in the canada or it is not globally recognised
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It is recognised globally, you can study in Canada or USA as many students have already applied and even completed their degree programmes there after this course.
How do I find out whether I have exemption for this course please??
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We need to see your previous qualification relevant at this level/postgraduate to confirm exemptions or may be credit transfer. You can purchase course from Reed they will refer you to us then we can look exemption/credit transfer
Here at Reed, you can purchase (pay tuition fee) as there is no option here to pay fees in instalment. After that, you can pay assessment fee in instalment.
if let’s say I would like to do MBA with any of the U.K. university, will this course help me to go straight to mba top up(dissertation)? Thank you
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Yes it is one of the oldest qualification in the UK & count towards UK degree too at the dissertation stage, but we prefer graduate of this Diploma to do MBA with us as per course description. If you would like to do MBA top up with UK University, we will suggest you to do our same qualification & get exit with L7 Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management title that has more progressions agreeement for MBA dissertation only especially with Uk universities
i would like to know if they provide me with the opportunity to complete a Top-Up year in Management, pursue an MSC degree at a university.
Answer:
A similar course with the same units & credits is the Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management that is used for Top Up master degree e.g. MBA. This course is for the professional development.
I only have a GED and want to do a bachelor’s in business admin or business management. What course would be best for me to take?
Answer:
You can find level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management which is equivalent to the first degree or foundation. then you can progress to the final year to complete an honour degree or the postgraduate qualification.
I have a B Sc in Waste Management (2018) and 17 years of working experience how much exemption I can get?
Answer:
BSC is lower level course than this postgraduate and if you have a portfolio then after applying for this course, you could provide those experience for credits
How long is the course valid for. Cause I want to buy it now and only study in the next six months
Answer:
It does not have any expiry date. If you purchase now and follow the institution requirements to register then you can request the school that you want to start in the next six months as additional time.
Hi. I would like to know if I can still apply for 2022? Also what's the total cost for level 7 postgraduate diploma in business administration.
Answer:
Yes you can apply anytime. Total cost is price written at Reed to buy & £400 assessment cost which you will pay direct to the school at the time of enrolment or during your study in instalments.
Hi kindly tell me once this diploma level 7 complete shall we go for MBA top up . Is this diploma accept universities.
Answer:
Yes it is accepted for MBA Top Up. This course new title is Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management which we prefer you to study if you want to study just at the dissertation stage to complete a degree.
Hi I am very interested in this L7 PGD and double awards programme.
How Could I pay for everything plus included the assessment fee
Answer:
Once you purchase the course, reed will send your details to the school where you can register for the additional award & also pay assessment cost to complete your registration.
The assessment fee is at reduced rate right now. Can I join the course and at exam time it won't be increased? How will I be sure the price is locked?
Answer:
Yes, the assessment cost is also reduced for a limited time. You will pay assessment cost at the beginning of course for us to activate all assessments in first month, an increased amount will not apply to you.
It says, "This qualification is open to learners without any entry restrictions. " What does this mean exactly?
Answer:
It means the qualification is open to any learner who wishes to study the course from anywhere around the world. There are no specific entry work experience restrictions.
The material used to study will be reading only or is there any video lessons/classes available too?
Answer:
You will study books & other study materials and use any approach to write assignments as a reflective learner for the tutor to mark. Classes are available only for campus students.
Is the qualification recognised by UK universities for transferring credits towards another degree if I want?
Answer:
Hi, yes this course is suitable to study MBA Top Up. This course is the same as Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management or Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, advertised at Reed where Universities options are written. Please compare if you want to study this course only for MBA purposes.
How much are the exams or are they included in the cost of the course fees? also what is the total with exams included? and certificates too
Answer:
£800 is an Assessment fee (including qualification diploma and transcript fee) payable before the course start date. Study material (books/journals/articles) are included in the course. Please note that Learners will have an option to pay the full Assessment fee with 20% further discounts (£640) or in five monthly instalment £160/month.
What is the difference between Strategic Management, Executive Management, and Business and Administration and which one leads directly towards an MBA
Answer:
Qualifications have different purposes for career enhancement, some are for middle managers while some provides personal and professional development to experienced individuals. If you would like to study a qualification to lead you toward MBA then you can pick any.
Hi,
I have over 5 years of work exp, 1 subject in A levels, 2 years of uni (incomplete) do I qualify? If so, can it lead to admission in mba direct?
Answer:
This qualification is a part of MBA we offer but not yet advertised at Reed Courses. We will suggest you to look our Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management (currently at Reed Courses) which is same as this qualification but has more progression routes to complete MBA at the dissertation stage. You can apply based on your experience & qualification.
Hi, I read that tuition fee is £195 plus £350, so total £545. And is it possible to get Postgraduate Diploma in Executive management level 7?Thanks
Answer:
Yes, the total fee is £545 valid this month. It is the same qualification like Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management except one unit is different. You will have to produce an additional assignment and have to pay additional £450 Assessment & registration fee to obtain Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management.
How does the assessment system work?
How much does the assessment cost?
What letters can I use after my name after completing the course?
Answer:
Dear Colin, Assessment methods in this course are assignments only. You will produce eight assignments to meet assessment standards and achieve credits. The assessment fee is £350 only for students to join us before 19th November 2018 - then it will go back to £800. You can use PgDBA next to your name.
hi,
how much is basically the cost of this cours, 350 right?
Answer:
Dear Umba, that was a discounted tuition fee excluding assessment fee and it is not available now. You can write back again if you are looking for discounts on the tuition fee so we add discounts here at Reed Courses.
Tuition fee on reed is £300 assessment fee £800. If I have a honours diploma in Information Technology do I qualify for this course. When can I start
Answer:
Dear M A, Reduced tuition fee is £300 at the moment for limited time only while assessment fee is £800. You are eligible to study this qualification based on your honour diploma in IT. You can start anytime after enrolment.
Please show me timelines regarding part payment and let me know about assignments release date in that timelines show me step by step
Answer:
After paying the assessment fee to the school, you will be given a full access to all eight assignments topics to write assignments. We have a study planner which can be customized by the learner according to flexibility to complete the course in 6, 12 or 18 months. If you go for six months as per our study planner then Unit 01/02/03 assignments are due in Week 6, 7 and 8. Unit 04/05/06 assignments are due in week 14, 15 and 16. Unit 07/08 assignments are due on Week 22 and 23 respectively.
It is Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (awarded by EBMA). Once you will complete this course, you will progress to MBA Dissertation level which will be issued jointly by Open University of Switzerland with University of Dabrowa Górnicza (State University) and Taras Shevchenko National University (Public University QS world Ranked 411).
With the offer of £375, would you still pay the £500 assessment fee?
Answer:
Hi, our fee includes Tuition and Assessment fee. The discounted tuition fee is £375 while Assessment fee is £500. Yes, you have to pay the tuition fee to read courses if you are purchasing from here while you will pay Assessment fee after enrolment to us.
I have an master degree - LLM in International Commercial Law and experience in business law for over 10 years... What would be the exemptions?
Answer:
Hi, we have Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, after paying fees - we can evaluate your existing qualifications and can give at least 120 credits credit transfer based on your exiting qualification unit learning objectives mapping to our course learning objectives.
After completing this course I can sign up for your MBA Top Up to get MBA awarded by recognised bodies? Can you send me an example of that diploma?
Answer:
Hi, we have this qualification linked to our MBA, you will study directly with us. However, if you are interested to study only Postgraduate diploma qualification up to 120 credits, then we will suggest you do Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management, modules, credits and assessments are same but awarding body has an arrangement with Anglia Ruskin, Bucks New Uni & many other Universities where you can do Top-Up MBA. We will help you with the admission process.
What are the exam fees, and since I reside in Europe, how can I write the exams?
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Assessment fee for eight modules/units is £500 for learners to join July or August 2018 intakes. There is no exam in this course, only assignments have to be produced entirely online.
I have a level 7 post grad diploma in HR Management (MCIPD). Would that count towards any of this course?
Answer:
Hi, you are eligible to do this course. We can also count your qualification's unit credit to Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration after admission.
When i am join before end of June 2018, so explain payment dates of my assessment fee including this course? course material issuing dates ?
Answer:
25th June is next available intake. After purchasing the course from Reed, learners are required to pay Assessment fee (description) is written the course description. Once you are fully enrolled, we provide you our virtual learning platform which includes lessons/study materials/assessments and study support.
What is the total cost of this course including the MBA
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In this course, you have to pay a tuition fee to Reed & Assessment Fee to us after the purchase. When you will complete the course, you can enrol for MBA at the dissertation level which is roughly 3000GBP.
if i complete the mba programe with you, which of your listed partner universities will issue me the mba degree. (pls be more specific)
Answer:
You can complete MBA directly with us as per the course description or with universities relating to the course. Please note there are many uk & overseas universities if you search keyword pathways linked to this course that will be useful to find relevant info as in Reed we have no option to upload course document.
Hi,
I have been working as an office manager for the last 7 years.. can I start with MBA and what would be the cost?
Thanks
Answer:
Yes, you can start with us. Total cost is £850 for this above course. £500 is an assessment fee which you will pay separately after you purchase the course from Reed at discounted tuition fee £350. You can also study MBA, but we need to look at your CV - job responsibilities to confirm the admission.
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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.
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