Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management

The course is created to develop and reward the business managers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors. It is aimed at those who are seeking middle and executive level roles in medium or large corporations. It provides a programme of learning for those who want to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of organisations and how executive management can help to achieve organisational and strategic objectives.

The qualification scope covers the primary business functions and aims to provide a holistic study of core organisational issues that executive management would be expected to take responsibility for.

The course is based on 8 mandatory units:

• Corporate Strategy
• Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy
• Human Resource Practice, Leadership and Managing People
• Global Trade and its Impact on Strategy
• Research, Problem Solving and Business Reporting
• Operations, Quality and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Marketing
• Project Management

Learners will be expected to hold a Level 6 qualification or a first degree. In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered.

The learning outcomes of the diploma are:

• To understand and apply the principles of strategic leadership in a business environment.
• To review and apply the principles of business management in the industry.
• Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to business and industry.
• Manage one’s own personal development and growth.
• To understand and apply the principles of strategic management.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Bolton

University of Central Lancashire