Introduction to Management (upc)

Foundation University Entry CourseDiploma in Introduction to Management (60 Credits)

COURSE DETAILS

• Competitive Tuition Fees £2200
• Examination fees £150
• You can pay for your GECOnline course Student Fees once you receive your admission letter and official invoice.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This Introduction to Management Level 3 University Foundation Programme is a 60 credit qualification (Equivalent to one A Level). It is aimed at students looking at gaining university entry or management experience to gain a promotion or widen their job prospects. It is particularly suited to practising team leaders seeking to move to the next level of management. It will also provide an entry level qualification for those who have studied Business related subjects at Level 2 or 3 and who wish to gain skills and competencies for employment in a management setting.

The diploma is designed to provide aspiring and existing junior managers with a broader knowledge of effective management skills while focusing on key management areas specific to the workplace. Leadership and management training is essential for business growth, particularly in high-tech, high-paced business environments that need to respond to a rapidly changing environment. The essential attributes of being able to communicate, inspire and lead are often lacking, which are seen crucial to achieving organisational success.

This Introduction to Management Level 3 University Foundation Programme is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments; each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours. While completing the Diploma, students will have access to various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to complete their graduate business course.

Upon completion of this course, students receive a 'Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Introduction to Management' which is fully regulated by Ofqual. Students will then have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full Undergraduate Degree programme from a range of UK universities. Alternatively, students can opt to study our Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and then complete a Undergraduate Top Up at a range of UK universities.

All course material, including online modules and written assignments

Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions

Dedicated student support

Access to an online social learning forum

Assignment marking and feedback

FREE access to Our Hubs

On completion of this course students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full BA Degree programme from a range of UK universities (University Admissions). Alternatively students can opt to study our GEC Online University Bachelor's Degree which includes the BA Top Up at a range of UK universities.

Online bachelor’s degrees:

• University of Bolton ( WICN Approved Online Delivery Partner )
• University of Gloucestershire

The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.

This course is most suited to individuals who are at least 16 years old, have a high school education and wish to progress onto a degree at university, or our GEC Online University Bachelor's Degree which includes the BA Top Up at a range of UK universities.

An introduction to finance

This unit introduces learners to practical accounting and financial reporting techniques used bymanagers in business organisations.

An introduction to leadership skills

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with an introduction to leadership skills, and how theycan be identified and developed, and to show the importance of providing motivation for others.

Managing business operations

The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to key aspects of all businesses and how they operatewithin the wider business environment, as well as internally. Operational control and the provisionof best practice and sound policy will be shown to facilitate organisational excellence.

Organisational culture

To understand aspects of an organisation’s culture and their effects on its activities and itsmanagement, as well as the significance of an ethical business approach.

Working in teams

To understand the role played by teams within organisations and how the human elements interact.The unit also examines the value of team and group working, and how these are formed and worktogether.

Workplace welfareTo understand that workforce welfare ensures that everybody employed within the organisation isvalued and that there are benefits to be gained from being part of the organisation.

The Level 3 Diploma in Business has 6 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles that students need to complete for the level 3 course are:

• An introduction to finance
• An introduction to leadership skills
• Managing business operations
• Organisational culture
• Working in teams
• Workplace welfare