BTEC L5 Certificate and Diploma in Management Studies

Course Summary

BTEC Professional Qualifications in Management Studies provide specialist work-related programmes of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the management sector. The qualifications also offer specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units. The higher level skills covered in these programmes of study include: ability to handle complex and unpredictable work situations; independence of approach to research and study and the generation of management evidence; initiate and carry out projects; critical evaluation of arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data to make judgements to achieve a solution; innovate and work creatively; ability to respond to change and ability to multi-task.

The three-unit Award in Management Studies serves the needs of a wide range of learners. It focuses on personal and professional development and the skills for managing self, which underpin all areas of management.

The six unit Certificate in Management Studies offers a specialist work-related qualification for those wanting to confirm or extend their work experience if they are, or have been, employed in a management role.

The nine-unit Diploma extends and deepens the specialist focus available in the Certificate, enabling learners to acquire knowledge and capabilities which underpin the professional area of management, informed by knowledge and practice, some of which are at the forefront of the discipline.

Course Description

The Professional Award in management studies is a 90-hour qualification consisting of three units of 30 hours each. Learners must successfully complete one core unit and two specialist units.

The Professional Certificate in management studies is a 180-hour qualification consisting of six units of 30 hours each. Learners must successfully complete two core units and four specialist units.

The Professional Diploma in management studies is a 270-hour qualification consisting of nine units of 30 hours each. Learners must successfully complete three core units and six specialist units.

Personal development (core for Award, Certificate and Diploma)
Communications at work (core for Certificate and Diploma)
Leadership (core for Diploma)
Financial awareness
Managing change
Managing activities
Managing projects
Winning teams
Decision making and taking
IT for managers
Recruitment and selection
Managing performance
Managing quality
Managing a budget
Promoting innovation
Managing marketing
Enhancing customer value
Introducing strategy

Assessment Method

Assessment will be carried out on a unit-by-unti basis and all learners will undertake assessment activities that will include a series of tasks or assignments, reflecting typical practice in the sector concerned. Workplace assessment will be acrried out by a qualified vocational assessor which will include: observation of workplace activities; product evidence; questions; witness statements and personal reflective log.

Entry Requirement

Learners should have evidence of achievement at Level 3 (minimum) and have experience gained from employment. The course is taught in English and requires a minimum of IELTS level 5.

Progression

These Professional Qualifications have been designed with professional body recognition in mind. Depending on the specialism chosen, learners have a wide variety of professional bodies to associate with for further career development and professional recognition.