Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy & Level 6 Integrated Graduate Diploma in BMS Detailed Specification Level 6 BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 1
BIRD Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy Authorised by: BIRD Qualification Development Team Coordinated by: Dr Munshi Joy All the material in this publication is copyright BIRD 2012 (Updated in 2014) BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 2
Award Title Graduate Diploma in Business Management and Strategy (Single with 6 Units); Graduate Diploma in Business Management and Strategy (Integrated with 18 Units) BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 3
Overview of the Award BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy is tailored to provide learners with a sound knowledge of business management including analytical and functional skills and the strategic concepts they need in order to meet the requirement of different sectors and respond to the need of employers. The qualification includes six modules four from mandatory and two from optional ones. In order to be awarded this diploma, participants successfully complete all six modules. The diploma should be studied over a twelve-month period if the applicant meets its entry requirements. BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 4
Structure of the Award Learning Hours (Level 6 only) 1200 Guided Learning Hours Formal Teaching: 400 Hours (Lecturing, Tutoring, seminars and/or workshops) Directed Learning: 400 Hours (Discussion, Group Study, Advanced Reading, Research) Independent Learning: 400 hours (Extended research, working through core texts, preparing assignments) Learning Hours (Integrated) 3600 Guided Learning Hours Formal Teaching: 1200 Hours (Lecturing, Tutoring, seminars and/or workshops) Directed Learning: 1200 Hours (Discussion, Group Study, Advanced Reading, Research) Independent Learning: 1200 hours (Extended research, working through core texts, preparing assignments) Number of Modules 6 Credit Value 120 (Single) 360 (Integrated Level 6) Weightage of Each Module Equal Proposed Duration 12 Months (Flexible) Integrated Level 6 is aimed to be completed in 36-month time BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 5
Entry Requirement Advanced Diploma or equivalent (Level 5), or A Level or equivalent with 2 years work experience For Integrated Level 6, A Level or equivalent Guidance Material BIRD s extended syllabus and study guideline include a list of books and journals for learners to study on. Additionally, learners should collect BIRD s specimen coursework and/or examination papers from their study centres. Registered learners can download these from BIRD Website after logging in. Delivery From April 2012 Assessment Written examinations to be held four times a year or written assignment containing 3000 words on each module to be marked by BIRD Appointed Examiners Quality Control All coursework is internally marked but externally moderated. All examination papers are externally set, marked and moderated. Progression BIRD Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy leads learners to the final year undergraduate studies including BBA and BA in Business Management or equivalent to be awarded by various UK and overseas universities through its top-up/advanced entry routes. Review of the Award Once in two-year time by BIRD QA and Qualification Development Team Units for L6 Diploma (single) Six (6) Mandatory Units to be completed BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 6
Strategic Decision Making Management and Leadership Practices Business-to-Business Marketing International Marketing Management Knowledge Management Strategy Services Marketing Learners can take ANY ONE (1) from the optional units below: Technology Management in the Information Age Managerial Economics Islamic finance Units for Integrated L6 Diploma EIGHTEEN (18) UNITS to be completed Twelve (12) Units from Level 4 and Level 5: Corporate Communications Principles of Business Management Marketing Principles and Practices Introduction to Strategic Management Business Economics Managerial Accounting Business Analysis and Change Management Integrated Marketing Communications Business Strategy and Policy Strategic Supply Chain Management Operations Management Managing Human Capital SIX (6) UNITS from Level 6 to be completed Strategic Decision Making Management and Leadership Practices BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 7
Business-to-Business Marketing International Marketing Management Knowledge Management Strategy Services Marketing Further Information For further information and/or detailed course-outlines, please write to: qualifications@birduk.org BIRD L6 Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Strategy/Specification Page 8