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Management Studies

The six-unit Level 5 BTEC Professional Certificate in Management Studies provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the knowledge and skills required for successful middle management. The two-unit core provides essential underpinning knowledge and skills. The four specialist units have been selected to allow learners to obtain a rounded programme of development.

Who is the course for?
The Level 5 BTEC Professional Certificate offers a specialist work-related qualification for learners wanting to confirm or extend their work experience, in a management role. It also provides a suitable qualification for those wishing to change career or move into management.

What will I study?
• Marketing Management
• Personal Development
• Leadership • Financial Awareness
• Recruitment and Selection
• Communications at Work

How will I be taught?
The Professional Certificate in Management Studies is delivered via blended learning and requires attendance on 12 Mondays from 9.30am to 5pm across the academic year, in addition to a half day induction.
There are six units, each of which are delivered during two Monday workshops, by an experienced, specialist, programme tutor, who will also support you during the completion of your work-based project for that unit.

How will I be assessed?
All units are assessed via a work-based assignment..

Where could this course lead?
This qualification facilitates entry in a Level 6 programme such as an honours degree in Business and Management or a specialist Level 7 Programme. The Professional Certificate is also recognised by the Chartered Management Institute, and successful students will receive a certificate of membership eligibility alongside their Professional Certificate.

Entry Requirements

Although there are no specific entry requirements, we would normally expect students to possess a suitable level 3 qualification. However, all students are interviewed before enrolment, and the ability to benefit from the course and satisfactorily complete are the real priority.

Management experience will normally be required, and access to a workplace is needed to allow completion of the work-based assignments. The course manager will advise you on your appropriate level of entry.