Our distance learning QQI Advanced Major Award in Management equips Managers including those new to Management with comprehensive skills in the management of people, resources and activities. The course is based around eight sought after and highly practical modules but you have a choice of 6 elective modules.
At The Open College we offer our students the chance to create the course that suits them by providing many options on elective modules as listed in the next section – Course Details. We are the market leaders in price, quality and in providing our students with detailed educational materials supported by tutors who are experts and fully qualified in their fields.
Requirement in credit value for this Major Award is 120 Credits with 15 Credits per Module available.
Options include:
Mandatory Modules (60 Credits):
Elective Options: A minimum of 4 components with credit value of 60 from the following components:
* Students taking these modules will have to sit an online theory examination.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:
Progression to further Studies:
Assessment:
| College | The Open College |
| Course ID | 121440 |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 18 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 6 Advanced Major Award in Business Management – 6M4587 |
| Course Duration | 13 Months |
| Course Time | This Advanced Major certificate in Business Management – 6M4587 course is completed fully through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 13 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college. |
| Course Fee | 1,190.00 |
| Entry Requirements | Entry Requirements / Prerequisites: Level 5 Award or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Business or Management) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Students must currently be working (or on work experience) in the Business sector for a minimum of 30 hours (see below), as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience. As part of the assessment for the Personal & Professional Development module, learners are required to complete a skills demonstration. This skills demonstration can be carried out in the work placement or other appropriate professional work placement. You will not need to complete a separate work placement if you are either employed, or have to undertake a work placement for another module. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 6 are expected to be able to: fluently read, draft, prepare and understand complex information, including quantitative information, that is personally relevant and reflecting a broad knowledge base. For example, this might include text and other information relating to abstract theoretical ideas, concerns or procedures, such as local planning concerns in relation to broader spatial strategy, political issues in relation to particular agenda, budget plans / specifications. Certain assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a Supervisor or Line manager. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. |
| Career Path | Progression to further Studies: - This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. - Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study in the area of Business/Management. - Students who successfully complete this Major Award can use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities. |
| Course Code | 6M4587 |
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