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With the developing complexities in the management of businesses worldwide in the realm of Business, explore a world of opportunities and unlock the future with a Diploma in Business Management at Westford University College.
About Diploma in Business Management
The Diploma in Business Management is awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority. This course serves a two-fold purpose. While it prepares students to pursue their further education in the field of business, it also enables them to step into the world of business and get a head-start into their careers.
This five-month long course comprises of three modules that extensively cover topics such as Human Resource Management, Operations and Technology management, and Principles of Marketing. The course is designed in a manner to give students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and hone skillsets using both theoretical and practical application. Diploma in Business Management is for all those who are enthusiastic about getting an edge over their competitors. It is for those who wish to polish their managerial and operational skillsets to stand out of the crowd and be recognized for their exceptional work ethics, leadership qualities and immense knowledge of their business.
Key Learnings
- Organizational Skills
- Operational Skills
- Practices of Human Resources Professional
- HRM decision making
- Recruitment Strategies
- Management Techniques
- Principles and Functions of Marketing
- Marketing Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning
- Digital Marketing
- Technology Management
The Diploma in Business Management is a dual certified program enabling learners to obtain a certificate of “Certified Team Leader” from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK.
About Certified Team Leader
The program’s goal is to help learners transition from working on their own to manage others and to prepare them to take responsibility for getting work done through others on the team and to effectively manage team members by sharing information, offering autonomy, being aware of people’s needs, and providing direction.
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Modules
The module attempts to emphasize the significance of organizations and the complexity of interactions, relationships and processes are played out daily. This module is to develop the analytical skills which will assist you to obtain valuable insights into organizational work life. At the core of the course is characterization and discussion of everyday functions and roles managers take part in, such as sense-making, sense-giving, decision-making, leading, motivating, planning, organizing, mentoring, monitoring, and influencing.
Learning Outcomes- Understand the roles, relationships, and delivery models of HR managers in an organizational context.
- Learn about the impact of internal and external factors that affect HRM decision making.
- Acquire knowledge of the best practices in recruitment, performance management, organizational development, rewards, training and development.
This Unit equips candidates with a knowledge of the theories, concepts and principles within an operations management framework. This will see a range of issues being discussed, including the contribution of quality management, organizational productivity and the impact of workflow within a case context. The students will understand the value of applying certain technology. Continuous development of technology within the organization will be assessed, exploring several modern-day applications that are available.
Learning Outcomes- Critically analyze Operations management within an organizational context.
- Learn the use of technology management to advance an organization’s competitive advantage.
- Understand quality management techniques to improving the performance of an organization.
This module is thoughtfully designed to introduce learners to the core marketing principles, helping them create effective marketing plans. It covers essential frameworks, models, theories, and marketing concepts that can be used to achieve specific goals. Additionally, the module offers up-to-date knowledge on marketing analytics, digital marketing, and social media strategies, enabling learners to relate these concepts to real-life examples, including the products and services they encounter daily.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concepts, role, and contemporary significance of marketing as a function in an organization.
- Acquire Marketing techniques and apply the Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning concept for a marketing plan.
- Learn to develop marketing plans using the marketing mix for branding.
The Diploma in Business Management is designed for professionals with administrative and mid-management level experience who want to pursue career paths in the field of business or establish their own company. The Diploma in Business Management will also be useful for professionals seeking a general understanding of business management and students interested in pursuing undergraduate business courses.
A team-lead or managerial level position.
An opportunity to explore the possibility of setting up your own business.
A promotion in HRM, Marketing or Operations.
A student who has completed a Diploma in Business Management can look forward to receiving easy admission into business-related courses and excel in academics
Opening new doors with additional knowledge of Digital Marketing and E-Economy.
About Scottish Qualifications Authority
The Scottish Qualifications Authority – SQA, sponsored by the Scottish Government’s Learning Directorate, has two primary roles: accreditation and qualifications. It accredits credentials other than degrees and approves and guarantees quality to notify bodies that intend to admit individuals for such qualifications. The awarding body, on the other hand, refers to the development and implementation, validation, evaluation, qualifications, and ensuring that they are up to date and that certificates are issued to candidates. Under these functions, the SQA provides a variety of services for companies and training providers, from training courses and central approvals to personalized awards, credit scores, and licensing services.
Why SQA?
- SQA Qualifications are recognised worldwide.
- Qualifications provide clear educational and employment progression pathways and are supported by the industry.
- Provides vocational skills specific to occupations or sectors.
- Each SQA qualification is benchmarked against qualifications on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
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