Advanced Diploma In Administrative Management
This qualification is for those who want to use best practice tools and techniques to manage organisations. It enables you to work at a senior level, making and implementing strategic decisions. This makes it a very relevant qualification for those who wish to be recognised in the workplace as a pro-active, knowledgeable and creative member of staff with the relevant qualification to support these qualities.
During this course students begin to strengthen the links between work and study and find that they are able to contribute more and more, and with increasing confidence, to the decision-making processes at their workplace. Importantly, they are accepted in this role by their employers and soon become a central part of the team
You will learn how to:
- Use business models to design and implement effective systems
- Understand and apply strategic decision making skills
- Apply best practice in Human Resource Management
- Use financial and project management tools
- Manage finances and other resources
Benefits to you
- Operate comfortably and effectively at senior levels
- Use your knowledge and experience creatively to deliver organisational improvements
- Prove your ability to operate as a senior manager
- Have a qualification which gives you confidence in your knowledge
Entry Requirements
The Advanced Diploma is open to anyone who has the iam Diploma/4th
level qualifications from the iam or other bodies.
The Advanced Diploma is made up of five units:
Unit 1: Administrative Systems in the Organisation
Unit 2: Strategic Issues in Administration
Unit 3: Administrative Management of Resources
Unit 4: Human Resource Management and Practice
Unit 5: Case Study 2 or Project Report 2
Assessment
The units are assessed by a 3 hour closed book examination.
The paper comprises of a choice of 4 questions from 8, designed
to assess the depth and breadth of candidates knowledge of the
unit.
Duration
The iam Advanced Diploma can normally be completed in 1 to 2
years, depending on the time individuals have available
Progression
Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma entitles students
to full membership, with evident benefits, for example professional
designatory letters. See also iam´s website: www.instam.org
for the over-all benefits of iam membership. Students can progress
from this qualification to a Business Management degree programme.