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Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management

Introduction

The Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management has been developed for individuals who want to enhance their career prospects, gain a professional qualification and have the opportunity to progress to the final year of a degree programme. The Advanced Diploma will equip you to operate at senior levels in any organisation, allowing you to use your knowledge and experience to deliver solutions as a manager in today’s business world. The qualification is assessed through externally marked examinations and assignments.

Awarding Body

IAM (Institute of Administrative Management) www.instam.org

Course Duration

18 Months (full-time)

Entry Requirements

»	Diploma OR any equivalent (NQF Level 4) qualification
»	Students (aged 21 or above) with equivalent work experience will also be considered for eligibility.
»	IELTS 5.5 or Equivalent Score
»	18 years of age or over

Academic Level

NQF Level 5 (equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree)

Course Modules

Administrative systems in the organisation

This unit examines the framework and tools to critically assess how the objectives and techniques of organisational improvement can be used to enhance the performance of organisational processes.

Strategic issues in administration

This unit introduces some of the concepts of higher level business thinking and develops awareness of the contemporary issues that are essential to successful professional development.

Human resource management and practice

This unit provides the understanding needed to effectively utilise models of personnel management and human resource management and implement leadership strategies.

Administrative management of resources

The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles involved in managing organisational resources and to provide an appreciation of the tools and techniques for managing finance, projects and facilities.

Case study or project report

The case study paper is designed to test the application of knowledge and skills acquired during the course to a real life situation. Alternatively a report demonstrating the application of the same knowledge and skills within a project can be completed outside of examinations.

Career Guidance

Holders of both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma are eligible for progression on to the final year of first (bachelor) degree programmes run by numerous universities. Students can also begin a career in administrative management.