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University of Essex Online: Business and Management
Institution | University of Essex Online View institution profile |
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Department | University of Essex Online View department profile |
Web | https://online.essex.ac.uk |
enquiries@online.essex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0800 0527 526 |
Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
If you’re seeking a way to gain essential business skills and knowledge while keeping your future study options open, our short postgraduate certificate course in business and management is a great choice.
You will begin the course with a critical introduction to the main principles and practices of contemporary management and organisational behaviour. Our optional modules allow you to create a personalised course that caters to your interests and career aspirations, with areas of study including:
- the key concepts that underlie marketing and how to develop a strategy
- theories of leadership and how they apply in practice
- human resource management and its distinction from personnel approaches
- financial decision-making in the short and long term
Throughout your studies you will be collaborating with your fellow students and tutors through interactive discussion forums, live Q&A sessions and completing thoughtful and well-researched assignments. These will help you develop many of the key transferable skills that will take you far within the ever-changing business world.
After you complete your studies, you have the option to progress onto our postgraduate business pathways in management or finance.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route at least five years’ senior level work experience English language requirements You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries. |
Fees
EU | 3945 GBP for Whole course |
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International | 3945 GBP for Whole course |
England | 3945 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 3945 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 3945 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 3945 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 3945 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Succeeding in business requires not only the knowledge of commercial best practices – it also demands a high level of interpersonal and professional skills. Studying online for a postgraduate diploma is an excellent way to develop both.
This focused course explores many of the key areas of business, including:
the main principles and practices of contemporary management and organisational behaviour
financial decision-making in the short and long term
micro- and macro-economics and their relevance to managerial decision-making
theories of leadership and how they apply in practice
the key concepts that underlie marketing and how to develop a strategy
You can also add in optional modules to tailor your course to your career goals, with topics including project management, human resources and business strategy.
Once you have completed your course, you have the opportunity to advance onto a full Master of Business Management (MBM).
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification Work experience entry route at least five years’ senior level work experience English language requirements |
Fees
EU | 7891 GBP for Whole course |
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International | 7891 GBP for Whole course |
England | 7891 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 7891 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 7891 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 7891 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 7891 GBP for Whole course |
University of Essex Online
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online provide 100% online part-time Masters degrees and short courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. Our students benefit from a flexible approach to learning while receiving the same dedicated support they expect from a top UK university.
We achieved a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2018), for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students). This rating is the highest possible an institution can achieve.
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