The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Management is to provide students who already have a degree, or extensive applicable experience, with theoretical and applied knowledge in Applied Management. Learn how to analyse strategic issues facing organisations, understand costing and financial management processes and develop and implement appropriate policies in operations and general management. High importance is placed on the development of ‘soft’ skills for management (such as communication, business writing, presenting, interpersonal and problem solving skills) in addition to the development of specific business knowledge and skills. Course Content Level 6 papers (elective) - complete one of the following: MGT203 Operations Management (Level 6) 15 Credits MGT205 Introduction to Strategic Management (Level 6) 15 Credits MGT215 Organisational Behaviour (Level 6) 15 Credits MGT218 Contract Law and Business Relationships (Level 6) 15 Credits MGT219 Change Management (Level 6) 15 Credits Level 7 paper (compulsory) – complete the following: MGT303 Strategic Management (Level 7) 15 Credits Level 7 papers (elective) – complete one of the following: MGT310 Management Dissertation (30 credits) MGT320 Internship (30 credits) Career opportunities: Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Applied Management will critically analyse issues facing organisations, develop and implement policy in the areas of operations and general management and understand costing and financial management processes. They will solve problems, both independently and as part of a team. Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of management disciplines in both the public and private sectors, such as operations management and general management. Satisfactory Completion For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme and be eligible for the awarding of the qualification Graduate Certificate in in Applied Management, they must have completed all scheduled course work requirements and assessments, successfully completed assessment requirements for all papers, and achieved a total of 60 credits as specified in the programme schedule. The timeframe for completion of this programme is three years.