The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Management is to give people who already have a degree, or extensive business experience, an opportunity to extend their knowledge in a specialised field, without having to complete a degree. Our teaching staff have extensive business experience, combined with excellent academic backgrounds and strong links with the professions, while our programmes have a strong practical and applied focus. We know that our programmes will challenge you, but that you will feel supported by us and excited about your future once you decide to study with us. Our business staff are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with students of all ages and from different cultures. We have strong links with local businesses and focus on creating opportunities whereby our students can obtain real world experience before they graduate. Course Content Compulsory papers MAN334 Strategic Management Elective Papers 60 credits from the following list of papers: CON359 Contemporary Issues IBS360 International Business ETH360 Business Ethics MAN335 Advanced HRM MKT376 Event Management HTM306 Sustainability in Tourism MAN336 Applied Research Project – Management 45 credits from the following list of papers: MAN215 Organisational behaviour MAN232 Operations Management MAN233 Human Resource Development MAN235 Employment Relations Applied Research Project - Management - 30 credits (by POM or AL approval only) Career Opportunities Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Management will have developed skills and knowledge in that specialist business area. The programme provides the theoretical, practical and professional skills appropriate for employment or further study in the sector. Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of management positions, and business consulting in many industries. Satisfactory Completion Every candidate for the qualification of Graduate Diploma in Management is required to follow to the satisfaction of the Board of Studies, a programme of study for a minimum period of one year. Each year of study comprises two 17-week semesters. The overall programme of study for every candidate requires 120 credits for successful completion of the qualification. Individual papers may have specific pre-requisites or other knowledge/skill requirements, which may be required to be satisfied by students. In order to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Management, the student will have been credited with all required papers and electives as specified in the programme schedule.