Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management - IAM

             (Institute of Administrative Management)

 

Duration: 12 months

 

Fees:  £ 4500 inclusive of VAT and Administration fee.

 

Description:

The aim of this qualification is to provide a framework and tools for applying the systems approach to managing systems as an integrative activity. Candidates develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles involved in managing organisational resources.

 

Entry requirements:

The Diploma is open to anyone who has at least 2 years previous experience or relevant Certificate level qualifications from the iam or other bodies. The Diploma can normally be completed in 1 to 2 years, depending on the time individuals have available. Students are required to demonstrate that their  English language proficiency is at Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) B2, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

 

 

Course Details:

The course contains 5 units as mentioned below:

 

Unit 1: Administrative Systems in the Organisation

The aim of this unit is to offer a framework and tools for applying the systems approach to managing systems as an integrative activity and addressing dynamic organisational issues, including those involving complex problems characterised by uncertainty.

Syllabus

Problem solving and analysis

Designing effective systems

Performance improvement and monitoring

Systems approaches and models

 

Unit 2: Strategic Issues in Administration

The aim of this unit is to consider administration in its wider business and environmental context. It introduces students to some of the key concepts of higher-level business discourse, and develops student awareness of the contemporary issues that are essential to successful professional development.

Syllabus

The organisational environment

Introduction to strategic thinking

The customer-focused organisation

Managing Change and Culture

 

Unit 3: 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 associated with managing finance, projects and facilities.

Syllabus

Managing projects

Managing financial resources

Managing expenditure

Managing facilities

 

Unit 4: Human Resource Management and Practice

The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of managing human resources in the organisation. The unit also aims to develop skills that will enable managers to help individuals set and achieve realistic goals and objectives and improve bottom line organisational performance.

Syllabus

HRM in Context and Practice

Leading and Motivating Teams

Learning and Development

Performance and Reward

 

Unit 5: Case Study 2 or Project Report 2

The Case Study Paper is an integrative examination designed to test students’ knowledge and application of that knowledge to a “real life” situation. A scenario will be provided and questions on it will be aimed at testing knowledge across the whole of the Diploma syllabus.

The scenario will be provided in advance but the 4 compulsory questions will be “unseen”. The scenario will be issued in September each year to cover the following December and June exam diets.

 

Assessment:

1. Units 1-4 are individually assessed by a three hour unseen written paper comprising of a choice of 4 questions from 8. These questions are designed to assess the depth and breadth of candidates’ knowledge of how administrative systems are applied and managed throughout the organisation.

2. Unit 5 is assessed by either a Case Study or a Project Report.