MANAGEMENT STUDIES COURSE
Category: Business & Finance Courses

Course Format
Paper-Based

Approximate Study Time
100 Hours (Self Study)
Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course over 4 monthly payments.

Initial payment of £155.00

Followed by 3 monthly
payments of
£65.00
Price: £350.00
VAT inclusive

Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)
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The Management Studies - Level 3 Course is designed for students who wish to understand the principles and practices of management and their business applications.

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email.

You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment.
 
On successful completion of the course you will receive a recognised level 3 award (Comparable to working at A Level or NVQ Level 3).

Objectives:

The Objectives of the Course are to:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a manger.
  • Delegate authority and monitor and appraise the results.
  • Effectively manage each stage of a project.
  • Understand how to recruit and train new staff.
  • Understand the importance of monitoring staff performance and how to coach staff through each performance cycle.
  • Effectively manage time and reduce workplace stress.

The Course Covers the Following 8 Units:-

Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. There are no external examinations required.

  • Unit One – Effective Management

The following topics are covered: The Manager’s Role; Managing Yourself; Managing People; Managing Information; and Managing Finance.
  • Unit Two – Project Management

The following topics are covered: What is Project Management?; Initiation of the Project; Planning of the Project; Choosing and Motivating the Team Players within the Project; Monitoring the Project; and Finalising the Project.

  • Unit Three – Delegating Responsibility and Authority

The following topics are covered: Understanding delegation; Analysis; Appointment; Briefing; Monitoring and Control; and Appraisal.
  • Unit Four – Time, Stress & Crisis Management

The following topics are covered: Evaluate; Time Balance; Stress; Relaxation; Crisis Management; and Time Management Techniques.

  • Unit Five – Employing People

The following topics are covered: Recruiting Staff; How to Interview People; Keeping Staff; Parting with Staff; Legal Aspects of Employment; and Paying People.

  • Unit Six – Performance Management

The following topics are covered: The Importance of Monitoring and Recording Performance; Performance Agreement; Performance Plan; Monitor and Review; Performance Review; and Performance Management in Conclusion.

  • Unit Seven – Coaching & Mentoring

The following topics are covered: Understanding Coaching; Review Progress, Give Feedback and Identify Areas for Improvement; When to Coach; Tools of coaching; A Development Plan; Provide Support for your Employee; and Review and Learn from the Experience.

  • Unit Eight – Equality & Diversity

The following topics are covered: Introduction; The Equality Strands; Discrimination; Key Legislation; and Adopting and Promoting Good Practice.

Course Duration:

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take approximately 100 hours of study to complete.

Pre-Requirements:

There are no particular entry requirements.

Technical Support:

Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period.
 
Qualification:
 
The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete. On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 3 Management Studies Award.
 
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at A Level or NVQ Level 3.
NCFE

The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

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