Business Management PG Dip

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).

PG Dip Award
January, April, July, October Start
Part-time, Distance, Online Study Mode
16 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

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

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Dip Business Management, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

  • an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience rntry route requirements for our PG Dip Business Management, you must meet the following criteria:

  • at least three years' relevant work experience

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

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.

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