Established
in 1915, the Institute
of Administrative Management (IAM) is the only UK
government recognised professional body for both practising
and aspiring Administrative Managers. iam qualifications
and Membership of the Institute will provide you with
the expertise, knowledge and practical skills to sustain
your competitive advantage. |
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Introduction |
The iam supports managers (and aspiring managers)
at all levels. The aim of iam is to improve
both personal and organisational performance through a systematic
approach to Professional Development. The course will enable
you to:
- Operate comfortably and effectively at senior levels
- Use your knowledge and experience creatively to deliver
organisational improvements
- Prove your ability to operate as a senior manager
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Course Aims |
The main aim of the course is to enable learners to:
- Use business models to design and implement effective
systems
- Understand and apply strategic decision making skills
- Apply best practice in Human Resource Management
- Use financial and project management tools
- Manage finances and other resources
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Course
Market |
The Advanced Diploma is for individuals who want to use best
practice tools and techniques to manage organisations. It enables individuals
to work at a senior level, making and implementing strategic decisions.
The course is aimed principally at providing a professional
qualification for the following markets:
- employees wishing to develop their professional skills
in business administration;
- students wishing to achieve a Degree in a flexible and
modular basis, at their own convenience and timescale;
- international students aiming to achieve a world class
professional qualification in business administration.
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Course Structure |
The Advanced Diploma is made up of 5 units
and all t he subjects are compulsory
Unit 1 |
Administrative Systems in
the Organisation |
Unit 2 |
Strategic Issues in Administration |
Unit 3 |
Administrative Management
of Resources |
Unit 4 |
Human Resource Management
and Practice |
Unit 5 |
Case Study 2 or Project
Report 2 |
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Duration |
The Course is for duration
of 12 Months, with exams taken at the end of each
six month term.
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Assessment |
Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of
the second year of a UK Business Management degree programme.
The examinations are set and marked externally. All subjects
will be assessed by a written external examination of three
hours duration.
nits 1 - 4 are assessed by a three hour unseen written paper
comprising of a choice of 4 questions from 8, designed to assess
the depth and breadth of candidates' knowledge of the unit.
Unit
5 project report is assessed either by a three hour case study
exam, or by a 3,000 - 4,000 word work based project report. |
Entry Requirements |
The Advanced Diploma is
open to anyone who has relevant Diploma level qualifications
from the iam or other recognised bodies.
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Exemptions |
The Institute operates an exemption
scheme which offers students recognition for other relevant
academic or Professional qualifications they may hold. The
following exemptions should be considered as a guideline only.
- Exemption from the whole of the Diploma in Administrative
Management is available to holders of:
- a degree awarded by a United Kingdom university in
a related discipline,
- a BTEC or SQA (Scottish Qualifications
Authority ) award in a relevant discipline,
- an NVQ/SVQ/VRQ Level 4 in a related discipline,
- another recognised academic or professional qualification
which has been approved for exemption by the Institute
- It is possible to obtain exemption from individual
units of the Diploma in Administrative Management.
Holders of qualifications on the exemptions list are
entitled to submit a claim for exemption from the units
as specified, using the official form.
- The Institute is also willing
to consider applications for exemption from individuals
who hold other qualifications provided they are from
a reputable awarding body where both the level and
content of its syllabus matches those of the Institute's
qualifications.
- The
Institute will also consider applications from educational
institutions or examining bodies whose courses
and assessment methods might also satisfy the Institute's
criteria for exemption. Once such an exemption has
been approved by the Institute, students successfully
completing the course may apply or exemptions individually.
- All applications
for exemptions must be made on the Institute’s
official form accompanied by:
- proof of qualification
- details of syllabus, relevant examination
papers and assessment procedure if offering
a qualification not on the approved list.
- It is advisable to submit exemption claims before entering
for examinations. Exemptions cannot be granted for subjects
that have previously been failed by examination.
The Institute's
decision on exemptions is FINAL. |
| Progression: |
The iam qualifications offer
excellent progression opportunities from Level 2 to a Degree,
and to provide further progression, an MBA programme is being
developed, for which validation is currently pending.
Students can progress from the Advanced Diploma in Administrative
Management to the BA(Hons) Degree Programme. Successful completion
of the Advanced Diploma entitles students to full membership
of the iam.
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