Top Graduate Diploma Programs in Management Studies

Prepare for direct entry to a range of postgraduate degrees such as Accounting and Finance, Economics, and Risk and Investment Management at Queen's University Belfast.

Are you an executive leader looking for that competitive edge? Have you completed a Diploma, Degree, or have 5 years experience in a relevant field? Refine and hone your skills to promote yourself as the best possible candidate within your discipline.

Study a variety of topics including:

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A pre-master's programme enhancing your knowledge in modern business management and finance.

You will develop your study skills, English language and subject knowledge in preparation for your chosen Master's degree.

This course leads to the following Masters degrees at the University of Exeter:

*Applicants for the One-Planet MBA must have a minimum of three years' work experience and an IELTS score of 7.0

A flexible programme

If you change your mind and would rather study a Master's in Finance at the University of Exeter then we can offer you the opportunity to change to our Graduate Diploma in Finance in term 2. To qualify for this option you'll need to achieve a minimum of 65% in the Financial Management module in term 1.... [-]

Improve your understanding of business alongside English language development for your postgraduate study in a range business-related programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University.

There are six course options available:

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management course provides an opportunity for those in leadership and management positions to further their study in this area within the context of a Christian framework. The course has a particular focus on not-for-profit organisations.

One year full-time or the equivalent part-time. Part-time students typically progress at the rate of three or four units per year.

Eight units totalling 48 credit points

A blended learning approach, utilising the online learning platform Moodle, is adopted for the delivery of most of the units, comprising off-campus learning components and a residential session at Avondale College of Higher Education (Lake Macquarie Campus), or other designated centre, in July each year. The residential session provides opportunity for students to be involved in significant student-lecturer and student-student interaction.... [-]

The Graduate Diploma in Management (Learning) is a one year course which is a great kick-start for graduates who want to learn how to create their own start-up digital media business. The course is designed to introduce students to the associated entrepreneurial skills required and the opportunities in the rapidly expanding independent games, animation and digital content industry.

This course is intended to give students the skills to manage and run their own creative media businesses. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles and roles relevant to this qualification include:

The Graduate Diploma in Business and Management course is made up of 10 modules and each module consists of around 40 guided learning hours. All modules have an additional 30-50 learning hours of optional materials which comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.

This course will be most suited to individuals who are at least 25 years old and have 5 years managerial work experience and do not have a degree but wish to study for an MBA. On successful completion of the course Students will be able to enrol onto our Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management.

Course Structure Semester 1 (5 months)

As organisations look to increase their understanding and knowledge of diversity, this course aims to impart knowledge and competencies on the key issues of the subject, including inclusion and exclusion, flexible working practices, work-life balance and discrimination law. With a focus on developing knowledge and practical skills in analysis, strategic planning and solving issues within the context of managing diversity, this MA is designed for both current HR professionals who want to progress and recent graduates looking for a career in this field.

This course is delivered by academics with strong connections to the CIPD who are highly research active in areas such as managing global and diverse workforces, the relationship between work and life, labour markets, and leadership. By taking a critical approach, this programme enables you to evaluate policies and practices based on the most recent and relevant theory and research findings, empowering you to make evidence-based decisions about managing a diverse workforce.... [-]

Are you ready to build your skills and knowledge in project management?

Study the Graduate Diploma in Project Management with SCU Online. You’ll learn project management principles including initiation and planning; quality control and risk, project procurement, contract management; and portfolio and program management.... [-]

Tailored to the local government environment, the course enables participants to build an education program that responds to individual needs as it allows students to develop a study plan that matches the requirements of their professional development. Subjects can be studied through intensive block release and the program can also be used as a stepping stone to a Master of Local Government (C04257).

On completion of the course, graduates have a sound understanding of current issues in local government and diverse communities, as well as an ability to relate this knowledge to their workplaces. The program enables students to have access to a combination of both general and specialist study units via flexible delivery modes. Students develop learning skills that allow them to continue their professional development through short courses or further academic study.... [-]

Develop your knowledge and understanding of organizations, the external context in which they operate and how they are managed. Build your language skills with dedicated modules in English for the purposes of study in the fields of Business and Finance and develop a broad set of academic skills to prepare you for a Master's degree in business, management or finance.

Kent's Pre-Master's in Business, Management and Finance provides international students with a route to postgraduate study in a range of postgraduate degrees at Kent Business School.

The programme focuses on developing your academic subject knowledge for postgraduate study while improving your academic skills and English language proficiency.... [-]

Develop your skills and your management skills, through a training and training course where everyone learns to dare to do differently. Blended Learning Manager Training enables you to accelerate the development of your new responsibilities and transform your managerial practice.

EDHEC Blended Learning Manager Training is aimed at professionals with proven professional experience who wish to strengthen their managerial skills.

Prerequisites:

BAC 2 and professional experience confirmed

Admission procedure:

Develop your skills and your management skills, through a training and training course where everyone learns to dare to do differently. 100% online manager training enables you to accelerate the development of your new responsibilities and transform your managerial practice.

EDHEC's 100% online manager training is aimed at professionals with proven professional experience wishing to strengthen their managerial skills.

Prerequisites:

BAC 2 and professional experience confirmed

Admission procedure: