UCMK Higher Education Courses

Management ILM Level 4 Award

Department: BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT &
MARKETING
Subject area: Management
Course Code: 2969 Course Level: 4
Awarding Body: Institute of Leadership and
Management (ILM)
Location: UCMK
Mode of study: PT Duration: One term
Start Date: September, January, April Award: ILM Award

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements to join this course, but you should be a practising manager or have been a manager with at least three years' work experience and have a good command of English, both written and verbal.

Key Features 

  • Short course
  • Study whilst working full-time
  • Assessment based on experience in the workplace.

About the Course

This concise qualification consists of two mandatory units, which cover the core research analysis and group-working skills essential to practising or potential middle managers. Attendance is over 11 weeks during the evening.

Course Content

The two units are:

  • Understanding the Management Role - examines organisational structures and functions, the roles and responsibilities of middle managers and the effect of communication and interpersonal skills on managerial performance.
  • Developing Management Skills - concentrates on developing skills in information gathering and analysis, plus reviewing research, together with essential group discussion and evaluation skills.

Assessment

Assessment is by the completion of one work-based assignment, which is completed towards the end of the course.

Career Opportunities

The skills and knowledge learnt on this course cut across all sectors of business and the public sector.

Next Steps

On successful completion of this course, you may wish to undertake the Foundation Degree in Business with the Leadership and Management option.

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