IAM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business and Administrative Management (QCF)

The IAM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business and Administrative Management is inspired by the MBA (Master in Business Administration) model and approaches learning in a practical, applied way. It is aimed at practising managers, and aspiring senior managers, who wish to develop their skills through multiples levels of management. This qualification is equivalent in both level and size to a bachelor degree, with a large number of units covering a broad range of topics, which become more demanding as the learner progresses through the qualification. The wide range of mandatory units ensures that each learner obtains understanding in a large number of areas within the field of strategic management. A flexible assessment structure enables each learner to complete the required assessments in a format which is convenient to the learner. This qualification is aimed at:

• School leavers aged 18 and over • Learners at work who seek to gain knowledge and understanding of business and administrative

management and their application, at a range of levels • Employers • Further Education (FE) colleges • Private colleges • Overseas learning providers

Qualification Accreditation Number: 600/1665/6 Credit Value: 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 1515 This qualification requires the learner to obtain 360 credits. This will be achieved through the completion of 24 mandatory units. 14 of the units are grouped into six assessment groups.

IAM Mandatory grouped units

QCF unit reference

IAM unit number Unit title Credit

value GLH

Level 4 Group 1 Administrative management and systems

A/602/1796 641 Fundamentals of administrative management 15 60 K/602/1809 642 Administrative systems 10 40 Level 4 Group 2 Managing operations and quality

D/602/1810 643 Managing operations 15 60 H/602/1811 644 Managing quality 10 50 Level 4 Group 4 Managing finance, information and knowledge

F/602/1797 645 Managing information and knowledge 15 60 K/602/1812 646 Finance for administrative managers 10 50 Level 5 Group 1 Strategic administration of operations, information and finance

J/602/1820 651 Operations management 15 75 R/602/1822 652 Information for strategic decision making 10 50 L/602/1821 653 Advanced finance for business managers 10 50

Level 5 Group 2 Strategic administration of human resources, knowledge and change L/602/1818 654 Organisational analysis and change 15 75 J/602/1817 655 Human resource management 10 50

R/602/1819 656 Knowledge management strategy 5 25 Level 5 Group 3 Governance, leadership and motivation Y/602/1823 657 The context of corporate governance 10 50

D/602/1824 658 Leadership, motivation and group dynamics 10 50

IAM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business and Administrative Management (QCF)

IAM Mandatory non-grouped units

QCF unit reference

IAM unit number Unit title Credit

value GLH

R/602/4865 647 Managing business facilities 10 50 D/503/0903 661 Strategic management 20 80 K/503/0905 662 The dynamics of leadership 20 80

M/503/0906 663 Management information systems for business 20 80 T/503/0907 664 Advanced finance for decision makers 20 80 R/503/0915 665 Marketing management in business 20 80

Y/503/0916 666 Customer focus for strategic advantage 20 80 D/503/0917 667 Leadership skills 20 80 H/503/0918 668 Managing risk in business 20 80

D/503/1033 669 Business research 30 80

Assessment

Each of the three mandatory Level 4 assessment groups is assessed by either a single, three hour examination or a single, 2000-2500 word assignment. Each of the three mandatory Level 5 assessment groups is assessed by either a single, three hour examination or a single, 2500-3000 word assignment. Unit 661, 662 and 664 are each assessed by either a three hour examination or a 3000-3500 word assignment. Units 663 and 667 are each assessed by a 3000-3500 word reflective portfolio. Unit 669 is assessed by a 3000-3500 word business research project. The remaining units are each assessed by a 3000-3500 word assignment. A score of 40% is required to pass each assessment; results are graded.

Fees and pricing

Registration fee (centres)*: £250.00 (A), £150.00 (B) Registration fee (independent)*: £300.00 (A), £180.00 (B) Assessment fee†: £40.00/£50.00/£60.00 Student membership: Free Study materials and online resources: Free Total cost (centres)‡: £1100.00 (A), £1000.00 (B) Total cost (independents)‡: £1150.00 (A), £1030.00 (B) Registration duration: 3 years * Category A includes all centres and independent learners based or residing in:

European Union (EU) member states; European Free Trade Area (EFTA) member states; British Crown Dependencies

Category B includes all centres and independent learners based or residing in: British Overseas Territories; Rest of the World

† Assessment fees vary, depending on the level of the assessment.

‡ All total costs assume one attempt per assessment. Retakes are charged at £60.00 per assessment.

Progression

Completion of this qualification can lead to the following further studies:

• IAM Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management (QCF)

• Postgraduate university progression