Management Studies PgDip/MA top-up
Facts about this course
| Qualification | PgDip/MA top-up |
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| Duration | PgDip: 2 years part time – February (weekend attendance only) and September start dates MA: 1 year top-up – February and September start dates |
| Attendance | PgDip February start: weekends (6 per year) PgDip September start: choice of weekends (6 per year) or afternoon release (1 day per week) MA February and September starts: one weekend and two additional Saturdays |
| Assessment | Tests, case-study analysis, individual and group assignments (mainly work-based), dissertation (MA only) |
| Course structure You can now apply for September 2010 entry for this course. |
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Choose Kingston's Management Studies PgDip/MA top-up
Kingston’s Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) course is suitable for professionals working in all sectors of the economy, whether you are in local government or healthcare, or in private-sector companies such as retail, IT or finance. It will provide you with the skills and qualities that are essential to become an effective manager. Once you have successfully completed the diploma you can undertake a further year’s study to top up your qualification to masters level.
This course is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Successful graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the CMI and you will have the chance to upgrade to full member status depending on your management experience.
What you will study?
After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the DMS course, you will go on to study modules that cover the broader disciplines of management and some more-focused topics. You will develop your evaluation and analytical skills and focus on the application of management techniques to your job. You will gain a strategic and holistic perspective of your organisation that is critical to its success in today’s competitive business environment. You will also have the opportunity to specialise by choosing certain option modules.
If you decide to top up your diploma qualification to masters level, you will undertake the Research Methods and dissertation module, which will prepare you for the production and submission of your dissertation.
This course is taught by staff in Kingston Business School.
Teaching staff include:
- Kent Springdal, course director
- Alex Hill, senior lecturer
Kingston Business School works closely with the business world’s principal professional bodies in order to harmonise its education provision with the needs of today’s business practitioners. You will learn how to turn theory into practice and gain a qualification that has real value in the real world.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Core modules
- Financial Resource Management
- Managing Information
- Managing Operations
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing
- Strategic Management
Option modules (choose 2)
- Creative Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Management
- Managing in the Public and Not-For-Profit Sector
MA only
Related courses
Kingston Business School runs a number of postgraduate and post-experience open days. Visit us and find out how we can help you to achieve your career ambitions.
This programme is distinguished by recognition from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) as an approved management qualification.
Read what some of our alumni have to say about studying management at Kingston Business School.
