As an Administrator or Manager in business, government, service industries, education, charities or industry, you may be interested to hear about a programme specifically designed to enhance your existing skills and support your future progression at work. The Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management qualification will develop, enhance and recognise your ability to:

• Demonstrate a high level of expertise within your existing role
• Increase the depth of knowledge you possess in the subject areas essential to this role
• Enhance your understanding of issues within the workplace
• Enable formulation of solutions and responses to complex problems and situations
• Show competence in managing and training others
• maximise your personal development and equip you for promotion

This programme is recognised at Level 5 within the UK National Qualifications Framework.

Level 5 qualifications are at a level equivalent to intermediate Higher Education qualifications such as Diplomas of Higher Education, Foundation and other degrees.

Entry Criteria
• IAM Diploma / IAM DAEA or
• Associate of the IAM or
• NVQ Level 4 (in a related subject) or
• A levels or
• UK Degree / HNC/ HND or
• Equivalent International Qualifications

The aim of this programme is to provide a framework and tools for applying the systems approach to managing systems as an integrative activity. The programme also allows candidates to consider administration in its wider business and environmental context. It introduces candidates to some of the key concepts of higher-level business discourse. Candidates develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles involved in managing organisational resources and to provide an appreciation of the tools and techniques associated with managing finance, projects and facilities. Candidates also develop knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of managing human resources in the organisation.

Units
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


Assessment
The units are assessed by a 3 hour closed book examination. The paper comprises a choice of 4 questions from 8, designed to assess the depth and breadth of candidates' knowledge of the unit.

Time for completion
From 6 months to 3 years

Progression
BA(Hons) Strategic Administrative Management