The Diploma provides foundational knowledge in management, focusing on basic principles, skills, and practical applications. It is equivalent to one year of full-time study and prepares students for entry-level roles or further studies.
Objective
- Introduce core management concepts, business functions, and professional skills.
- Develop foundational analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ensure credits are transferable to an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s degree.
Suggested Subject Breakdown
The Diploma is divided into 6 subjects (5 credits each, 250 notional hours per subject) to cover essential management areas. Each subject includes lectures, tutorials, assignments, and assessments.
| Subject | Description | Credits | Notional Hours | Learning Outcomes |
| Introduction to Management | Covers principles of management, organizational structures, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. | 5 | 250 | Understand management theories and apply them to basic organizational scenarios. |
| Business Communication | Focuses on written and oral communication skills, report writing, presentations, and workplace etiquette. | 5 | 250 | Develop effective communication skills for professional settings. |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | Introduces financial and management accounting, basic bookkeeping, financial statements, and budgeting. | 5 | 250 | Prepare and interpret basic financial statements. |
| Principles of Marketing | Explores marketing concepts, market segmentation, consumer behavior, and the marketing mix (4Ps). | 5 | 250 | Analyze markets and develop basic marketing strategies. |
| Introduction to Economics | Covers microeconomics (supply, demand, markets) and macroeconomics (GDP, inflation, fiscal policy). | 5 | 250 | Understand economic principles affecting business decisions. |
| Business Mathematics and Statistics | Includes basic algebra, financial mathematics, descriptive statistics, and data interpretation. | 5 | 250 | Apply quantitative techniques to business problem-solving. |
Delivery and Assessment
- Delivery: Each subject includes approximately 60–70 hours of lectures/tutorials, 100–120 hours of self-study, and 60–70 hours for assignments/projects/exams.
- Assessment: Combination of continuous assessments (40–50%, e.g., quizzes, assignments, group projects) and final exams (50–60%).
- Practical Component: Subjects like Business Communication and Principles of Marketing include practical exercises (e.g., presentations, market surveys).
Total
- Credits: 30
- Notional Hours: 1500 (6 subjects × 250 hours) -time 1 year
Pathway
- The Diploma equips students with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level roles (e.g., administrative assistant, marketing coordinator) or progression to the Advanced Diploma.
Credits are recognized for entry into year 2 of a Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma program.
