Part-Time Evening Diploma in Management Studies draft

Program Overview

The DBS Diploma in Management Studies equips aspiring and newly appointed managers with foundational skills in management principles, human resource management, organizational communications, and finance. Through practical assignments and assessments, students develop competencies in key business functions, enabling them to enhance their career prospects or advance their personal performance. The program is particularly suited for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of modern management theory and practice.

Program Outline

Extracted Information from DBS Diploma in Management Studies:

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This program explores key areas in modern management theory and practice, providing newly appointed managers, the self-employed, and individuals seeking to enhance personal performance with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Students gain an understanding of management principles, human resource management, organizational communications, and finance, while acquiring foundational skills in key information technology applications used in the contemporary work environment.
• Objectives:
• Equip learners with competencies across various business functions.
• Enable learners to develop foundational skills for human resource management.
• Apply tools and techniques for effective organizational communication.
• Understand the significance of financial management for effective business operations.
• Enhance the ability to use current office software applications.

Outline:

• Content:
• Principles of Management: Covers complexities of modern management, organizational structure, and culture.
• Information Technology Applications: Develops practical digital skills, understanding of key workplace technologies, and practical skills in databases, spreadsheets, data analysis, and presentation.
• Human Resource Management: Provides insights into HRM, its role in organizations, current trends, and foundational tools for effective Human Resource Management.
• Contemporary Management Practice: Explores key areas in modern management, developing key competencies required of a professional manager.
• Organisational Communications: Equips students with skills and techniques for effective communication, focusing on different styles and contexts.
• Financial Management Principles: Covers basic financial and management principles used in modern organizations, focusing on both financial and management accounting techniques.
• Structure:
• Divided into five modules.
• Students attend one evening per week over two semesters or during a 17-week intensive course during the spring intake.
• Requires completion of 100% written assignment at the end of each module to be awarded the Diploma.
• Schedule:
• One evening per week, 6.15-9.30pm.
• Next intake: January 2024.
• Duration: 1 academic year (part-time).

Assessment:

• To meet the program requirements, students complete the following assessments:
• Principles of Management: group presentation (100%)
• Information Technology Applications: lab project (100%)
• Human Resource Management: individual written assignment (100%)
• Contemporary Management Practice: individual written assignment (100%)
• Organisational Communications: group assignment and presentation (100%)
• Financial Management Principles: weekly assignments (30%) and final exam (70%)

Careers:

• Completion of the program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to work in various business and management roles.
• The program can also enhance the career profile of non-business candidates and small business owners by providing an understanding of crucial marketing, financial, and human resource strategies for organizations.
• The Diploma in Management Studies also entitles students to exemptions at Level 1 of some of the Evening Business, Marketing, and Accounting & Finance (Hons) Degree programs at DBS.

Other:

• The program is particularly suited for aspiring or newly appointed managers, section leaders, the self-employed, and those interested in enhancing personal performance.
• Potential careers include: Administration Assistant, Office Manager, Accounts Administrator, Business Start-up.
• The fee for this Diploma is €2,000, which includes tuition, registration, exam fees, and DBS library membership.
• Students can avail of various facilities to assist them in their studies, including the Online Notes System (DBS Moodle), DBS Library Aungier Street, DBS Careers and Appointment Service, subsidized parking, and subsidized student canteen.