Program Overview

PgC/PgD Business Administration

Overview

This PgC/PgD Business Administration or PgC in Business Administration (Integrated Care) will allow you to engage in part of the Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) whilst also allow organisations to engage as a more cost effective CPD offering. Undertaking this qualification demonstrates determination to succeed in your chosen career and achieve your potential. With its distinctive nature the course aims to develop analytical and strategic management skills using concepts derived from a wide range of academic disciplines. With its flexible and practical nature, the course is designed to fit in with existing career commitments, offering flexibility for managers and senior leaders across several different industries and sectors who are wanting to boost their career prospects whilst continuing to work.

By offering an initial 120-credit option it allows students / organisations an opportunity to have a more in-depth understanding of how the Suffolk Executive MBA will begin to enhance a participant’s ability to think critically. Whilst not being confined to which modules studied (which make up 120 credits) students are able to obtain their PgC/PgD Business Administration or PgC in Business Administration (Integrated Care).

Students will be involved in live management issues through various projects and assessments, developing leadership and management skills, and undertaking both group-based and individual work. The blended approach to the teaching combines a multitude of different traditional classroom learning supported by additional forms of online learning and a Postgraduate Workshop Series. The Postgraduate Workshop Series aims to address a wide range of current management issues and offers an opportunity to discuss these themes with academics and practitioners.

At the University of Suffolk, we actively encourage students to fundamentally question generally accepted management and leadership understanding by drawing upon the full range of social scientific knowledge. Not only does this develop a greater awareness of the complex nature of organisations and their functions, but it develops the transferable skills of evaluation and analysis required of senior management. This enables students to respond creatively and effectively to the challenges presented by a global business environment, and to broaden the range of management responsibilities they undertake.

Course Modules

Students will pick 120 credits (after discussion with course leader) from the Suffolk Executive Waterfront MBA, comprising modules at level 7.

• Finance for Non-Finance Leaders (20 Credits)
• Managing in a Changing Environment (20 Credits)
• Using Data in Decision Making (20 Credits)
• Marketing, Branding and Strategy (30 Credits)
• Health and Care Integration: Policy, Systems, Practice and Leadership (30 Credits)
• Leadership & Organisational Behaviour (30 Credits)

Entry Requirements

• Students will be required to have at least three years relevant work experience before starting. Preferably students will hold a degree with a 2:2 minimum classification, but experience will also be considered.
• Students will be required to supply two references, preferably one academic and one from recent or current employment. Applicants will be asked to attend an interview.

Fees and Funding

• Postgraduate Diploma 2025/26:
  • UK Full-time Tuition Fee: £6,100 per year
  • UK Part-Time Tuition Fee: £1,017 per 20 credit module
  • International Full-time Tuition Fee: £10,140 per year

Career Opportunities

• Senior Manager
• Executive Director
• Business Consultant
• Project Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Operations Manager
• Change Management Specialist
• Strategy Analyst
• Leadership Development Specialist
• and many more

Facilities and Resources

The University’s main campus is located on the stunning Ipswich Waterfront. Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in modern surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.