San Michael College, 2nd Floor, 104 - 106 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8LT

ABE - Association of Business Executives - Business Management [more.....]The continuous demand in the private and public sector for staff with sound business education has been the aim for this course. This course offers students opportunity to learn about business and prepares students for work in the business world. This professional business qualification offers people with skills which are essential to be effective in today’s work environment and emphasis is more on the development of practical skills which can be applied in the student’s future working life  

Certificate stage
· Introduction to Business· Introduction to Quantitative Methods· Introduction to Accounting· Introduction to Business Communication  

Diploma 1· Economics Principles and their Application to Business· Organisational Behaviour· Financial Accounting· Quantitative Methods for Business and Management

Diploma 2 Core Modules· Marketing policy Planning and Communication· Human Resources Management· Management in Action

Plus two of the Following· Principles of Business Law · Managerial Accounting
· Systems Analysis and Design

Advanced Diploma · Corporate Strategy and Planning· Managing in  Organisations· International Business (case study)Plus Two of the following· Strategic Marketing Management· Corporate Finance· Strategic Human Resources Management for Business Organisation· Managing the Information Resources      

ABE - Association of Business Executives - Business Information Systems [more.....] This programme will provide you with a stimulating, rigorous and critical understanding of Information Technology in Accounting and Finance. Problems solving & Communication skills are abilities that enhance the study of and aspect of accounting or finance and are most needed areas employers would like their employee to have the best knowledge in.

Certificate Stage· Introduction to Business· Introduction to the world of Computers · Introduction to Accounting· Application and Skills

Diploma 2· Principles of Programming· Networks and Distributed Systems· Quantitative Methods· Systems Analysis  Plus one of the following· Human Resources Management (Management pathway)· Managerial Finance (Finance pathway)

Advanced Diploma· Contemporary Application Development methods· Managing Systems Change· Relational Database Application in Business· Internet Systems Development Plus one of the Following· Strategic Human Resources Management (management)· Corporate Finance (Finance)

ABE - Association of Business Executives -Travel Tourism and Hospitality [more.....] The ABE’s Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Programme provides a pathway through which students aspiring to management roles in the sector can develop a combination of key business skills and industry knowledge in preparation for the varied and demanding careers. For those who would like to work in specialist roles like marketing, IT, and law also professionals with broader knowledge can demonstrate skills such as logical thinking the ability to solve problems and apply the principles of a subject to new situations and people who are all round communicators.

Certificate stage:  Introduction to Business· Introduction to Accounting· Introduction to Business Communication· Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Diploma 1: Economics· Organisational Behaviour· Accounting· Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Plus 2  of the Following · Management Accounting , · Principles of Business law or· Systems Analysis and Design

ICM - Institute of Commercial Management -Diploma in Management Studies [more...]This advanced level management course is regularly selected by employers seeking a suitable programme of study for middle managers. It enable participants to develop both academic and practical knowledge and skills. This course is par to BA (Honours)  as per Framework for Higher Education Qualification levels (FHEQ) L6

Part 1 · Customer Service· Marketing Management· Human Resources Management · Strategic Management

Part 2· Financial Management· The International Business Environment· Corporate Policy
· Leadership Studies

ICM - Institute of Commercial Management - Diploma in Business Studies [more...] Continuing economic activity and Growth in developed, transitional and emerging economies has created excellent career opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for those with demonstrable HRD skills. This
programme has been designed for those with an interest in human resource development, training and personnel management who seek a recognised qualification in order to improve their workplace performance and enhance their career and development prospects.

Diploma · Business Law· Business Management & Administration· Human Resource Development.  International Business Communication            

Advanced Diploma· Employee Relations· Human Resource Development 11· Management theory & Practice· Training & Development

ICM - Institute of Commercial Management -The Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Marketing [more...] Advertising & Public Relation Excellent career opportunities in both public and private sectors, for those with good creative, analytical and inter-personal skills who can demonstrate their ability to develop, communicate and implement ideas and concepts.

Diploma · International Business Communications· Marketing· Advertising· Public Relations· Quantitative Methods for Managers

Advanced Diploma· Campaign Planning & Control· Strategic Marketing Management· Financial Management· Management Theory and Practice·  The Associate Degree in MarketingThis is awarded to those candidates who, having Completed the Graduate Diploma, successfully complete the assignment required for the issue of the Associate Degree.

ICM - Institute of Commercial Management - Marketing Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Diploma & Associate Degree [more...] This programme is designed for those who seek to develop their marketing skills and knowledge. It is suitable for both business students and for those who may be working in an Advertising, Sales, Marketing or PR environment.

Programme Objectives .
To provide students with a body of knowledge which will:
a) enable them to understand and identify consumer needs and trends
b) enable them to understand, define and segment markets
c) provide an understanding of the importance of pricing and pricing strategies
d) develop an understanding of channels of distribution and routes to market
e) develop an understanding of the patterns of consumer behaviour
f) enable them to develop and apply advertising and promotional strategies
g) provide them with a qualification which will enable them to progress to higher level marketing or communications studies at a later stage in their business or academic careers.

Course Structure .

Part 1:1 International Business Communications2 Marketing3 Public Relations4 Quantitative Methods for Managers5 Advertising

(The ICM Diploma in Marketing is awarded on completion of all Part 1 subjects)

(The ICM Advanced Diploma in Marketing is awarded on completion of Parts 1 & 2)

(The ICM Graduate Diploma in Marketing is awarded on completion of Parts1, 2 & 3)

The Associate Degree in Marketing This is awarded to those candidates who, having completed the Graduate Diploma, successfully complete the assignment required for the issue of the Associate Degree. Information in respect of the assignment may be obtained from the Institute or from the ICM website.

CIPS - Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply - [more...] CIPS is an international organisation, based in the UK, serving the purchase and supply profession. Dedicated to promoting good practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community. CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skill, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS assists individuals, organisations and the profession as a whole.

Levels of study: Level 3-6
Entry requirement: This award can be studied by UK members and is the ideal entry for anyone new to the profession as no prior qualifications or experience is required. It comprises of  five units.

Course Structure:
Level 3   Understanding the purchasing environment
                                Purchasing operations
                                Client and Supplier relationships
                                Securing Supply
                                Purchasing in action

Level 4—Foundation Diploma
                                Effective negotiation in purchasing and supply
                                Developing contract in purchasing and supply
                                Measuring purchasing performance
                                Managing purchasing and supply relationships
                                Purchasing contexts

Level 5– Advanced Diploma in purchasing and supply
Three core units and 5 optional
                                Management in the purchasing function
                                Risk Management and supply chain Vulnerability
                                Improving Supply chain Performance
 Optional units: Marketing for purchasers, Storage and Distribution, Operation Management in Supply Chain, The machinery of Government, Contracting in the Public Sector.

Level 6 Graduate Diploma: Core units. Leading and Influencing in purchasing
                                                                                      Strategic supply chain management
                                                                                       Supply chain management in Practice

Optional units: Legal aspect in purchase and supply, Advanced project management, Finance for purchasers, Strategic Public sector Programme management, Public sector stakeholder and governance.

Introductory Diploma in Management: This is a tightly focused package that uses some of the modules from the IMQ Diploma in Management, and can produce a step change in a candidate's management performance quickly and economically.

Although there are some core (mandatory) sessions, the flexible structure if this qualification means that the IMQ Diploma in Management can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual and the employer.

If you are a middle manager with a little or no formal training, or returning from a career break, you can benefit from this programme which provides an ideal start to your ongoing future development.

Successful completion of the ILM IMQ Introductory Diploma in Management will accumulate 'credit' study hours for the full IMQ Diploma in Management which participants may progress to. This will enable candidates to proceed to ILM level 4 diploma in Management.
Entry Requirement:
Participants will normally be either practising or aspiring middle managers. There are no formal educational requirements although candidates will need to have sufficient literacy skills to complete and meet the assessment criteria.

Course content:
Managing Self
Managing Information
Managing Activities
Managing Resources

Level 7 Master Professional Diploma in Strategic and Development: City and Guilds’ Master Professional Diploma combines the strategic management theory and practical skills with the experience of your learners to give them the development opportunities the students need. Upon completion students will be equipped with the high level strategic management and leadership skills to implement innovative business practice and strategy in their  organisation, and seamlessly transfer those skills to any industry in which they find themselves.Entry requirement: First degree in related discipline or 5 years management experience at strategic position.
  
Course content:
                1              Developing the reflective practitioner
                2              The strategic environment of occupational sector
                3              Managing a Human Resource & Training & Develop. Strategy
                4              Developing a corporate Marketing
                5              Project Management
                6              Quality Management and Innovation
                7              Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
                8              Financial Management and Budgetary control
                9              Strategic Leadership
                10           Internationalisation and Globalisation
                11           Scientific Research and Development
                12           The organisation the environment and sustainable development
                13           Resources Management
                13           Managing a Corporate Business Strategy

Mandatory Units 1, 2, 6 and Principles and Practice in Research plus and other 4 modules

NVQ in Business and Administration code 05560 : These NVQs are work-oriented qualifications and are suitable for those who understand administration related activities. They are open to candidates of either gender and there are no entry barriers on grounds of race, creed or previous academic attainment or learning.

The aim of these qualification is to recognise the skills and competences of candidates in the workplace. The qualifications provides individuals with an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge for a career in business and administration. The units encompass a broad range of competencies from the administration sectors. Employees will benefit from: a clear understanding of their responsibility within their organisation, the opportunity to develop new skills, the recognition of existing skills employers will benefit from improved staff performance and motivation, improvement in the quality of service to customers,  the opportunity to improve customer retention levels.

To achieve a full award, candidates must complete six units in total from two mandatory units and four optional units At least three optional units must be from group B

Mandatory units: - carry out your responsibilities at work within your business environment.
Optional units—group A.

Manage and evaluate customer relations * Research, analyse and report information.

Optional—group B

Manage an office facility, Manage contracts, Negotiate and agree budgets, Monitor & review the implementation of corporate objective, strategies & policies, Inform       and facilitate corporate decision making. Evaluate internal and external factors and promote partnership working, managing risk, create and manage information systems, Manage projects, Promote innovation and change, Recruit, select and keep colleagues. Etc

COUNCIL for LICENSED CONVEYANCERS: [more.......] What is Conveyancing?
Transferring the ownership of a house, flat or piece of land from one person to  another is known as conveyancing, legally anyone can do it for themselves, if they have time, knowledge and confidence. However, most people prefer to employ a professional.

Who are Licensed Conveyancers?  A Licensed conveyancer is a specialist property lawyer, someone who is trained and qualified in all aspects of the law dealing with property. For example problems can arise with rights of way, legal ownership and planning matters, all of which require expert attention.

Requirement: To achieve the long term aim of owning your own business as a Licensed Conveyancer, you will need a all round education with at least four GCSEs (or GCE “O” LEVEL, CSE equivalents) including English “A” level law would be useful, but not essential. Applicants with a Law degree or LPC will be exempt from the equivalent examinations. You are required to apply to the Council for registration as a student. If you for not have all entry requirements but are keen to progress and  consider your potential can be realised, please do apply to the Council for special consideration.

Course content: Two Levels

Level 1 Foundation stage

· Introduction to Licensed Conveyancing
· Conveyancing Practice & Procedure
· Introduction to Law & Legal Method
· Contract law

Final

· Bookkeeping and Accounts
· Conveyaning Law & Practice
· Landlord and Tenant

BTEC HNC in Business (Finance): [More.....]This is designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to Professional body requirements and National Standards where appropriate, with  a strong work related emphasis. The qualification  provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows progression direct into employment. This offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in their sector
What are the entry requirements?
You will normally need to have at least one of the following:
a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area
an AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
a GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at level A-C other related Level 3 qualifications
an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution related work experience.

More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector. What is the course structure?
The course is made up of ten units – five core units, which everyone takes, and five specialist units.  At least 50% of this qualification must be made up of H2 units.  The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth, and there is opportunity to follow a clear specialist pathway.  These specialist pathways are recognised in the following endorsed qualification titles:

COURSE CONTENTS:

Five core units:

Marketing (H1)

Managing Financial Resources and Decisions (H1)

Organisations and Behaviour (H1)

Business Environment (H1)

Research Project (H2)

Four compulsory specialist units:

Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting (H1)

Financial Systems and Auditing (H2)

Financial Reporting (H2)

Taxation (H2)

Select one specialist unit from the following list:

Common Law I (H1)

Business Decision Making (H2)

Business Strategy (H2)

Managing Professional Development (H2)