Management Studies Level 3

  • Course Code: OCN314
  • Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

This Management Studies course is designed for students who wish to understand all the aspects of management and business applications.

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of a manager.
  • Learn how to successfully delegate to members of your team.
  • Investigate the need to monitor and appraise the results.
  • Gain an understanding of how to effectively train and recruit staff.

Course Content

Module 1: Effective Management

  • The Manager's Role
  • Managing Yourself
  • Managing People
  • Managing Information
  • Managing Finance
  • Module 2: Project Management

  • What is project management?
  • Initiation of the project
  • Planning of the project
  • Choosing and motivating the team players within the project
  • Monitoring the project
  • Finalising the project

    Module 3: Delegating Responsibility and Authority

  • Understanding Delegation
  • Analysis
  • Appointment
  • Briefing
  • Monitoring and Controlling
  • Appraisal
  • Module 4: Time, Stress and Crisis Management

  • Evaluate
  • Time Balance
  • Stress
  • Relaxation
  • Crisis
  • Time Management Techniques
  • Module 5: Employing People

  • Recruiting Staff
  • How to Interview People
  • Keeping Staff
  • Parting with Staff
  • Legal Aspects of Employment
  • Paying Staff
  • Module 6: Performance Management

  • The Importance of Monitoring and Recording Performance
  • Performance Agreement
  • Performance Plan
  • Monitor and Review
  • Performance Review
  • Performance Management and Conclusion
  • Module 7: Coaching and Mentoring

  • Understanding Coaching
  • Review progress, give feedback and identify areas for improvement
  • When to Coach
  • Tools of Coaching
  • A Development Plan
  • Provide support for your employee
  • Review and learn from the experience
  • Module 8: Equality and Diversity

  • Introduction
  • The Equality Strands
  • Discrimination
  • Key Legislation
  • Adopting and Promoting Good Practice
  • Course Duration

    Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course takes around 90 hours to complete.

    Assessments

    The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

    Study Method

    The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

    Qualifications

    At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards.

    Course Questions & Answers

    Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

    You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

    Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

    • Student record bag
    • Pen
    • Mouse mat
    • Study guide
    • Comprehensive study notes
    • Personal tutor support
    • Assignment marking and feedback
    • Accreditation

    Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

    No. Each module is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

    Q: Are there any additional costs?

    No, everything you need is included in the price!

    Q: What do I do if I still have questions?

    For further information please contact us.

     

     

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    You also get an allocated tutor who really helped me when I got stuck.

    Jun 2, 2008 Steven Walker, Gillingham
    Open Study College student

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