Business Management Distance Learning Course - Distance

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  • Objectives
    At the end of the course you will be able to:

    *Define the manager’s role
    *Describe techniques for managing resources effectively
    *List the legal requirements of recruiting staff
    *Describe techniques for retaining and parting with staff
    *Monitor and review staff performance
    *Apply good practice in developing staff
    *Understand techniques for managing time effectively
    *Use methods of dealing with stress and crisis
  • Academic title
    At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"
  • Course description

    Student Profile

    This programme is designed for people seeking to understand and apply the principles of managing staff and resources in a variety of businesses.  The course is particularly suited to the general manager with responsibility for a small organisation or a department, needing a broad understanding of management techniques.

    Study Method

    The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email.

    Timescale

    To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month time period.

    Tutor Support

    You will receive full tutor support for a full year from the day you receive the course by e-mail and post.

    Assessment

    Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments. You complete these assignments and send them to your tutor for marking. There is no word count, however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question asked, one sentence answers will be rejected. 

    Awarding Body Information

    NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland

    Course Outline

    Module A: Effective Management
    • The manager’s role
    • Managing yourself
    • Managing people
    • Managing information
    • Managing finance

    Module B: Employing People
    • Recruiting staff
    • Legal aspects of employment
    • Keeping staff
    • Parting with staff

    Module C: Performance Management
    • Performance Management
    • Contracts of Employment
    • Equal Opportunities
    • Disciplinary Management
    • Categorising Conduct
    • Managing Assertiveness

    Module D: Time Stress & Crisis Management
    • Evaluating your situation
    • Time balance techniques
    • Stress
    • Relaxation
    • Crises
    • Time management techniques

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