Summary
Advance your career path in management with this applied learning Diploma in Management. Develop your core skills in the management of others, learn more about your own management style, how best to lead and motivate others, and best practice in this area, with our industry experts. Investing in the development of your people in the workplace is fundamental to achieving business growth. A people-centric approach puts you in the strongest position to out compete those around you and develop valuable employee engagement for your business.
At the end of the programme participants will:
- Develop an awareness of the human factors in the business environment and how individual differences (eg. attitude , behaviour and personality) impact on organisational performance
- Enhance an awareness and understanding of style of leadership / management and how these impacts on others Adapt an integrated theoretical and practical perspective on Management and Leadership
- Understand how to inspire and lead others, creating a vision for your team
- Develop a plan to get the best from those around you in terms of their performance and reaching their potential
- Build your confidence in terms of finance and your ability to understand the key factors in this space that are critical in your business and team
- Advance your knowledge in key areas of employment law, with a particular focus on how the law applies in practice and top queries in this space
- Hone your influencing, active listening and communication skills
- Strengthen skills to deal with conflict in a more assertive and collaborative manner
This programme is for:
Participants who are looking to improve their knowledge and skills in the management area, advance their career, whilst gaining an accredited qualification.
Those in management roles who aspire to grow their career in management or incorporate management principles into their area of expertise, as well as managers with a number of years experience, who would like to gain an accredited award.
Approach
There are a number of activities and case studies used throughout the programme which ensures that all of the learning is applied in a real way. Best practice examples in all areas will be highlighted and discussed during the programme, giving participants plenty of opportunities to build on the elements of these that could be applied in their own organisations. Students get access to the new Ibec Academy portal for all material and their course schedule.
Assessment & Accreditation
To achieve cpd Level 6 NFQ accreditation by TU Dublin, this course is assessed by exam and assignment submissions. Individual assessments are an integral part of the programme and count towards end of year results as follows:
- Closed book exam 60%
- Project (3,500 - 5,000 words) 30%
- Learning journal and class participation 10%
70% attendance is required.
Programme Schedule
Organisational Behaviour
- The meaning and importance of organisational behaviour
- The historical roots and emergence of organisational behaviour theory
- Contemporary organisational behaviour
- Context and managerial perspectives on organisational behaviour
Communications in Organisations
- The nature of communications in organisations
- Methods of communications
- The communications process
- Managing communications
Performance Management
- Goal setting and motivation
- Performance management in organisations
- Individual rewards in organisations
- Managing reward systems
Corporate Leadership
- The nature of leadership
- Early approaches to leadership
- The LPC theory of leadership
- The Path-Goal theory of leadership
Strategic Management
- Definitions of strategy
- Perspectives and shifts on strategy
- Steps in a formal strategic management process
- Identifying the key tasks of a strategic manager
- Identification of problems with strategy formulation and implementation
- The link between strategy and structure
Finance for Managers and Employment Law
- The basics of accounting
- Accounting concepts
- Contracts of employment
- Grievances
- Equality legislation
- Discipline & Dismissals
- Protective leave
- Bullying & Harassment
Accredited Partner
Collaborating since 2008 to deliver pragmatic education to support careers and organisational development
Programme Facilitator
Matthew Tye
Matthew brings extensive knowledge and industry experience to Ibec. After many years in operational management, Matthew decided to specialise in learning and development. He has worked with Ibec since 2007 and has earned an enviable reputation with our clients, delivering development programmes and initiatives that add real value to both the organisation and the individuals themselves.
Matthew is particularly strong on challenging clients to look at themselves in a situation and their way of thinking. He has an ability to identify and ask those key question that bring about new ways of looking at a situation and breakthrough results.
