Description
This diploma reflects the role of individuals with substantial experience in a range of settings and who are seeking to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions. This diploma is also suited to the needs of individuals with little or no vocational experience, but who possess sound theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to further develop in order to create further educational and employment opportunities.
This diploma consists of five (5) core units and three (3) elective units

Core Units
Unit 1: Exploring Business Activity
Unit 2: Investigating Business Resources
Unit 3: Introduction to Marketing
Unit 4: Effective People, Communication and Information
Unit 5: Introduction to Accounting

Elective Units
Unit 6: Exploring Creative Product Promotion
Unit 7: Introduction to Marketing Research
Unit 8: Investigating Recruitment and Selection
Unit 9: Exploring Team Development

Possible Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
•    Business Officer
•    Business Manager
•    Executive Officer
•    Program Consultant
•    Program Coordinator
•    Administrator
•    Business Director
•    CEO/Senior Director
•    Project Officer/Executive
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the Diploma in Business Management, candidates may undertake the Advanced Diploma in Business Management or a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Text Books:
All study materials would be made available through Royal Academy of Career Development. Check our website for recommended Text.

Course Duration:
60 contact hours: 48 lecture hours plus 12 research hours

Examinations: There is a final examination of 2 hours, for the February 2011 intaks the exam is set for June 30, 2011.

Contact Office Tele # 592 226-1649/592 226-0763

Entry Requirements:
Persons registering for this course should have at least 3 Subjects CXC, completion of one or more of our certificates or mature/working individuals over 18 years.

ACCREDITATION:
This programme is accredited by The Institute of Professional Financial Managers. For more information you can please visit there website www.ipfm.org.uk or you can come in to us at lot 125 Regent Road Bourda, Georgetown, Guyana.