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Updated 8 July, 2010
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Course Details

This distance learning course equips Managers (and those new to Management) with comprehensive skills to improve their organisational and people management abilities. Students will learn how to: (1) organise company structures/teams, (2) complete internal and external organisation reviews, (3) effectively lead and manage staff, (4) manage their time more effectively, and (5) learn how to be more organised as Managers.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assignments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

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Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: The Internal Organisation
  • Types of Organisation
  • Organisation Structure
  • Organisation Strategy
  • SWOT Analysis

Unit 2: The External Organisation
  • Micro Environment
  • Macro Environment (PEST)

Unit 3: The Management Process
  • The Manager's Role
  • Managing People
  • Managing Information
  • Managing Finance

Unit 4: Human Behaviour
  • Leadership
  • Motivating Staff

Unit 5: Human Resource Management
  • Recruiting Staff
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Appraising Staff
  • Managing Conflict
  • Training and Development

Unit 6: Management Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • eMail and Internet



Who should complete this course?

  • Existing Managers and Supervisors who wish to gain a formal accredited qualification.
  • Newly appointed Managers and Supervisors who wish to learn how to manage people and teams.
  • Managers in business who have direct reports and wish to learn best-practice techniques for managing people.
  • People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the subject matter by home study distance learning.


Prerequisites

  • Leaving Cert or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Basic working knowledge of computers is required to do the course.


Assessment

  • This course is assessed through Assignments (which include developing an organisation chart, a SWOT analysis, a PEST analysis and a human resources assignment) and a Project (project brief which requires candidates to demonstrate their ability to analyse, evaluate, draw conclusions and make recommendations on issues relating to business management).
  • All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent FETAC External Authenticator.


Progression to Further Studies

  • This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC advanced Certificate in Management programme (Ref. BMANX).


Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Business Management (B30139) from FETAC.
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.



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