CMI Diploma in Leadership and Management Level 5

The programme centres on the practical application of management theory and principles in the context of the developing middle manager, thus providing a foundation for continuing professional and personal development in management.

The course runs over 34 weeks - one afternoon and evening per week.

Where employers have a significant number of staff whom they wish to develop, a flexible, customised programme can be offered in-house.

Course Content and Structure

This qualification is intended for middle managers that are able to demonstrate competence at the appropriate level in key areas that include managing activities, resources, people and information. This qualification is relevant to people who are responsible for:

• Allocating work to others
• Achieving results by using resources effectively
• Carrying out policy in a defined area of authority
• Controlling limited financial budgets
• Contributing to broader activities such as change programmes and recruitment

Students gain unlimited access to Europe's most comprehensive management information resource, the Management Information Centre (MIC).

There are 9 units including one overarching project which includes a combination of:

• Personal Development as a Manager and Leader
• Project Development and Control
• Information-based Decision Making
• Human Resource Development
• Performance Management
• Managing Recruitment and Selection
• Resource Management
• Being a Leader
• Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs
• Leadership Practice
• Conducting a Management Project
• Introduction to Management and Leadership
• Financial Control
• Operational Risk Management
• Marketing Planning
• Organisational Corporate Social Responsibility

Assessment

Assessment is via a combination of assignments, case study, Continuing Professional Development Evidence; Presentation; Role Play; Simulations and Work-based Evidence. This ensures that you develop a range of key management skills and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own workplace context. Assessment will focus on the practical application of management ideas. Attendance at a Friday and Saturday sequential may be a part of the programme. This is held normally in February/March.

Entry Requirements

Acceptance onto the CMI Diploma in Leadership and Management is via interview by the CMI Programme Leader. It is expected that you will already hold a Level 3 or equivalent management qualification to commence on this programme or have work experience in a management role.

Progression Routes

Students can progress onto the CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and leadership; or Member grade (MCMI) and Chartered Manager status; BA in Business and Management - subject to meeting the entry requirements as specified by the University of Hull or the MBA - subject to meeting the entry requirements as specified by the University of Wales.

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