Developing Business Awareness and Study Skills

Tuition and support is central to this programme. Our tutors are experienced human resources and business professionals who are either Chartered Members or Fellows of the CIPD.

This programme aims to develop, within a business context, your analytical, application, research and personal transferable skills. The key skills that are needed at entry level to a Masters level programme in a social science or business subject.

If you are not a graduate, but want to join advanced level study, and have the right entry-level knowledge, skills and attitudes to succeed on a postgraduate programme, this is the course for you. It is specifically designed to enable candidates to join the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management (University of Wales). It may also provide the necessary skills required to join other business-related postgraduate courses, subject to fulfilling the entry requirements.

How will this course help me and my organisation?

This course will help you develop analytical and research skills in preparation for higher-level studies within business subject areas. For example, it will help ease the transition from a level 3 course, or other unrelated degree courses, and provide an insight into the expectations at Masters level study.

Course Content and Structure

• Research and reasoning skills in a business context (4 credits)
• Understanding the business environment (4 credits)
• Self management and study skills (4 credits)

Assessment

The assessment for this course is varied, including a case study assignment, analysing a business issue and asssessed group presentations.

Entry Requirements

Acceptance onto the course is subject to an interview with a member of the Doncaster Business School. You should hold a level 3 qualification i.e. Certificate in Human Resource Practice or an appropriate level of relevant experience in human resource management, or other relevant management experience. Students wishing to progress onto the postgraduate diploma in Human Resouces Management (University of Wales) must have a minimum of three years HR experience and successfully complete this course.

Progression Routes

• MBA Masters in Business Administration
• MSc in Human Resource Management

If you are unsure which course is the right one for you, please contact us further information and guidance.