Professional Diploma in Business Administration (PDBA)

The PDBA has been credit rated by a Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Credit Rating Body with 120 credits at level 11.  The SCQF level 11 is equivalent to EQF level 7. Learners who successfully complete the PDBA will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Business Administration which will be internationally recognised.

Overview of PDBA Programme

• All students undergo an online induction briefing.
• There are eight Common Core Units of 15 credits each.
• Students shall undertake all eight Common Core Units.
• To complete the programme and gain the PDBA award, students must also successfully complete and earn a total of 120 credits.
• Each semester/term will be delivered over duration of 6 weeks per module and submission of assignment at the end of the 12th week from the commencement of each module.
• Upon successful completion, students will be conferred with the “Professional Diploma in Business Administration” award.

Studying at Level 11 (Postgraduate level)

There will be infusing of practicalities around increased knowledge; Along with this is advanced academic training:

• The ability to compare, contrast and critique the work of other academics
• The synthesis of theory and the practical application
• The appreciation of the complexities of the subject and the ability to discuss these through a variety of lenses
• Develop advanced writing

Assessments

• Assessment is on the work of individuals
• Reflects on students’ knowledge, experience and practice
• Leads to being able to modify and develop their own experiences and others with current business practices

Management Reports

The assessment tasks employed in assessing learning outcomes are in the form of Management Reports. with word limitations of usually between 4,000 words. Each unit document will outline the specific word limit.

The purpose of the word limitation is for students to:

• Focus on issues.
• Be critically concise.
• Refrain from writing excessively.
• Assist them in their time management throughout the programme.

Assessment Summary

Module Name

MANAGEMENT REPORT TYPE

Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Business Plan

Managing Business Strategy

Strategic Plan

Managing Human Capital

HCM Planning Strategy

Marketing Management

Marketing Strategy Plan

Managing Operations

Strategic Operations Management Plan

Leading Organisation

Management Report

Financial Management

Financial Task Analysis

Project Management

Project Plan 

Entry Requirement

• A Bachelor’s Degree qualification in any subject from a recognised institution.
• A professional qualification equivalent to a degree and a minimum of two years of working experience.
• Mature and high potential candidates without degree or equivalent qualifications but hold Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas with more than six years of work experience of which at least two years are at supervisory / managerial level.
• Mature and high potential candidates without Diploma qualifications but with more than 8 years of work experience of which at least 3 years are at supervisory / managerial levels.
• Demonstrate English Language proficiency in order to participate in the programme taught in English.

Delivery Mode : Blended Learning