The programme is validated and awarded by Institute of Administrative Management. Birmingham Professional College is also listed on the IAM website: http://www.instam.org/

The award is made up of 5 units:

• People in Organizations
• Administrative Systems and Processes
• Professional Administration
• Information for Decision Making
• Case Study or Project Report

The Units 1-4 are assessed by a three hour written exam comprising of two sections A and B. Section A has eight compulsory short answer questions designed to test candidate’s knowledge and understanding of concepts and terminology. Section B has a choice of two questions from four designed to assess the candidate's appreciation of the unit. A question will be set from each of the Learning Syllabus.

Unit 5 is assessed either by a three hour case study examination, or by a 3,000-4,000 word project report.

English

For applying this course you should have a minimum IELTS score of 5.5.

Applicants must provide proof of their scores, ideally an IELTS TRF (test report form), but internationally recognised equivalents (Cambridge FCE, TOEIC, TOEFL, IGCSE, BULATS) will be also be accepted, as will A level equivalent (HSC) In English.

Academic

2 A levels or equivalent

Completion of the Diploma leads to the Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management. Successful completion of the Diploma entitles students to associate member of the IAM.