Graduate Diploma In Management with English

Why choose this course?

The Graduate Diploma in Management is a full-time academic programme, preparing you for postgraduate study in management and marketing. You will improve your language skills, increase your knowledge in academic subjects and develop the necessary study and research skills for postgraduate study.

You will also gain an understanding of the UK education system before entering as a postgraduate.

As well as a guaranteed offer from the University of Exeter for successful students and full access to all the university facilities you'll benefit from:

•         a quality-assured university programme
•         full university status
•         a conditional offer of a place on a designated postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter
•         active learning in your subject areas with guidance on appropriate study methods
•         a flexible programme offering the opportunity to change to our Graduate Diploma in Finance

Who should apply for the Graduate Diploma in Management programme?

The Graduate Diploma in Management is suitable for international students who need an introduction to the study of a subject in preparation to study it at postgraduate level, or to upgrade qualifications if you have studied a 3 year Diploma in a relevant subject.

The Graduate Diploma is also suitable for those that want to increase or update their subject knowledge or those that need to improve their English language study skills within the context of their chosen subject.

What will I study?

You will study the following language modules:

English language and Communication Skills

This module will offer you the chance to develop your English language knowledge and skills. You will increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation along with skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. This module will also provide you with essential skills for undertaking academic study in your chosen subject at a UK university.

Study Skills

Essential preparation for postgraduate university life, study skills will help you to develop the necessary skills for university study. You will practise working effectively in groups, presenting ideas in a logical manner, managing your time, and taking lecture notes. You will also conduct research and practise writing essays or preparing a dissertation

 

 

Research modules

You will also study the following subjects and research modules:

Human Resource Management

The main purpose of this module is to develop your knowledge and skill in managing people. It will enable you to understand how to negotiate with as well as how to support and reward teams and individuals for whom you are responsible.

Finance Management

You'll study the techniques used in managing the finance of a business and how to monitor and control business performance.

Operations Management

The aim of this module is to develop knowledge of the role and contribution of operations management and production functions in business.

Marketing Management

You will learn how to analyse the marketing processes, investigate the purpose of marketing within a business context and apply marketing to practical situations.

Research: Business and Public Administration-based dissertations

These modules will prepare you for assignment and dissertation writing. The dissertation itself brings together all the skills and knowledge you have gained in the taught programme.

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following Masters degrees at the University of Exeter:

The University of Exeter Business School

• MSc International Management
• The One-Planet MBA*

*Applicants for the One-Planet MBA must have a minimum of three years' work experience and an IELTS score of 7.0