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Extended Diploma Business Administrative Management
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This qualification is inspired by the MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) model and approaches learning in a practical, applied way. It is for those who aspire for senior level managerial roles in organisations.
The Extended Diploma should, normally, take three years to complete. The units become gradually more difficult as candidates progress through the qualification.
The Extended Diploma is based on the IAM definition of administrative management, namely that the administrative management function supports organisations in planning, organising, directing and controlling their business activities across all functional areas.
Candidates will develop a holistic approach to business together with the analytical and evaluative skills necessary for those in management positions. They will become familiar with the theory which underpins research methods and techniques.
The qualification is accredited by the appropriate qualification Regulatory Authorities.
Qualification structure
This qualification has 24 mandatory units, which together are worth a total of 360 credits.
Assessment
Fourteen of the units are arranged into six assessment groups. Candidates pass or fail the full group. This means that either two or three units are assessed by a single assessment. This minimises the assessment burden for candidates and centre staff while enabling candidates to complete the qualification in small, achievable steps. Each group is assessed by an examination.
The remaining ten units are assessed individually, either by an examination, assignment or portfolio.
All examinations are set and marked by the IAM. All assignments and portfolios are set by the IAM, marked by the centre and moderated by the IAM.
Certification and grading:
The units are not graded individually; candidates may pass or fail. However, they will be informed of the percentage value of their achievement. On the successful completion of the full qualification they will receive a qualification certificate graded as pass, merit or distinction.
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Qualification structure
The IAM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business and Administrative Management (QCF) has a completely mandatory structure.
IAM Mandatory Units
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| QCF unit reference |
IAM unit number |
Unit title |
Credit value |
Assessment |
| A/602/1796 |
641 |
Fundamentals of administrative management |
15 |
Examination |
| K/602/1809 |
642 |
Administrative systems |
10 |
Examination |
| D/602/1810 |
643 |
Managing operations |
15 |
Examination |
| H/602/1811 |
644 |
Managing quality |
10 |
Examination |
| F/602/1797 |
645 |
Managing information and knowledge |
15 |
Examination |
| K/602/1812 |
646 |
Finance for administrative managers |
10 |
Examination |
| R/602/4865 |
647 |
Managing business facilities |
10 |
Examination |
| J/602/1820 |
651 |
Operations management |
15 |
Examination |
| R/602/1822 |
652 |
Information for strategic decision making |
10 |
Examination |
| L/602/1821 |
653 |
Advanced finance for business managers |
10 |
Examination |
| L/602/1818 |
654 |
Organisational analysis and change |
15 |
Examination |
| J/602/1817 |
655 |
Human resource management |
10 |
Examination |
| R/602/1819 |
656 |
Knowledge management strategy |
5 |
Examination |
| Y/602/1823 |
657 |
The context of corporate governance |
10 |
Examination |
| D/602/1824 |
658 |
Leadership, motivation and group dynamics |
10 |
Examination |
| D/503/0903 |
661 |
Strategic management |
20 |
Examination |
| K/503/0905 |
662 |
The dynamics of leadership |
20 |
Examination |
| M/503/0906 |
663 |
Management information systems for business |
20 |
Portfolio |
| L/602/1818 |
664 |
Advanced finance for decision makers |
20 |
Examination |
| R/503/0915 |
665 |
Marketing management in business |
20 |
Assignment |
| Y/503/0916 |
666 |
Customer focus for strategic advantage |
20 |
Assignment |
| D/503/0917 |
667 |
Leadership skills |
20 |
Portfolio |
| H/503/0918 |
668 |
Managing risk in business |
20 |
Assignment |
| D/503/1033 |
669 |
Business research |
30 |
Assignment |
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Candidate entry requirements
Candidates should have a level three qualification or equivalent work experience in the business management area.
Language knowledge
The IAM recommend language knowledge which satisfies B2 SELT requirements. It is the centre’s responsibility to assess if candidates have the required level of English and if they wish, they could require formal certification.
Age restrictions and legal considerations
The content and level of demand of this qualification is broadly equivalent to the third year of a university bachelor’s degree in the area of business management. Therefore, given the complexity of some of the content we believe that candidates will not have sufficient knowledge or experience below the age of 19.
Progression
This qualification leads to further studies in management at level 7 and to masters’ level study at higher education.
Exemption policy
The Institute operates an exemption scheme which offers candidates recognition for other relevant academic or professional qualifications.
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