Pre-Masters Qualifying Programme Business Management

Modes of attendance

Weekend study: full-time 4 months, part-time 8 months.

Pathways

The GSM London  Pre-Masters Qualifying Programme has the following specialisations:

• Business Management
• Health Services Management

Tuition

There are lectures and tutorials in all modules and the learning process is augmented by participation in case studies and group work. This allows course members to understand the theoretical concepts of management by applying them to business problems in the real world.

Structure

The  Pre-Masters Qualifying Programme comprises of four taught modules.

• Course members study one module per weekend; there are four weekend sessions.

Assessment

Each module will be assessed by means of one written assignment this assignment may relate to the course member’s place of work, and one written examination.

Progression to a Masters

Those completing the Pre-Masters Qualification programme at an appropriate level can proceed to a University of Plymouth MBA & MSc programme at GSM London

Programme Modules

Managing Information

This module demonstrates the central role of information in organisations and  identifies the nature of systems able to handle and effectively use information for management. You will identify the types of systems and their design, whilst also considering the ethical and social issues arising from the adoption of advanced information systems.

Financial Analysis

This module will introduce you to the nature of the short-term and long-term capital Markets by developing your understanding of the factors underlying investment decisions and those relating to the deployment of capital within organisations. You will explore the methods and costs of raising capital and analyse methods of setting and controlling cash flow and cash budgets.

Human Resource Management

This module introduces the nature of corporate culture and change in organisations and the roles played by managers, individuals, groups and teams. It is also designed to develop an understanding of both the strategy and operational aspects of the management of human resources in organisations, and also the ways in which the quality of HRM affects all the functions of management. 

Marketing Strategy

You will develop an understanding of the significance of the marketing concept for corporate business planning by examining the nature of market segmentation and its importance for corporate marketing strategy. You will explore the ways in which different market characteristics affect marketing operations across a range of businesses and investigate the relationship between marketing strategies and marketing functions.

Study Skills

The Study Skills module is intended to provide the foundations for undertaking undergraduate studies. It will address potential problems by providing the development for good academic practice. It is important to make explicit the criteria and standards applied in assessing students’ work and accordingly this module aims to initiate an understanding of such requirements.

An applicant must be at least 18 years of age and as a minimum have obtained:

A minimum of two-years full-time work experience

IELTS score of Level 6 or equivalent qualification and one of the following:

• A recognised Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in any subject from a recognised UK or overseas institution;
• A NQF Level 6 qualification
  

Candidates with non standard qualifications will be invited to attend for interview. To find out if you qualify for a Bachelors degree at GSM London speak to a Course Advisor on 0208 516 7850 or email us at [email protected]

In addition:

Students who hold GCSE's, Level 2 or equivalent level qualifications may qualify for direct entry onto the Bachelors degree through our Extended mode of study. This programme combines the Bachelors degree with a Foundation programme and allows students direct access to the degree without having to complete Access programme or A Level or equivalent studies. Please click here for more information.

If you are unsure if you qualify or would like advice concerning your eligibility for your chosen programme please contact a Course Advisor at the School on +44 (0) 208 516 7850 or by email [email protected].

GSM London Course Advisors are available for informal personal consultations to help you ensure you choose the right programme compatible with your career and educational goals. If you would like to arrange an appointment please contact our Course Advisors on +44 (0) 20 8516 7850.

If English is not your first language you will be required to demonstrate English Language proficiency at the levels below:

Cambridge English (Advanced) : Grade C or above (No less than "weak" in any skill)

Cambridge IELTS (Academic Test) : 6.0 or above (No less than 5.5 in any skill & No less than 6.0 in the Reading and Writing skills for all Law related programmes)

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) : 55 or above (No less than 51 in any skill & No less than 56 in the Reading and Writing skills for all Law related programmes)

For those that do not currently have an English Language qualification we offer the  IELTS  English course at our Greenford campus  View English language programme details 

Please feel free to call our Admissions Advisors on +44 (0) 208 516 7850 or email [email protected] for information about English Language requirements.