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Status: Open for intake

Next Intake Date Range: Date to be announced



Introduction

As a senior manager you are under constant pressure to evolve, operate with confidence and stretch across functional boundaries. This can leave you wanting new skills and methods as well as certifications to keep at the forefront of your career path. Continuous development in your field with a credible institution is now a necessity. Ever present time and financial constraints mean many ambitious leaders are looking for targeted, manageable, and reputable programmes.

The Alliance Manchester Business School Advanced Programme in Management (AMP) is a one-year, part time, international executive development certificate programme that will empower leaders with the tools and skill set to effectively navigate their way through the various disciplines of management and transform the challenges of the modern business environment to opportunities for innovation and success

Duration

Participants are required to complete this programme within a year.

Certification

Intake Dates

Intake 1 Intake 2
Application close: 15 December 2023 Application close: 15 March 2024
Start date: 1 March 2024 Start date: 15 May 2024

Assessment

Participants are assessed on the self-study component of the course through means of a multiple-choice questionnaire.

Course Content

The AMP modules will prepare you for every step in the Business Cycle:
PLAN

  • Action research
  • Understanding the International Business Environment
  • Business law and Ethics
ORGANISE
  • Self-Management
  • Leadership
  • Managing Strategy and Change
  • Financial systems and managing value
STAFF
  • HR Management and Organisational Development
DIRECT
  • Strategic Marketing and Customer Relations
  • Management information and Strategic IT
CONTROL
  • Commercial Excellence

Course Design

The programme consists of the following learning components:

  • Distance e-learning (self-study) modules,
  • Twelve (12) Assisted virtual tutorial sessions, and
  • Various assessment tasks.

Exit Level Outcomes

On achieving this qualification, a learner will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of the healthcare business environment.
  • Apply fundamental management principles in a work-based context.
  • Apply quantitative methodologies in making work-based decisions.
  • Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of the complex nature of leadership and how to apply effective leadership principles.
  • Plan and prepare actions to enable business success and pre-empt challenges to minimise risk in critical areas that can derail personal and organisational success using an action research methodology.
  • Interpret financial statements, develop a budget, and discuss the sources of value creation.
  • Understand how adequate financial management can support value.
  • Develop strategies to achieve commercial excellence.
  • Conduct action research

Who Should Enrol

Strategic level managers who seek an even greater level of achievement through the exploration of new perspectives and theories.

Admission Requirements

A B-degree OR equivalent (with management experience) or Substantial management experience. (Excess of 10 years) 

Application Requirements

Attached herewith please find the application form and CAT/RPL form, to download click here:

Application form

CAT/RPL form

 
Applicants are required to submit the following documentation and pay a R350.00 non-refundable application fee in order for the application to be processed:

  • Completed application form.
  • Certified copy of South African Identity Document (South African residents only) / official Passport (Foreign Students).
  • Certified copy of highest Qualification Certificate and any other Certification required as proof of meeting minimum entry requirements for this programme.
  • Proof of payment of non-refundable application fee of R350.00
  • SAQA and USAF verification as required for verification of recognition of foreign qualifications.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) form for access and/or Credit Allocation Transfer (CAT), if applicable.

The following supporting documentation must be included if you are applying for CAT:

  • Certified academic transcript(s) of training from a previous educational institution or FPD at same NQF Level.
  • Study guide that supports the credit claim at same NQF Level.

The following supporting documentation must be included if you are applying for RPL:

  • Testimonials/reference letter from previous or current employers.
  • Portfolio of Evidence that is evident of your work experience and skills equivalent to a NQF Level.
  • Full curriculum vitae indicating employment history and work experience in relevant field.
  • Portfolio of evidence of research project (if applicable).

*Certified documents should be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. A stamp by your academic institution is not sufficient.

Kindly take note that spaces are limited, therefore please ensure to apply early by sending the above to gradprog@foundation.co.za

A student’s academic progression commences once all conditions of enrolment and the admissions criteria for the selected qualification have been met. Where a student applies for RPL/CAT, and with the approval of the Selection Committee and the Registrar, he/she can gain entry to the qualification.