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Rationale In the increasingly competitive global environment, aspiring and working managers need to be able to convince their current and prospective employers and academic institutions that they have a competitive edge over their peers. Professional Management Qualifications from the Chartered Management Institute provide that added value and are fully recognised by QCA and Ofqual. The Chartered Management is the UK’s only Chartered Institute for Professional Managers that awards management and leadership qualifications. LCMS provides its students with the opportunity to gain that competitive edge by offering CMI Leadership and Management Diploma courses at Levels 4,5 & 6 and Strategic Management and Leadership at Level 7. Each of the CMI programmes offered by LCMS can:
- enable students to gain a dual qualification from one course of study and progression to a higher level of study
- enable progression to a higher level of study
- provide one CMI qualification
For example: The CMI Level 5 Diploma enables progression to the CMI Level 6 in Management & Leadership and then progress to level 7 qualification, to the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDMS) and ultimately to the MBA The CMI Diploma at Level 7 in Leadership and Management can be taken alone or with PGDMS; one course of study leading to TWO different qualifications; one professional and one academic. Students can then progress to the MBA with a much stronger, recognised practical base.. The CMI Diploma at Level 4, 5, 6 or at Level 7 can be taken as ‘stand alone’ qualifications. All qualifications are fully recognised by UK universities; valued for their vocational and academic rigour and demonstrating the significant value that the holder has for the management profession Each programme is full time and lasts for twelve months. They have two components, taught units and assessment; the Level 5 Diploma (including level 4) has a total of 16 units and Level 7 Diploma (including level 6) has 17 units. The subjects taught cover the whole range of managerial tasks focusing on practical management application, personal development as a manager as well as the underpinning theory. Students will also learn project management techniques and carry out a management/strategic management project. This aspect alone is a valuable tool in a manager’s range of capabilities.
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Programme Objectives
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The major objective is to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge required of a professional manager and will enable them to:
- Understand the wide ranging aspects of a professional manager’s role
- Appreciate real world issues and how to solve them
- Demonstrate competence in key operational and strategic areas such as financial management, leadership, performance management, decision making, recruitment and selection, marketing, strategic risk management, strategic information management etc
- Obtain key managerial skills such as application of IT to enhance business performance, making presentations, research methodolgy, writing reports, handling conflict, team working, time management, giving and receiving feedback and effective verbal and non-verbal communication
- Access routes to higher professional and academic qualifications
- Gain membership of the UK’s only Chartered Institute for Leadership and Management
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Structure of the Programmes
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CMI Diploma Level 4 in Leadership and Management
| Units |
Title |
Credits |
Contact Hours |
| Group A –Core Units |
| Unit 4001 |
An introduction to managerial style |
6 |
25 |
| Unit 4002 |
Managing stakeholder expectations |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 4003 |
Introducing organisational culture, values and behaviour |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 5001 |
Personal development as a manager and leader |
6 |
25 |
| Group B –Optional Units (only 3 unit) |
| Unit 4004 |
Managing team dynamics |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 4005 |
Management report writing |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 4007 |
Managing and guiding interviews |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 4008 |
Managing equality and diversity |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 5012 |
Being a leader |
7 |
25 |
Learners need to complete all core units from Group A and three optional units from Group B to a total of at least 46 credits to obtain access into Semester 2.
CMI Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management
| Units |
Unit Title |
Credits |
Contact Hours |
| Group A –Core Units |
| Unit 5001 |
Personal development as a manager and leader |
6 |
25 |
| Unit 5002 |
Information based decision making |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 5004 |
Resource management |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 5005 |
Meeting stakeholder and quality needs |
6 |
25 |
| Unit 5006 |
Conducting a management project |
10 |
40 |
| Group B- (Chose one core unit) |
| Unit 5003 |
Performance management |
9 |
35 |
| Unit 5012 |
Being a leader |
7 |
30 |
| Group C -Optional units 9Only 3 units) |
| Unit 5007 |
Financial control |
9 |
35 |
| Unit 5008 |
Marketing planning |
9 |
35 |
| Unit 5011 |
Managing recruitment and selection |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 5020 |
Introduction to management and leadership |
7 |
30 |
| Unit 5022 |
Organisational corporate social responsibility |
7 |
30 |
Learners need to complete all core units from Group A, at least one core unit from Group B and three optional units from Group C To pass the CMI Diploma at Level 5 students need a total of 108 credits (46 from level 4 and 62 from level 5 units)
CMI Diploma Level 6 in Leadership and Management
| Units |
Unit Title |
Credits |
Contact Hours |
| Group A –Core Units |
| Unit 6001 |
Managing organisational culture |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 6002 |
Ethical organisational management |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 6003 |
Managing the change process |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 6004 |
Leading equality and diversity |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 7001 |
Personal development as a strategic manager |
6 |
20 |
| Group B -Optional Units (only 3 units) |
| Unit 6005 |
Managerial networks |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 6006 |
Management systems and structures |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 6007 |
Managing ideas and innovation |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 6008 |
Managerial decision making |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 7013 |
Being a strategic leader |
7 |
25 |
Learners need to complete all core units (Group A) and three optional units (Group B) to a total of at least 55 credits to pass. CMI Level 6 Diploma in leadership and Management(QCF)
• CMI Diploma level 5 in Management and leadership OR
• A minimum of good Bachelors Degree in a Business Related Subject
• HND in Business Subjects
• ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Subjects or equivalent
• Other appropriate professional and academic qualifications will be considered
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
| Units |
Title |
Credits |
Contact Hours |
| Group A-Core Units |
| Unit 7001 |
Personal development as a strategic manager |
6 |
20 |
| Unit 7002 |
Strategic performance management |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 7003 |
Financial management |
7 |
25 |
| Unit 7004 |
Strategic information management |
9 |
30 |
| Unit 7005 |
Conducting a strategic management project |
10 |
35 |
| Unit 7006 |
Organisational direction |
9 |
30 |
| Group B –Optional Units (only 3 units) |
| Unit 7007 |
Financial planning |
6 |
20 |
| Unit 7008 |
Strategic marketing |
6 |
20 |
| Unit 7011 |
Strategic planning |
9 |
30 |
| Unit 7012 |
Human resource planning |
8 |
30 |
| Unit 7021 |
Introduction to strategic management and leadership |
10 |
45 |
Learners need to complete all core units (Group A) and three optional units (Group B) to Total Number of Units to gain CMI Level 7 Diploma is 121 credits; 55 from level 6 and 66 from level 7 CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (QCF)
•A minimum of good Bachelors Degree in a Business Related Subject
• A Bachelor Degree in a non business related subject plus a minimum of 3 years experience as a middle manager
• HND in Business Subjects plus a minimum of 3 years’ work experience
•ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Subjects or equivalent
• Other appropriate professional and academic qualifications will be considered
Additional Benefits for individuals Undertaking a Chartered Management Institute Qualification:
All students who register for a CMI qualification will become studying members of the Chartered Management Institute. The membership, which is included in the registration fee, ceases on gaining the qualification. However, at that time all learners will be given the opportunity to upgrade their membership, to use the designated grade of professional membership awarded by CMI and to work towards Chartered Manager Status.
As a CMI Centre LCMS is able to provide students with access to a comprehensive range of learning resources and the latest management issues
- A wide range of online resources, from Study Resource Centre including checklists, video clips and podcasts of advice and case studies from business leaders, e-learning modules, access to Journals (EBSCO) and Corporate Information
- The latest management thinking Professional Manager magazine and Studyzone
- A dedicated team of CMI information researchers to assist with more complex research requests
- Book Loan from CMI’s Library
- Networking opportunities through the Institute’s diverse events programme
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Assessment
Each unit will be assessed by assignments, which not only test knowledge and practical application but develop key managerial skills. Individual and group assignments will enable students to develop independent study skills and team working skills. Moderation In order to establish quality standards and fair assessment for all students, LCMS has a rigorous Internal Verification Policy. All assignments are validated by the Internal Verifier before issue to the students, tutor marked assessments are then verified as valid by the Internal Verifier. An External Verifier from CMI undertakes external moderation and finally the results are presented to the Academic Board for approval. Accreditation The final certificate is awarded by the Chartered Management Institute CMI’s mission statement is to promote the art and science of management
- Encourage and support the lifelong development of managers
- Raise the level of competence and qualification of managers
- Initiate, develop, evaluate and disseminate management thinking tools, techniques and practices
- Influence employers, policy makers and opinion formers on management issues
This complements LCMS’ mission ‘to provide a range of services that include affordable undergraduate, post-graduate, professional and vocational courses to UK, and international students’
Duration Of The Programme
Twelve months at each level or two years for level 4&5
Programme commencement
January and September
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Entry requirements
CMI does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications, but LCMS ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment. The qualification is offered in the medium of the English Language.
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (QCF)
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A minimum qualification of 3 GCE ‘A’ Level Equivalents, one of which should be in a business subject. plus equivalent of 6 passes grade C or above at GCSE two of which must be English and Mathematics |
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A score of 525 or better on the TOFEL |
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A minimum of 3 years experience as a middle manager with at plus equivalent of 6 passes grade C or above at GCE ‘O’ Level, two of which must be English and Mathematics
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HNC in Business Subjects |
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ABE Certificate in Business Subjects (Merit or Distinction) |
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Other appropriate professional and academic qualifications will be considered |
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English Requirements
Applicants must also satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
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The medium of instruction of the applicants secondary and tertiary (as applicable) studies was in English |
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An Anglia Ruskin University language test |
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A score of 6.5 or better on the IELTS |
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‘A’ credit or better in the GCE ‘O’ or ‘A’ levels or equivalent, or |
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Any other evidence of proficiency in English acceptable to the Institute Registrar |
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| Quick Facts |
| Course Commencement: |
| January & September |
| Duration: |
| Twelve months at each level or two years for level 4&5 |
| Fees: |
Home & EU:
level 5 £3500
level 6 & 7 £4150
level 8 £4500 |
Overseas:
level 5 £3500
level 6 & 7 £4150
level 8 £4500
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| Course Co-ordinator |
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| Karrine B E Luk Ok Choo |
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