Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Identify and implement strategies to effectively manage demographic and cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Evaluate major theories of motivation, and select an appropriate theory/theories for motivating employees in a specific context.
• Discuss the determinants of job satisfaction and their consequences on individual and group performance.
• Develop the differences between groups and teams, and develop strategies to transform groups into teams.
• Present strategies to effectively manage conflict and negotiations in the workplace.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement appropriate measures to effect organizational change in a specific context.
• Evaluate the influence of organizational structure and organizational culture on organizational behavior.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Identify problems impacting organizational performance, develop case study analysis, and a problem statement.
• Clarify the nature of the aim and the objectives of a study as well as the relationship between them.
• Discuss the differences between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms.
• Apply guidelines and techniques for conducting a literature search and review.
• Apply the Harvard referencing method.
• Discuss the guidelines for constructing a reliable measuring instrument.
• Discuss and evaluate various sampling techniques.
• Discuss and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various data collection methods.
• Discuss the descriptive and inferential statistical measures for analyzing and interpreting data.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Evaluate key Project Management theories and principles.
• Compare project management approaches and methodologies.
• Apply relevant project management techniques and methodologies to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Utilize appropriate project management software to resolve work-based problems.
• Conceptualize, design, and implement an appropriate schedule and budget for a project.
• Identify and apply key performance metrics for measuring project success.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Evaluate classic and contemporary principles and theories pertaining to Marketing, Business Law, Public Relations and Communication Management, Management/Business Administration, Operations Management, Quality, Human Resources Management, and Retailing.
• Evaluate contemporary practices pertaining to various areas critically to improve them.
• Identify, analyze and evaluate complex problems using case studies.
• Propose and evaluate alternate solutions to the complex problems identified.
• Implement the optimal solution to the problems identified in various areas.

Integrated Assessment:

The teaching methods used to deliver the qualification will include:

• Participative lectures
• Group work
• Individual seminars and presentations
• Assignments
• Projects
• Case studies and case presentations
• Peer assessments

All teaching methods will use current evidence in the field, with e-learning strategies assisting in keeping learners up to date on trends and practices nationally and internationally. Assessment practices will be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable. Continuous assessment will be provided through portfolios, simulations, written assignments, tests, case studies, peer group evaluation, and face-to-face contact with learners.