Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management: 6 – 8 Months
MSc in Risk Management (TopUp) : 3 – 6 Months

Course Description

The objective of the MSc in Risk Management is to provide learners with the skills and understanding of risk management that align with good strategic decision making to maintain organisations’ competitive advantage. The MSc in Risk Management programme provides an in-depth understanding of risk and its application in practice both for financial and non-financial organisations. Learners will learn both theoretical and practical understanding of risk including risk measurement and modelling.

Note: The Master’s degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 7 Diploma (OFQUAL certificate) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities

Risk management is a fast-growing profession with large graduate employers increasingly offering opportunities to train and specialise in this function at graduate-entry level. This is especially true in the banking and capital market sectors, which are employing more people in their risk teams.

Risk managers are employed in the public sector, charities and in private organisations. Some small organisations carry out risk management duties in the finance or operations departments.

Employers of risk managers include:

• Banks and financial companies
• Central and local government
• Charities
• Commercial businesses
• Energy and utilities companies
• Engineering and construction companies
• Insurance companies
• Universities
• NHS trusts

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the range of financial and financial related risks facing organisations
• Understand the approach to risk management through risk identification, risk measurement and risk management (or mitigation)
• Understand reputational risk
• Understand operational risk and how to manage it

Today more than ever, risk management is a vital discipline.
The roles below are just some of those which are concerned with this important issue

• Risk Surveyor
• Regulatory Risk Manager
• Risk and Governance Manager
• Exit Strategy Manager

Achieving the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further studies. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners are eligible to progress to a Master’s top-up programme at many optional universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus.

Accreditation   The Diploma in Risk Management programme is accredited by OTHM, an Ofqual regulated awarding body.

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management leading to the MSc Risk Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e., Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma OR

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above. Please get in touch with us to discuss the specific requirements for your country. If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.

The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.

Level 7 Diploma in Project Management – 6 – 8 Months
MSc in Project Management (TopUp): 3 – 6 Months

Course Description

This MSc in Project Management qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers responsible for projects and provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental topics needed to manage business projects within a complex and ever-changing environment. This qualification will develop a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management and facilitate the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects, programmes and portfolios.

Note: The MBA degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 7 Diploma (OFQUAL certificate) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities

There are a huge number of jobs available to you with this qualification, in almost every sector of business. All businesses, from small to multi-national companies need managers who can plan effectively, manage human resources efficiently and solve any problems quickly and competently. most businesses send their employees on training courses that cover this topic to one degree or another. However, it is a very useful weapon to have on your résumé. If you are in a management role and want to improve your skill set or, you are going for an interview for a project management role, being able to actually prove, on paper, that you are skilled in leading and managing projects will greatly improve your chances of getting the position over another candidate or in combination with a business diploma can give you all the skills required to start your own business.

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• develop plans with relevant people to achieve the project’s goals
• break work down into tasks and determine handover procedures
• identify links and dependencies, and schedule to achieve deliverables
• estimate and cost the human and physical resources required, and make plans to obtain the necessary resources
• allocate roles with clear lines of responsibility and accountability.

The beauty of being a good project manager with experience and the right skills is that you don’t have to get bored staying in the same industry or with the same company. If you feel tedium setting in, you can apply your skills and knowledge to any number of different fields. You may wish to consider applying for a position in one of the following roles:

• A project manager
• General manager
• Operations manager
• Human resource manager
• Accounts manager
• Business manager
• Or any other management role

Achieving the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further studies. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners are eligible to progress to a Master’s top-up programme at many optional universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus.

Accreditation

The Diploma in Project Management programme is accredited by OTHM, an Ofqual regulated awarding body.

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Project Management leading to the MSc Project Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e., Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma OR

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above. Please get in touch with us to discuss the specific requirements for your country. If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.
The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.

Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management– 6 – 8 Months
MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (TopUp) – 3- 6 Months

Credits: 180 Credits

Course Description

Overview

MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been designed to enable you to accumulate an in-depth understanding of the main areas of data in logistics and provide chain management, whilst placing it firmly within an organisational context. This course aims in developing students’ capability within the exploration, critical appraisal and evaluation of complex logistics and provides chain management issues and ideas, including an awareness of emerging ethical, environmental and operational efficiency issues during a domestic and international context. It also prepares students within the critical appraisal and evaluation of methodologies and theoretical frameworks, and their application within the analysis of real-world supply chain and logistics issues.

Note: The MBA degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 7 Diploma (OFQUAL certificate) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities

MSc.in Logistics and Supply Chain Management has been designed for learners who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required for roles in high-level management. there are so many types of supply chain and logistics jobs, at every level, that you should have no trouble breaking into the profession, especially if you keep your options open. The beauty of this industry is that once you are in, your job is likely to expose you to the broader mechanics and principles of supply chain management. You can choose to generalise or specialise, work in operations, planning, or a supporting function like sales or finance, and still gain the necessary knowledge over time to enable a sideways move or promotion into a different supply chain area.

• Lowering costs and improving efficiency at every stage of the process, from manufacturing to point of purchase
• Sourcing raw materials needed for production
• Finding suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Organizing the warehouse
• Coordinating shipping and delivery schedules
• Handling client inquiries
• Resolving delays and materials shortages
• Conducting market research

A wide range of job opportunities in supply chain management and logistics. Options include positions in procurement, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and transportation of goods.

• Materials handler

• Materials Planner

• Shipper and receiver

• Procurement Specialist

• Procurement agent
• Purchasing manager
• Purchasing clerk
• Buyer
• Logistics clerk
• Supply chain manager
• Supply chain coordinator
• Warehouse manager

Achieving the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further studies. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners are eligible to progress to a Master’s top-up programme at many optional universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus.
 Accreditation

This Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body (OTHM)

For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management leading to the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e., Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma OR

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience if they do not possess the above. Please get in touch with us to discuss the specific requirements for your country. If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.
The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.

MSc in Health and Social care Management is the qualification developed for candidates interested in health and social care management. The program comprises two phases; the first phase is the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management awarded by ATHE, an Ofqual regulated awarding body. The second phase is the MSc in Health and Social Care Management Top UP awarded by the UK Universities. Health and social Care Wellbeing, and Social Consideration (H&SC) consolidates components of humanism, science, sustenance, law, and morals. Ordinarily, understudies of Wellbeing and Social Consideration will have a work situation close by their scholastic investigations; such a position may happen in a nursery, private home, medical clinic, or other caring foundation. Others may take a well-being and social consideration course to advance capabilities trusting that it will prompt work inside the segment.

Note: The Postgraduate degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 7 Diploma (OFQUAL certificates) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities.

You may find opportunities to get healthcare experience in your local hospital, doctor’s surgery or nursing home. Depending on your career interests, you could also work for a mental health trust or a centre for homeless people. Experience of mentoring, counselling or befriending may also be useful for social work and related careers. Other relevant experience includes working in a community setting or at fitness centres in health promotion.

You can also find work in the voluntary sector and with medical charities and not-for-profit organisations. There are a range of opportunities in the private sector, working, for example, in private healthcare organisations as a lifestyle consultant or working in alternative medicine and therapies. Many of these options involve being self-employed.

• Design (Evaluate) a health services work environment that drives quality results and manages business, compliance, and customer risks.
• Leverage sound business principles and technology to guide day-to-day operational, strategic, and clinical decisions that ensure delivery of value-based health care.
• Formulate business plans to achieve organizational goals within the market it operates and aligned with health policy, governance, and regulatory/legal entities
• Demonstrate strategic thinking, continual improvement, and change management skills.
• Promote ethics and social responsibility at all levels of health services and management.

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

• Anatomical pathology technologist
• Counsellor
• Dental therapist
• Personal trainer
• Adult nurse
• Dental technician
• Occupational therapist
• Youth worker
• Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
• Dental hygienist
• Physician associate
• Prosthetist/orthotist
• Social worker

Students who have completed ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management will only be eligible for the MSc in Health and Social Care Management Top-up or globally they can pursue their career in another sector.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body ATHE

We accept candidates who have achieved a wide range of credentials, including any post-16 qualification in the UK. Functional, Vocational and other essential skills are recognised and taken from all around the world.

• We normally require a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above
• Applicant must demonstrate a minimum of two years continuous workplace experience gained in a managerial or Professional job following graduation

English Requirements

• The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all components)
• Applicants without an IELTS should take an internal English test with Alex Business School admission team.

If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.
The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.

MSc Accountancy and Financial Management is one of the best courses to study at Alex Business School. This course is for Accounting and Finance professionals and is at the very heart of business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth. Many accountants occupy key managerial positions in business, yet few are qualified managers. In the increasingly complex modern business environment, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can work flexibly in teams across business boundaries. The qualification equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to pursue high level careers in all types of organisations in the public and private sector and within industry and commerce, both in the UK and abroad.

Note: The Postgraduate degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 7 Diploma (OFQUAL certificates) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities

The Prominent graduate recruiters are substantial multinational accountancy firms. They use large-scale recruitment campaigns to attract the most promising graduates and have high minimum requirements. There are also opportunities in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in a particular work or local area. In the UK, a cluster of public sector jobs is available in central London, with others nationwide.

• Work with large volumes of numerical data
• Know and apply accounting and finance theory
• Explain and apply international accounting standards
• Critically applying accounting and finance theories and principles in strategic and operational business environments
• Solve research problems/ questions
• Developing your skills in data analysis, diagnostics, and research
• Demonstrate skills in time management
• Critically evaluate financial statement information

The MSc in Accountancy and Financial management programme is one of the most popular programmes among those who want to start their own business as an entrepreneur. Graduates also choose from the following career path but not limited.

• Business Planner
• Investment Banker
• Asset Manager
• Investment Management
• Senior Management Consultant
• Business Manager
• Financial Manager

Successful completion of Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance enables learners to progress into or within employment and /or continue their further study. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are able to progress onto a Master’s top-up degrees in accounting and finance-related subjects

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body ATHE

We accept candidates who have achieved a wide range of credentials, including any post-16 qualification in the UK. Functional, Vocational and other essential skills are recognised and taken from all around the world.

• We normally require a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above
• Applicant must demonstrate a minimum of two years continuous workplace experience gained in a managerial or Professional job following graduation

English Requirements

• The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all components)
• Applicants without an IELTS should take an internal English test with Alex Business School admission team.
• If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.
The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.

An MBA is widely seen as a passport to a successful career. It demonstrates the breadth and depth of your functional competence, strategic knowledge, and problem-solving ability. It will also update your management toolkit and give you a broader stronger profile to enhance your career. Critically, we take a strategic perspective on business and management that helps you develop the skills to contribute to the major business decisions organisations have to make about their future. This MBA is not just an academic course. By exploring and examining real-life business problems to work on and solve, you enhance your own understanding of how a business works.

Completing an MBA can lead to a better salary, improved professional reputation and a massively expanded network of business contacts. If you are a graduate with ambitions for a successful Executive career, an MBA could be just what you require.

Note: The MBA degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 7 Diploma (OFQUAL certificate) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities. 

An MBA graduate can pursue a fruitful career in many industries. MBA can open career opportunities in a wide array of sectors such as banking and financial services, investment banking, management consulting, insurance, hospitality, media, information technology (IT) and marketing. MBA is often a pathway to promotion, or a career change as you will gain professional reputation and develop essential skills in the sector one chooses to pursue.

• Demonstrated you can apply knowledge and skills at a strategic level
• Undertaken activities that have improved your own organisation
• Used your personal development and planning skills to contribute to society and the workplace
• Used your problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions
• Shown genuine deep knowledge in your chosen specialist area
• Taken a world view, demonstrating that you understand global issues, diversity and ethical questions
• Developed your communication skills

By earning an MBA, you will be prepared to take on senior leadership roles in any organisation or corporation, both public and private. An MBA (Top-Up) qualification will provide you with the abilities you need to advance to a senior management position in a variety of sectors throughout the world. Employers strongly respect the specialised talents you’ll have after graduating, providing you a competitive advantage in the employment market. MBA graduates can pick from a variety of professional paths, including but not limited to the ones listed below.

•  Chief Technology Officer
• Information Technology Director
• Senior Database Administrator
• Senior Management Consultant
• Sales Director
• Investment Banker
• Investment Manager
• Financial Manager
• Human Resources Director
• Computer and Information Systems Manager

Your MBA degree did what it was rightfully meant to do – it gave you new perspectives about careers you’d never have thought about, your electives gave you insights into each of these new areas. But a general management degree may not be able to do justice as it may fail to develop deeper into a specific area. So, even with an MBA, you may end up with the feeling that you lack the required expertise and knowledge needed to pursue a career in this newfound area of interest.

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body ATHE

For entry onto the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top up in Business Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification i.e., Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least 5 years of management experience

English Requirements

• The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all components)
• Applicants without an IELTS should take an internal English test with Alex Business School admission team.

• If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.
The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.