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  • People Management and Communication Skills (Graduate Certificate)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment
    • Assessment is 100 per cent coursework, which may include essays, presentations and in-class examinations. 
  • Attendance
      • This is a short programme, which can be completed by attending 12 evening sessions and four all-day workshops.
  • Duration
      • Part-time, 12 evenings and four full-day workshops.
  • Entry requirements
      • A good degree, or equivalent, from a recognised university. Applications from non-graduates with significant experience will be considered.
      • A good command of the English language, both written and spoken (IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent for applicants whose first language is not English). Applicants without the required competency in English are required to complete an induction programme before registering (contact us for details).

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2012/13)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): TBC
      • Part-time (overseas students): TBC
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

People Management and Communication Skills (Graduate Certificate) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Overview

    • This programme is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies essential for managerial effectiveness. You will expand your interpersonal skills and develop the analytical abilities required in a senior decision-making role.

      It can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as preparation for a Master's degree, and is suitable for non-management graduates who wish to both develop their management capability and return to academic study. It is also designed to prepare international graduates for entry to a Master's degree in a business-related subject and offers two different study routes, depending on your level of English language ability.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Equips you with the knowledge, skills and competencies essential for managerial effectiveness.
      • Helps you develop the interpersonal skills and analytical abilities required in a senior decision-making role.
      • Can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as preparation for a Master’s degree, and is suitable for non-management graduates who wish to both develop their management capability and return to academic study.
      • It is also designed to prepare international graduates for entry to a Master’s degree in a business-related subject, and can be combined with an English language induction programme.
      • Successful completion of the programme is a bridge to a range of Masters programmes, especially for students who do not meet the current entry criteria for these programmes or need to improve their competence in English.
  • Course structure

    • You must successfully complete the following four compulsory half-modules, worth a total of 60 credits:

      • Module 1: Communication Skills for Managers
      • Module 2: Team Work in Organisations
      • Module 3: Strategy and Market Analysis
      • Module 4: Creating a New Business.
  • Further study opportunities

    • We offer Postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas and a range of Master's degrees in management which you can progress to if you meet the necessary entry criteria.

  • Careers information

    • Graduates go on to careers in management in a variety of settings, including local and national government, business and industry.

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