This course is a comprehensive management programme normally completed in around twelve months. It was developed in response to a need to provide an access programme for University MBA programmes.

Many students, particularly overseas, have professional qualifications from their own institutes, or alternatively have a great deal of management experience, but very few recognized qualifications. Also in overseas countries, students’ levels of English is not always judged to be adequate to embark on a UK MBA programme conducted in English.

This programme, which is typical of those run in many Universities as postgraduate management programmes, is an MDCI qualification, recognised by several Universities as qualifying a student to commence an MBA programme.

Students who successfully complete the programme will receive the Management Development Certificate awarded by MDCI. This certificate (issued by MDCI) says that the qualification is recognized by the University as an access route for MBA programmes.

The qualification can lead to direct entry on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes, subject to a satisfactory level of performance and as long as other normal entry criteria are met. Holders of the MDP are encouraged to continue their management education by pursuing the general management MBA or specialist MBA programmes by distance learning.

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This is an "access" management programme. Its primary aims and underlying philosophy are to arm executives with a solid foundation in business management and administration, which would allow them to assume greater responsibilities in their organizations. Emphasis is placed upon the development of problem-solving and communication skills. Critical and analytical abilities developed during the programme enable students to understand and deal with complex business issues more effectively. Entrants to the programme will have had limited access to higher education, but will have indicated in their careers so far that they are capable of development through applied academic study. This programme, in effect, tests that assumption, and allows the most successful to pursue the University's higher level programmes. The environment confronting business has grown more complex and uncertain, particularly with the globalization of most markets. As such, the challenges facing business executives and professionals, and the knowledge required to be effective, have become increasingly complex. No one set of knowledge can prepare executives and managers for the challenges which they will face. Instead, a broad-based education in management as provided by the Management Development Programme is essential for the effective conduct of business and for making responsible management decisions in today's competitive environment.

In addition to preparing working executives and managers for the new challenge, the programme provides students with the necessary knowledge and prerequisites for a formal MBA education in the anticipation that this programme will allow access to such a programme. Students wishing to progress from this programme on to the MBA course will still be subject to appropriate interview and assessment procedures, so having this qualification is not an automatic entry to the MBA programme.

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The Management Development Programme consists of 8 modules taught over 12 months as follows:

The programme involves a total of 160 seminar/contact hours of 18 hours per module. All intensive lectures will be conducted by local lecturers with qualifications approved by MDCI. Study groups afford maximum interactions and peer help to students. All modules will involve a written assignment (50%) and an examination (50%).

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Accounting and Finance
This module aims to provide non-accountants with a useful understanding of the role of accounting, basic accounting concepts and the financial statements prepared by different forms of business organization. Topics covered include the regulatory framework of accounting; recognition of revenue and expenses; accounting for assets, liabilities, revenue and capital; funds statements; analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

Management in Action
This module aims to introduce students to the principles and practice of management. This includes the basic management activities of planning, organizing, directing and control. These are contrasted with the approach to management from the perspective of the roles that managers are expected to undertake. The course provides students with a broad overview of topics including group dynamics; conflict management; change and organizational development.

Business Economics
This is designed to equip students with a better understanding of the economic environment in which business organizations operate by introducing and developing a range of economic concepts and theories fundamental to business organizations. At the macro level, the course examines the behaviour of consumers and producers, and explores concepts relating to price determination under various forms of competition. At the macro level, the course introduces ideas relating to the determination of macro aggregates such as national income, employment, general price levels, inflation rates, interest and exchange rates.

Computers in Business
This course reviews basic concepts of computer technologies and information systems. It is an intensive course which covers topics in computer hardware, software, data management and communication with special emphasis given to the role and use of micro computers. Students are also introduced to basic concepts of business information systems.

Organizational Behaviour
Students are provided with an understanding of a number of aspects of the behaviour of people within an organizational setting. The following topics are introduced: The individual in the organization (perception, personality and motivation); groups in the organization (group formation and structure, group dynamics, communication, decision making and negotiation); the structure and design of organizations; management of the organization (leadership, management style and roles); power and politics. In considering these topics the course draws on a range of disciplines including psychology, sociology and management theory.

Human Resource Development
This module introduced students to the work of the personnel function within the organization. It provides a general overview of the following topics; resourcing (HR planning, recruitment and selection); training and development, discipline and grievance handling; industrial relations and collective bargaining; reward structures (job analysis and evaluation, wage and salary structures, incentive schemes and benefit arrangements). It also demonstrates the need to consider the personnel function as part of the integrated management activities of the organization.

Marketing Management
An introduction to the principles and practice of marketing management, including the following topics; the marketing and competitive environments; buyer behaviour and market segmentation; marketing research; product policy and new produce development; pricing strategy; selection of distribution channels; advertising; direct marketing; sales promotion; personal selling; planning and control; marketing ethics and social responsibility.

Operations Management
A general introduction to the theory and practice of operations management. The course assumes no prior knowledge or experience. The main objectives are to enable students to demonstrate a knowledge of the following: the major concepts and areas of expertise required in the operations management field; the application of the concepts and principles to practical issues of managing organizations; and develop skills and knowledge in analysing the key problems facing operations managers. The general topic areas include the role and context of operations management, location and layout choices, planning and control, and quality and maintenance.

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Programme Fees
These include all courseware and specified books, and project supervision.Fees of $4,750 (US $) are payable to MDCI in advance by bank draft.

Deposits and Refunds
On our taught programmes we cannot recruit replacements at the last minute or part way through a course, so deposits and fees are non-refundable. No-one will be allowed to commence the year's tuition if he or she has not paid all stage fees in full.

Special Note:
MDCI Ltd reserve the right to change the content, structure, assessment procedures, venue and the terms and conditions relating to this programme.

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You can apply for the Management Development Programme if you have three to five years business experience, 23 years of age and at least a high school (Thanawiah).

Since all courses are conducted in English, you should have a sound command of both written and spoken English.

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You can download application documents to complete and post back to us.

Each application must contain:

• A brief letter of application stating why you seek to participate in this programme
• Duly completed application form and two passport sized photographs
• Copies of certificates and relevant transcipts
• Two reference letters
• A full curriculum vitae
• Application and processing fee - $150 (US$) - fully allowed towards total fees (successful applicants only)

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