Program Overview
The University of Birmingham's PG Diploma Business Administration is a two-year, employer-funded program that blends practical learning and responsible business practices to equip students with the skills and knowledge for leadership roles. Delivered in a hybrid format, it offers compulsory modules in core business areas and elective options in areas such as digital marketing and entrepreneurship. The program fosters a diverse and multicultural environment, providing students with opportunities for networking, career support, and alumni connections.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The PG Diploma Business Administration is a postgraduate degree program offered by the University of Birmingham's Business School. It is a two-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become responsible and dynamic leaders in the business world. The program is funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, meaning employers pay for the program. It is flexible and blends practical learning with responsible business practices, providing students with up-to-date skills and expertise to develop their own approach to building business practices for a better world.
- Flexible study, typically completed in two years, with the option to extend to four years.
- Engagement with Executive MBA students from diverse backgrounds.
- The option to gain a full Masters qualification by completing a dissertation.
Outline:
Modules:
Compulsory Modules:
- Corporate Communication
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Accounting Accountability and Decision Making
- Managerial Finance
- Strategy in a Complex and Uncertain World
- Responsible Business
- Crisis Resilience and Management
- Understanding the Economy
- People Management and Organisations
Elective Modules (Choose two):
On-Campus:
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Change Management
- Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain
Online:
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Change Management
- Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain
- International Business in A Complex Environment
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- International Business in a Complex Environment
- Change Management
- Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain
- Business Model Innovation
- Private Equity and Financing Start-Ups
- Project Management
- Services Marketing
Careers:
The program aims to prepare students for leadership roles in global business. The University provides lifelong careers support, including career consultants, internships, careers fairs, access to bursaries, and events with top UK employers. The program also offers activities for start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Other:
- The program is delivered by the Birmingham Business School, which promotes curiosity and thought leadership for responsible business.
- The program provides a truly multicultural experience, with diverse students on campuses in Birmingham, Dubai, and Singapore.
- The University offers skills development coaching to help students develop soft skills, such as team leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation.