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About this Diploma
This diploma is a private British qualification awarded by Kadmon
Academy of Human Potential. Texts used are up-to-date textbooks by leading
professors and experts in the field.
This diploma is not related to HNC/HND/NVQ
qualifications and does not give you automatic entry to British universities.
It is not a government-recognised qualification.
This
diploma is primarily aimed at people in business (including small businesses
and self-employment) who wish to develop their organisational management skills
as well as to have a qualification they can use in their c.v. / résumé.
Graduates of the course will be able to use the designatory letters ‘Dip.O.B.’
after their name. The course will also be of interest to psychology
graduates or life coaches who have not studied organisational psychology and are moving into the
business world; those preparing to study business management at university at a
later date, or taking an industrial gap year; stress managers and executive
development trainers wishing to understand the corporate environment;
retired/redundant executives without a formal qualification who are moving into
consultancy; those who wish to teach evening or adult education classes in the
subject; and anyone interested in organisational behaviour and corporate change.
The
qualification is for those who want a quicker, more accessible and/or more
affordable alternative than a university Diploma in Management Studies or MBA,
and for those who do not wish or need to study economics, finance and
accounting. Our course concentrates on the human face of the organisation, and
is biased towards the empowerment of the individual in the organisation and in
society. Its aim is to produce graduates who can be successful, and allow their
enterprises to be successful, by empowering themselves and others.
A high standard of written English
and the ability to study comfortably on your own, and without close supervision,
are essential. Experience of business in a responsible position is preferred. Experience of A-level study or equivalent (for example
Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement Tests, or other national qualifications for
18–21-year-olds) or some further or adult education, is strongly preferred, as
is experience in the business environment. However, applicants without these
qualifications will be considered on their merits subject to a qualifying essay
at our discretion.
Core
Syllabus:
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
Individuals in Organisations: Perception and Attribution
Individuals in Organisations: Diversity, Individual Differences and Career
Development
Individuals in Organisations: Motivation at Work
Individuals in Organisations: Effective Decision-Making
Groups
and Teamwork: High Performance Teamwork
Groups
and Teamwork: Communication
Groups
and Teamwork: Leadership
Groups
and Teamwork: Power, Conflict and Stress
Groups
and Teamwork: Negotiations and Intergroup Behaviour
The
Dynamic Organisation: Organisational Culture
The
Dynamic Organisation: Fostering High Performance
The
Dynamic Organisation: Organisational Structure and Influence
The
Dynamic Organisation: Change Management
The updated
core syllabus includes such issues as e-business, multinational teams and
diversity. Many case studies drawn from industry are given.
Core text:
Gordon, Judith R. Organizational Behavior: A Diagnostic
Approach. 7th edition. Prentice Hall, 2002. [When a new edition of
this book appears, the course will be updated accordingly.]
Method of
study:
This course
uses the widely accepted 'read a book, write a paper' distance learning method
widely used by many American universities offering distance learning degrees.
However, this professional diploma is brought to you at a fraction of the
typical cost of degree study.
Students
will be set written exercises/assignments on each core topic, and work may be
submitted by email or post for tutor’s comments and grading. Assessment is
continuous – there is no final examination.
Additional third-party resources are available on the Internet, linked specifically to the
course, so it will be a distinct advantage for students to have a computer and
Internet connection. Availability of additional online resources may change at
any time and is outside our control.
As well as
the core syllabus, students will undertake a further study of one selected topic
(and do written assignments totalling approx. 3000 words) chosen from subjects such as:
.
organisational
change;
·
workplace bullying
and its effects;
·
the psychological
contract in the organisation;
·
stress in the
workplace;
·
business
applications of NLP;
·
the symbolism of
corporate attitudes and aspirations;
·
practice
management for the self-employed helping professional;
·
finding one’s
personal mission;
·
the work of
Charles Handy;
·
Jungian
psychological types and work styles;
·
supervisory
skills;
·
containing anger
and violence;
·
general course on
psychology in work and industry;
·
abundance
consciousness;
·
executive
coaching;
·
spiritual values
in the workplace;
·
cross-cultural
competence;
·
management of
small complementary therapy businesses;
·
leadership
qualities in the profit-making sector
·
leadership
qualities in the non-profit sector
or a
special topic agreed with your tutor. (This list will be subject to addition and
change from time to time).
Additional
textbook reading will be set for your selected topic to be supplemented by
your own reading and Internet study. Purchase of textbooks will normally be
required (some books only available from the USA).
Graduation, Recognition and Membership of Management Associations
A printed certificate, suitable for framing, will be issued
to successful graduates.
The Diploma is recognised for membership purposes by The Group of
International Professional Bodies - see web site
http://www.group-ims.com/
This Diploma is also recognised by the Institute of General
Management (Ireland) and the Institute of Hospitality Management (Ireland)
This diploma is not related to HNC/HND/NVQ
qualifications and does not give you automatic entry to British universities.
It is not a government-recognised qualification.
Conversion to EMBA and route to MBA
The Dip.O.B., plus evidence of other business learning and
skills, may be converted to an EMBA (Executive Master of
Business Administration) degree of Calamus International University
for an
additional fee of £750.00 (plus VAT in the UK/EU).
(NB –
this is not a UK degree but is awarded by an overseas university).
The EMBA may then be upgraded to a full MBA
specialising in "soft skills" by
taking additional courses by distance learning with Calamus. |
