Module 1 - The Evolution of Management Theory

• Theory, theories and theorists, the background
• Henri Fayol and Max Weber: authority, responsibility, discipline, leadership, bureaucracy, hierarchy
• Frederic Taylor: scientific management, method study, time & motion study, O&M study
• Elton Mayo: the human relations school of thought

Module 2 - Organizations

• Purposes, objectives and categories of organizations
• Ownership of organizations: sole-proprietors, partnerships, companies, private and public
• Organizations and their environment, organizational theorists
• Systems theory, adaptive, closed and open systems

Module 3 - Structures of Organizations

• Delegation of responsibility and spans of control
• Organising and types of organizational structures, organization charts
• Centralisation and decentralisation of functions, interdepartmental co-ordination and co-operation
• Structures for international organizations, management operational and cultural considerations

Module 4 - Motivation and Motivational Theories

• Organizational psychology theory, conflict at work theory, models of motivation
• Chris Argyris’s Immaturity-Maturity Theory; Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs
• Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Y; William Ouchi’s Theory Z; Charles Handy’s Motivational Calculus
• Rensis Likert management styles, Frederick Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory; Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Module 5 - Theories on Leadership

• Types of leaders, trait theories of leadership, style theories of leadership
• Managerial grids models, contingency theories of leadership
• Groups and group behaviour, teams and team building, team-skills, team roles
• Culture and international management, cultural differences and Hofstede’s model of cultural dimensions

Module 6 - Strategic Management

• Key issues in planning and strategic management, innovation, synthesis and development
• Strategic theorists and their theories explored
• Corporate and strategic objectives, stakeholder theories, corporate planning
• Business ethics, social responsibility, policies, entrepreneurial activity

Module 7 - Business Environment

• SWOT analysis, the macro and micro environment, red ocean and blue ocean approaches
• PEST: Politics, Economics, Sociology, Technology, other factors
• Competitive forces, definition of an industry, industry rivalry, customer focus
• Entry and exit barriers, defence strategies, competitive advantage, analysing competition, developing strategy

Module 8 - Change Management

• Dimensions of change, environment, technology, personnel, organisation structure, products/services
• Resistance to change, culture of change, learning organizations, motivations for change
• Change for other than growth: contraction, divestment, restructuring, innovation
• Framework for change: planning, managing, monitoring, engaging employees

Module 9 - Mission and Mission Statements

• Aims, goals and objectives, vision and mission, mission statements, purposes
• Values, standards and behaviours, corporate and personal values
• Evolving mission statements, people orientation, differing approaches, key considerations
• MOST analysis: mission, objectives, strategy, tactics

Module 10 - Stakeholders

• Direct and indirect interests, stakeholders, inwards investors, opinion formers, consumer influence
• Governments as stakeholders, central and local government
• Interdependence, supply chains and value chains
• Creating shareholder value, customers, marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Module 11 - Communication

• The potency of communication, effective communication, customer-focus
• The communication loop, channels of communication, barriers, attitudes in communication
• Structural and component models, balance theory, cognitive consistency, congruity theory
• Multi-component models, reasoned action theory, game theory and bargaining

Module 12 - Business Ethics

• Perspective approaches to business ethics: the individual, the organization, society
• Worldwide trends in business: communication technology, globalisation, networking, branding
• Ethical challenges in the workplace, decision factors, values-led approaches, Fairtrade Organisations
• Compliance, essential components of a compliance system, codes of conduct, ethical investment

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE MODEST CIC FEE

 Your CIC Fee includes:-

• Your enrolment/registration with Cambridge International College, and your own high-quality, professionally produced and illustrated comprehensive International CIC Study & Training Publications.
• A detailed, professional ‘Study & Training Guide’ with full instructions on how to study to achieve success and gain top results.  The Guide includes detailed advice on how to answer Self-Assessment Tests, Training Tests and Examinations.
• Self-Assessment Tests and Recommended Answers for them, and a Progress Chart.
• Two Progress/Training Tests (which can be used as ‘Past Papers/Questions’) with an optional Tutorial Support Service.
• The Final Examination** sat under Invigilation/Supervision in your own area - full details, guidance and explanation of how your Examination will be arranged and how Invigilation is conducted will be provided when you register.  Note, CIC arranges Examinations in over a hundred countries worldwide for thousands of Members every year; it is a flexible, straightforward process and will be arranged when YOU are ready to write your Examination.  **An Assignment Option is available instead of an Exam for the ‘Covid-19’ (Corona) virus period.
• The prestigious Cambridge International College Diploma on successful completion of your Study & Training and on passing the Final Examination.
• Your personal page on CIC’s Member Services website with access to results, despatch details, advice and guidance, and more: www.cambridgeinternationalcollege.co.uk
• Regular information and news including: Newsletters with details of special offers and new Programs and much more; and Competition Forms; by email and post.

Everything needed for your Study & Training success is included in the CIC Fee.

Additionally:

• Further Study and Training Advice, and Assistance is available before, during and after CIC Study & Training; Members may ask CIC’s team of experienced Consultants for advice on further study and Programmes to improve career prospects and advancement. 
• CIC’s experienced and helpful staff can assist with numerous special requests, such as reference/recommendation letters and transcripts, and more, by post and email.

• Business Administration Honours (Higher) Diploma 21 months (flexible)
• Corporate Strategy, Policy & Planning Mastery of Management Graduate Diploma One year (flexible)
• Leadership & Team Management Diploma 12 months (flexible)
• Management & Administration (BAA) Baccalaureate 2 years (flexible)
• Management & Leadership Mastery of Management Graduate Diploma One year (flexible)

This is the Program which provides the skills and framework needed to help junior and/or middle managers advance to become highly effective, respected higher-level managers, administrators, leaders and supervisors; it is a gateway to showing the ability to take on greater responsibility and control.

The Program is a compulsory one for all CIC Honours Group Diplomas, and shows the ability to study a wider range of higher-level courses including graduate level studies.  It will also gain you study exemption and reduced Fees fom most of CIC's other higher programmes.

There is a wide range of options for further study - see the "Related Courses" section for suggestions - which include Honours Diplomas, ABA & Baccalaureate Programmes, and the 'Double Award' EBA & BBA Bachelor degree Programme.  You are welcome to ask the College for advice, and of course you can see details of these Programmes on this website.