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How to Assess
Management Education
In order to get your current job you probably underwent vocational study, so
isn't it obvious to do a management course in order to get a job as a manager,
supervisor or team leader?
There are primarily two
types of courses offered in most countries:
1.
Short Courses
These tend to be one or
two day courses on general management fundamentals or specific management
attributes such as: performance management, managing change, leadership,
strategy and communication to name a few. They range in price from $500 up to
$2,000+ per short course
2.
Qualifications
Qualifications include
certificates, diplomas and degrees. The cost can range from $1000-$50,000+.
The advantage of a
qualification is that you are accredited. Short courses can provide certificates
upon completion but most qualifications require extended study periods. Consider
the following examples:
Certificate in Frontline
Management may require 1+ year(s) of study.
Diploma of Business
Management may also take over a year to complete.
A Bachelor of Applied
Social Science (Management) would be 3 years full-time or 5+ years part-time.
Masters of Business
Administration - this is a full fledged postgraduate degree most ambitious
managers strive for. Courses cost upwards of $40,000 a year and take over three
years to complete. In most cases the institution offering the course has a
prerequisite of an undergraduate degree and management experience.
Here are 5 questions to
ask yourself when considering a management course:
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What type of skills
or experience do you want to obtain and does this course fulfill that need?
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Is the course
convenient to take? Is it in a nearby location? How is the course structured
(e.g. on campus and / or distance learning; assessments and exams)
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Will this course fit
in with my workload and lifestyle? Sometimes you may only have time for
short courses or would be able to undertake a qualification if you could
study from home. You will also want to know how much work is required.
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Is this a recognized
or established course? Determine if the course is accredited by a management
association, university or college.
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What support will I
receive? Will there be lecturers, tutors or student support to assist you?
Click the link to
discover the
management fundamentals
that will assist you in determining what education you may need for this
time in your life.
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