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Summary

The Diploma for The Chartered Banker is designed to give candidates a broad and balanced understanding and knowledge of the banking sector. It is aimed at anyone who is working within the banking sector who wants to gain a broad understanding of various parts of the sector; this qualification enhances job related skills by studying a wide range of subjects which are designed to enable candidates gain the knowledge and skills both for current practice and the rapidly changing environment of the industry.

The qualification consists of one mandatory 20 credit unit,

Professionalism and Ethics,
Plus 10 other 20 credit units from different combinations of optional units. Candidates must take at least one unit from Optional group A, and at least three units from Optional group B. Additional units can be taken from Optional group C or from any of the remaining units from Optional groups A and B. A total number of 220 credits must be gained to achieve the qualification.

Optional Units

Group A

• Building Society Operations
• Retail Banking in England, Wales & Northern Ireland
• Business Banking

Group B

• Financial Management for Bankers
• Financial Economics
• Management Strategy and Leadership
• Business Law

Group C

• Managing People and Change
• Call Centre Management in the Financial Services Sector
• Credit Risk Practice
• Corporate Finance
• Private Banking and Wealth Management
• Management of Operational Risk
• Marketing and Selling Financial Services

Course Duration

18 Months

Entry Requirements

Level 5 qualifications in a similar and/or relevant industry experience (subject to interview).

Assessment

Assessment for this programme is by online examination.

Academic Progression

The qualification provides opportunities for progression within an organisation and provides a professional qualification to enhance the standing of individuals and the organisation in which they work.

Course Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology has been designed for students wishing to gain expert knowledge in the subject. The course covers a wide range of IT subjects, which can be viewed the unit descriptions below.
Awarding Body
NCFE

Qualification level

Level 7

Duration

9-12 month course.

Progression

Progression routes to an Msc in Information Technology at various Universities are currently being arranged.

Potential Jobs

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology should expect to take a role of a senior IT manager

Assessment

Total Credit for the course is 120 and it has 1200 learning hours.

The students will receive two overall marks one for the unit coursework and another for the end of the term exam.

Students will need to pass every unit to gain the qualification. There will be an exam and assignments for units. Students will have to pass both sections (assignments and exams).

For the Unit/exam/course work section the marks will be divided up as follows.

For the final exam - This will be based on a case study with questions covering all units. (Marked based on 100 percent and weighted down to 20 percent for assignments, 10% for practicals and 70 percent for the final exam per unit.

Minimum passing mark is 50% for all units.

Entry Requirements

A 3 year bachelors degree or 3 year diploma is the entry requirement for this course, however ATHE will consider students that are over the age of 24 and have at least four years relevant IT experience. Students must also have a reasonable level of IT academic knowledge.

Students need to be fluent in English unless course is undertaken in a country where English is not the spoken or first language.

Unit Titles

Four mandatory units:

Unit 1 – Operating Systems.

Unit 2 – Software Engineering.

Unit 3 - Database Management System.

Unit 4 - Programming and Data Structure.

Plus any 2 optional units below:

Unit 5 – Algorithm Analysis and Design.

Unit 6 - Data Communication and Networking.

Unit 7 - Software Project Management.

Unit 8 - Internet Programming.

This qualification is inspired by the MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) model and approaches learning in a practical, applied way. It is for those who aspire for senior level managerial roles in organisations.

The Extended Diploma should, normally, take three years to complete. The units become gradually more difficult as candidates progress through the qualification.

The Extended Diploma is based on the IAM definition of administrative management, namely that the administrative management function supports organisations in planning, organising, directing and controlling their business activities across all functional areas.

Candidates will develop a holistic approach to business together with the analytical and evaluative skills necessary for those in management positions. They will become familiar with the theory which underpins research methods and techniques.

The qualification is accredited by the appropriate qualification Regulatory Authorities.

Qualification structure
This qualification has 24 mandatory units, which together are worth a total of 360 credits.

Assessment

Fourteen of the units are arranged into six assessment groups. Candidates pass or fail the full group. This means that either two or three units are assessed by a single assessment. This minimises the assessment burden for candidates and centre staff while enabling candidates to complete the qualification in small, achievable steps. Each group is assessed by an examination.
The remaining ten units are assessed individually, either by an examination, assignment or portfolio.
All examinations are set and marked by the IAM. All assignments and portfolios are set by the IAM, marked by the centre and moderated by the IAM.

Certification and grading

The units are not graded individually; candidates may pass or fail. However, they will be informed of the percentage value of their achievement. On the successful completion of the full qualification they will receive a qualification certificate graded as pass, merit or distinction.

Fees and pricing
Syllabus

Course Summary

The Diploma in Information Technology (L4) is the study of IT at a thorough level with a brief look into physical hardware and a more intense look into Software and platform development/construct.

The programme can prepare you for an IT management role in a large office based company heading a team of other IT specialists or working in that team, depending on the level you reach.

Work duties could include maintaining software, database management, networks etc across a large office environment.

Alternatively you may wish to enter the development field and take further study into the world of IT.

Students will study at an ATHE centre for no less than 290 hours.

Unit Titles

Computer Platforms
Software Constructs and Tools
Introduction to Software and Operating Systems
Introduction to Network and Network Components 
Systems Analysis
Introduction to Multimedia
Website Management

Assessment

Students will be assessed on a continual basis. A folder will be kept and records kept of all work and tests undertaken during the course. Tests or assignments will be done after each unit, some of which may be practical subject to centre programme. Centres will have flexibility here but it would be advisable to check with awarding body initially. Before the Certificate or Diploma is provided the coursework will need to be moderated by ATHE.

Progression

Progression to degree course (2nd Year for Diploma students) is being arranged at present.

Entry Requirments

Level 3 - A certificate level qualification or equivalent is the entry requirement for this course

Students need to be fluent in English unless course is undertaken in a country where English is not the spoken or first language.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by NCFE  and is in the process of being validated by several Universities in UK.

This course can only be completed at ATHE accredited centres.

The Higher Diploma in Business Management is the most recent addition to the ATHE Business range.

Course Summary
Presented at a third year degree standard this programme will prepare students for a graduate mentality of both practical and academic application.

Students will be required to review their previous knowledge gained at lower levels and former employment by incorporating a graduate approach of analysis and evaluation.

Awarding Body
NCFE

Qualification Level
Level 6

Duration
12 (full time) to 24 months

Entry requirements
A Diploma in Level 5 in business related subjects

A recognised equivalent professional qualification

UK Level 4 Diploma with three years relevant work experience

Mature students over 21 years old with three years of relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Starting Dates
We have three starting dates but will be able to have some flexibility. These are September/October for June/July.

Examination

This course will be examined by each unit being internally verified and externally examined

Potential Jobs
Students completing this course will usually work in Management or Administrative roles managing staff in a variety of different scenarios from small to large businesses.

Assessment

Total Credit for the course is 120 and it has 1200 learning hours.
Students will need to pass every unit to gain the qualification.

External Moderation
This will be undertaken by ATHE External Examiners at the centre during the course. In order to assist centres this will take place at an early stage as well as the end of the course.

Progression

Learners who achieve Level 6 can proceed to Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma. However, learners should be aware that Universities may still require a degree or/and management experience for MBA.

Course Content

As well as the four Mandatory Units, learners will be required to take two optional units. Total credit must be at least 120 points.

Mandatory Units

Unit 1 – Organisational Structure and Processes
Unit 2 – International Marketing
Unit 3 – Strategic Business Planning
Unit 4 -  Financial Management

Optional Units
Unit 5 – The Organisation and its Environment
Unit 6 -  Human Resource Management
Unit 7 -  Business Law
Unit 8 – Communication Processes
Unit 9 -  Business Economics
Unit 10 – India and the Business Environment

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• Higher Diploma in Business Management (NCFE/ATHE) - L6
• Extended Diploma in Business and Administrative Management (IAM) - L6
• BSc (Hons) in Management & Business Administration (MDP) - L6
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (NCFE/ATHE) - L7
• PgD leading to MBA (NCFE - UK Universities) - L7
• NVA Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice (NCFE) - L5
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• Professional Graduate Diploma in IT (BCS) - L6
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• Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) in Information System Security & Computer Forensics (NCFE/SCL) - L7

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• Post Graduate Diploma in Paralegal Practice (NALP) L7

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