Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Leadership)
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Leadership) awarded by the University of London (Academic Direction by Queen Mary University of London) is a 120 UK credit postgraduate qualification that combines core business knowledge with advanced leadership training. Students gain expertise in accounting, economics, marketing, organizational behaviour, and strategic management, while specialized modules focus on negotiation, ethical decision‑making, and transformational leadership. Delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations, and independent study, the programme equips graduates with the analytical, strategic, and ethical skills required to lead organizations in complex and global environments.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the programme will be able to:
- Apply core business disciplines – Demonstrate competence in finance, economics, marketing, and organizational behaviour.
- Develop strategic leadership skills – Prepare for transformational roles by applying leadership models and practices.
- Negotiate and manage conflict – Employ practical skills to resolve disputes and lead effectively in complex organizational contexts.
- Integrate ethical decision‑making – Recognize how moral reasoning influences leadership when facing ethical challenges.
- Lead organizational change – Drive transformation initiatives and manage change at the apex of organizations.
- Analyse financial and strategic data – Interpret financial reporting, risk management, and corporate governance issues to support decision‑
- Foster innovation and entrepreneurship – Apply creativity and entrepreneurial thinking to venture creation and organizational growth.
- Conduct independent research – Undertake advanced projects using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to generate evidence‑based recommendations.
The programme is delivered via lectures, seminars, workshops, business games and simulations and directed independent study. This will be supported through
- The creation of a learning environment which fosters debate and constructive argument;
- Modules which encourage students to critically assess theory and leading edge practice with a view to creating new concepts and practices for the future;
- Practical projects which foster originality of thought and enterprise;
- Exercises which develop critical analysis of financial statements.
Students will be presented with increasingly complex business scenarios (case studies) and will be encouraged to gain a deeper and wider perspective of the business problem, while at the same time maintaining the strategic view which is the key concern of the postgraduate student.
Structure
| Awarding authority | – | University of London (Academic Direction by Queen Mary University of London), UK |
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| Academic Year/Time Schedule/Programme Duration | – | Duration of course is 12 months |
| Mode | – | Full Time / Part Time |
| Teaching Amenities, Facilities etc | – | Lecture Rooms, Library, Computer Lab, Student Study Space, etc |
| Intakes | – | Visit intake dates under Admissions. |
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is a 120 UK credit programme. To qualify for the award a student must complete:
- any four core modules (60 credits total), and
- any four other modules (either further core or optional modules) (60 credits total)
| Module Titles | Module Type | |
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| Accounting and finance | Core | |
| Economics for managers | Core | |
| Marketing for managers | Core | |
| Organisational behaviour and human resource management | Core | |
| Strategic Management | Core | |
| Successful leadership | Core | |
| Leadership and management models | Optional Specialised | |
| Negotiation and conflict management | Optional Specialised | |
| Leadership, transformation and organisational change | Optional Specialised | |
| Leadership and ethical decision making | Optional Specialised | |
| Advanced Management and Accounting | Optional | |
| Financial reporting and analysis | Optional | |
| Accounting for managers | Optional | |
| International accounting | Optional | |
| Portfolio management | Optional | |
| International corporate finance for managers | Optional | |
| International financial markets and institutions | Optional | |
| Risk management and decision-making | Optional | |
| Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship | Optional | |
| Entrepreneurial marketing | Optional | |
| Entrepreneurial finance and private equity | Optional | |
| Innovation and change | Optional | |
| International finance law: transactions, policy, and regulation | Optional | |
| Corporate finance law | Optional | |
| Corporate governance and ethics | Optional | |
| Legal aspects of financing development | Optional | |
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Subject to minimum student registrations.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirements
- 20 years old
Academic Requirements
For direct access (Entry Route 1), you will need the following:
- A second-class honours bachelor degree or equivalent from an acceptable institution; and
- Three years’ work experience in a managerial role (within the past five years).
We accept qualifications from around the world. If you have an appropriate professional award rather than a degree, we will consider this on an individual basis.
English Requirements
Applicant must satisfy the English language requirement for the programme. These are set out in detail at https://london.ac.uk/courses/global-mba#entry-requirements
You will meet our language requirements if you have achieved one of the following within the past three years:
- IELTS: at least 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in the written test.
- TOEFL iBT: at least 92 overall, with 22+ in reading and writing and 20+ in speaking and listening.
- Pearson Test (Academic): at least 59 overall, with 59+ in reading and writing and 54+ in speaking and listening.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (grade C or above).
Alternatively, you may satisfy the language requirements if you have at least 18 months of education or work experience conducted in English.
Fees
| Course Application Fee | |
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| Course Application Fee* | Local Students : S$150 (Onetime Only) International Students : S$450 (Onetime Only) |
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| Fees Breakdown | Total Payable | |
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| Local | International | |
| Tuition Fee | S$28,500 | S$28,500 |
| Total Course Fees Payable | S$28,500 | S$28,500 |
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