EDUCATION

HRMI offers EDEXCEL BTEC Post Graduate Strategic Management Diploma

For the first time in Sri Lanka, EDEXCEL BTEC Level 7 Post Graduate Professional Qualification ‘Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership’ has been launched by the Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI). This has been defined by the UK’s Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) as a Post Graduate Professional Qualification equivalent to the first year of a two year Masters Degree enabling the holders to pursue a MBA with exemptions.

Commenting on this programme, HRMI Director, Gihan Talgodapitiya described this qualification as an ideal programme to equip Senior and Middle Managers to go beyond functional management and take-up top-management responsibilities. It is also an interesting course of studies for senior military officers planning to move into corporate sector as the course content provides detailed insights into the role of a Senior Manager and CEO.

The curriculum of the Strategic Management and Leadership Post Graduate course includes the complete spectrum of subjects essential to give a comprehensive knowledge base at senior management level. It includes strategic planning, strategic change management, strategic marketing management, strategic human resource management, strategic supply chain management and logistics, creative and innovative management, strategic management and leadership and, professional development for strategic managers. The assessment criteria involves assignments, projects and case analysis, which Edexcel believes is a better form of assessment at senior management level compared to the traditional examination method.

The Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI) is one of the fastest growing EDEXCEL centres which offers several Post Graduate Qualifications and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) for Advanced Level Qualified students to pursue a degree qualification. The Institute’s head office and business school is located at Nawala Junction and the City Centre on Elvitigala Mawatha, opposite the British School and further information can be obtained by logging on to;- www.hrmi.lk. The HRMI exclusively delivers Edexcel BTEC qualifications which are globally recognised in over 110 countries for higher education as well as employment and migration purposes. Edexcel, UK’s largest qualification awarding body provides academic and vocational qualifications in over 100 countries.

In January 2011 Pearson, the world’s leading learning company reported that more than 100,000 students were successful in applying to higher education after studying for BTEC qualifications. The figures show that admissions to UK universities by BTEC students have risen 30% year-on-year. Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA - UK) research has revealed that 95 percent of higher education institutions accept BTEC students, and more than 50% of 20- to 30-year-olds going on to higher education are BTEC students.

The Human Resource Management Institute offers comprehensive coaching to ensure that its students are well-equipped to fulfil the challenging standards of the Edexcel HND. Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management at HRMI will take two years as it is equivalent to the first and second years of a Bachelor’s Degree programme. Completion of the Edexcel HND will open a convenient pathway to HRMI students to obtain a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees whilst completing the entire course of studies in Sri Lanka.

The advantage HRMI students gain is the choice of universities as Edexcel HND is accepted by over 100 leading universities in the UK, Australia, Malaysia and other Commonwealth countries.

Canberra University CCES offers ‘Certificate in Int’l Trade and Logistics’

Canberra University Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES) is offering a six-month certificate course in ‘International Trade and Logistics’ through its Regional Campus at the World Trade Centre, Colombo.

This course leads to a Bachelors Degree and is considered the first stage.

This certificate course is ideal for those engaged in the import, export, shipping and logistics sectors, those who wish to excel in a career in international trade and/or shipping and also school leavers.

The course is designed and delivered by the faculty of CCES, Australia and the core focus areas include: key concepts in international trade and logistics, supply chain and logistics, best practices and processes, international organizations and conventions concerning international trade, import - export and shipping (air/sea) procedures in Sri Lanka, handling dangerous cargo and transshipment cargo and presentation skills.

The course will be delivered via a blended learning mode: weekly classroom lectures (every Wednesday from 5:30 - 8:30pm), video lectures, group assignments, research and activities. Face to face teaching and video lectures will be conducted by the CCES, Australia faculty as well as CCES trained and qualified local faculty.

Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, University of Canberra Regional Campus is a joint venture between LAUGFS Australia Higher Education Services (Private) Limited and the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Canberra University.