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Business Management

The Programme

The Business Management programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of managing their business.

The Business Management programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of managing their business. This course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. You will receive a course manual, assignments and study guide, plus tutor support by email.

Course Units:
Effective Management
Employing People
Performance Management
Time, Stress and Crisis Management

At the end of the course you will be able to:
? Define the manager's role
? Describe techniques for managing resources effectively
? List the legal requirements of recruiting staff
? Describe techniques for retaining and parting with staff
? Monitor and review staff performance
? Apply good practice in developing staff
? Define equal opportunities legislation requirements
? Apply good practice in disciplining staff
? Understand techniques for managing time effectively
? Use methods of dealing with stress and crises

Costs

£180

Dates

You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to six months.

Length of Study

Four to six months.
The course will take around 40 hours of study to complete.

Further Information

For further information please telephone 01271 338225, email employers@petroc.ac.uk or fill out our online enquiry form.

Further Information