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Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
OCT
16 Months
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Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
APR-26
16 Months
Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
OCT
16 Months
Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
JAN-26
16 Months
Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
JUL-26
16 Months
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OverviewSucceeding in business requires not only the knowledge of commercial best practices – it also demands a high level of interpersonal and professional skills. Studying online for a postgraduate diploma is an excellent way to develop both.This focused course explores many of the key areas of business, including:the main principles and practices of contemporary management and organisational behaviourfinancial decision-making in the short and long termmicro- and macro-economics and their relevance to managerial decision-makingtheories of leadership and how they apply in practicethe key concepts that underlie marketing and how to develop a strategyYou can also add in optional modules to tailor your course to your career goals, with topics including project management, human resources and business strategy.Once you have completed your course, you have the opportunity to advance onto a full Master of Business Management (MBM).Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the January 2026 intake of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Academic entry route - You must have the following qualifications as a minimum: an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification. Work experience entry route - You must meet the following criteria: at least three years relevant work experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£536 month
Students from Domestic
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£560 month
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£560 month
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
University of Essex Online is a top 30 UK university (Complete University Guide 2025)....