Course overview
Gain the knowledge, skills and mindset to be a responsible, dynamic leader. Elevate your career with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Birmingham Business School. This programme is funded via the Apprenticeship Levy meaning it will be paid for through your employer.

A Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration will elevate your career. Ours nurtures responsible business leaders, preparing you for the next step in your career. Our course will challenge you to reflect on your approach to Responsible Business and help you develop key skills for your future.

Course Structure
Our two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is delivered via a combination of online materials and sessions plus residential long weekends. There is also the option to top-up to the MBA with the completion of an additional module and a research project

What makes this course different?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration stands apart by embedding Responsible Business themes throughout the course, preparing students to lead ethically and sustainably. A unique feature is the Deloitte Consultancy Challenge, which provides hands-on experience by allowing students to tackle real-world business challenges alongside industry leaders, fostering practical skills and impactful learning.

Projects are customised to align with your organisation, allowing you to directly apply new skills to your work. The course is also levy-funding compliant, with tailored guidance on leveraging this funding available from our Apprenticeships team. Additionally, students can top up to a full MBA qualification by completing one additional module and a research project.

Responsible Business themes embedded throughout the programme, preparing students to lead ethically and sustainably
Join the Deloitte Consultancy Challenge for hands-on experience with real-world business challenges
Projects customised to align with your organisation, allowing direct application of new skills
Levy-funding compliant with tailored guidance from the Apprenticeships team
Option to complete one additional module and a research project to gain a full MBA qualification.

Career opportunities
From day one of your programme, you can tap into the expertise of our career consultants. Whatever your short or long-term goals, our careers support will put you in the best position to achieve them. In fact, were one of the few business schools who offer lifelong support throughout your career. Our Skills Development Consultant offers personal coaching to help you develop the soft skills of a top business leader. From interview practice to industry networking events, well help you develop the skills you need to achieve your professional career goals.