Preparatory Programme Leading to The
Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI)
Diploma in Business & Management
(DBM)
This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (Ref.: 552177). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.
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THE CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (CMI)
The CMI is a leading professional body for managers, with the mission of promoting the development, exercise and recognition of professional management. It is incorporated by Royal Charter and is well known as the former British Institute of Management established in 1948. The CMI has been offering a post-graduate programme at the CUHK SCS for more than 10 years.
Currently, CMI has over 70,000 members coming from all sectors, both pubic and private, and all levels of responsibility, from supervisors to chief executives. It has an active branch with about 1,000 members in Hong Kong. As a Chartered body for management, its membership represents the highest recognition for professional managers.
PROGRAMME AIM
The CMI Diploma Programme in Business and Management (DBM) provides a comprehensive insight into the fundamentals of different management areas. It is most suitable for students who are already working in a junior executive position and preparing for advancement to middle position in an organisation. The award is pitched at the UK’s NQF¹ Level 5, equivalent to an Advanced Diploma in Hong Kong (HK’s QF² Level 4).
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Programme consists of 150 contact hours taking around 12 months to complete on a part- time basis. It is made up of 6 courses and a project, i.e. totally 7 courses:
1. Business Environment 2. Introduction to Management 3. Human Resources and Leadership 4. Finance and Resources Management
5. Marketing Management 6. Business Planning 7. Project
Students are required to have a good standard of English. Please see ‘ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS’ for details.
ASSESSMENT AND AWARDS
At the end of each course, students are required to submit an assignment and pass an open- book examination. Upon completing all the six courses, students will be required to submit a project (2500 to 3000 words) on a topic relevant to their work. Passing of all 7 courses and at least 70% attendance in each course will lead to the DBM award by the CMI.
A “Certificate of Completion” (issued by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK) will also be granted to students who meet the above requirements.*
¹ UK’s NQF is National Qualification Framework, UK
² HK’s QF is Qualification Framework, Hong Kong
RECOGNITION & FURTHER PATH FOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
(1) DBM satisfies the educational requirement for CMI membership. The DBM plus 3 years of management experience will lead to full membership and use of MCMI as designation. Students with lesser experience will be admitted as Associate Members and then progress to Full Members when the 3 years experience is achieved. Full members of CMI may participate in a Chartered Manager programme and seek to qualify for an additional designation as a Chartered Manager (see CMI website: www.managers.org.uk).
(2) DBM also offers advanced standing status for students to complete Bachelor degree programmes of many universities in their home campus or in Hong Kong, such as De Montfort University, the University of Wales and Middlesex University. The top-up programmes may be completed in about two years by part-time studies.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
Teaching will be conducted in Cantonese and English.
Teaching materials, project, assignments and examinations are all in English.
DURATION, CLASS VENUE AND TIME
Students are required to attend classes twice weekly: Tuesdays & Thursdays (7:30p.m. to 10:00p.m.) at SCS Town Learning Centres.
(The School reserves the right to alter the schedule and venue of class due to unforeseen circumstances.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should:
Be at age of 21 or above with one year experience in business, and have completed HKCEE with a pass (Grade E or above) in English Language (syllabus B) or equivalent; or
Hold a post-secondary qualification, e.g. certificate or diploma, from a recognised tertiary institution or technical institute, and with a pass in HKCEE English Language (syllabus B) or equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria* but show strong determination to join the Programme may be exceptionally admitted. They will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to do a special personal assessment.
*Applicants who do not meet the English Language requirement above may still apply.
Successful applicants will be required to take a Supplementary English course and pay for the additional tuition fee concerned. Award of the CMI diploma is subject to proof of passing the Supplementary English course. Please refer to the Appendix for the course details.
COURSE FEES(Non-refundable and Non-transferable)
CLASS ARRANGEMENT AND MATERIALS
Classes are held two evenings a week. Each course consists of 10 classes of 2.5 hours each. A class will normally involve the study of theories, group discussions as well as sharing dialogue on real life local case studies. Outside the classes, students are expected to spend extra time each week to review the topics discussed at the classes.
Textbooks will be recommended to students and there will be instructors’ notes for supplementary reading.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
COMMENCEMENT DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2013
ENQUIRIES
This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (Ref.: 552177). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.
Application fee:
HK$150 which is not refundable unless the Programme is full or cancelled Tuition fee:
HK$14,700 for the whole Programme
The fee is payable in 3 equal instalments (HK$4,900 each):
1st instalment: to be paid with the submission of application form
2nd and 3rd instalments: to be paid before the commencement of 2nd and 3rd term respectively
Note: Those students who are required to take the Supplementary English Course are required to pay the related course fee (HK$660).
Tuition fees are not refundable, but for unsuccessful application or if the Programme is cancelled due to insufficient enrolment, submitted cheques will be returned to the applicants.
Other fees: (The following fees will have to be paid directly to the CMI, after the Programme has commenced.)
CMI Registration and Affiliate Membership fee: HK$2,800 per year (Only registered candidates may participate in the assessment process.)
Assessment fees: HK$800 per course (totally 7 courses)
School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCS), CUHK
CMI Approved Centre
(Consort Management Consultants Limited)
Tel: 3943 9129 Tel: 2521 4371
Fax: 2770 8275 Fax: 2868 4381
E-mail: scs-bus@cuhk.edu.hk Email: cmi-learner@consort.com.hk Web-site: http://www.scs.cuhk.edu.hk
PREPARATORY PROGRAMME LEADING TO
THE CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Business operating environment: concepts of micro and macro-economic
environment
Legal framework of operations:
occupational health and safety, risk assessment, data protection
Socio-political environment
The impact of technology to business operations
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
Managing organizations
Organisational culture
Motivation and support
Performance management – Performance assessment, setting up objectives for teams and individuals; Improving performance
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Introduction to marketing, marketing oriented organisation
Satisfying stakeholders
Marketing environment, situational and environmental analysis
Marketing research, marketing information systems
Different functions of marketing, 4Ps
HUMAN RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP
Disciplinary and grievance procedure
Recruitment and selection process
Analyzing and evaluating staffing resources and performances
Communicating with teams and staff
Self assessment and planning for personal development
Resources planning, implementing and evaluating personal development plan
Understanding effective communication and implementing it
Links and differences between management, teams and leadership
Leadership principles and styles
Apply leadership strategies
FINANCE & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Financial vs management accounting
Financial reporting
Assessment of company performance
Cost classification
Financial resources planning, monitoring and control
Standard costing and budgetary control
Short term financial decision making
Financial investment appraisal
BUSINESS PLANNING
Collecting and evaluating data and information for strategic evaluation
Decision making management
Planning, monitoring and evaluating for financial and non-financial resources to meet objectives
Organisational quality and resource audit
Strategic planning, implementing and control
Managing change
PROJECT
Presentation and analysis of data and information
Communicating results
Conducting a management project
Students will be supplied with relevant supplementary notes on written and business communications, and guidance notes on conducting projects.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please send the completed application form and the following:
1. A Hong Kong identity card or relevant identification document;
2. Copies of academic qualifications;
3. Testimonials or other evidence of the applicant's working experience;
4. A non-refundable application fee of HK$150 by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to 'The Chinese University of Hong Kong;
5. The first instalment of tuition fee of HK$4,900 (by cheque payable to 'The Chinese University of Hong Kong');
6. The completed ‘Application Form for the Supplementary English Language Coures’ and course see of HK$660, if applicable.
Applicants should make sure the information of personal contact (correspondence address, telephone number etc.) is clear and correct while completing the application form.
Applications should be sent to:
CMI Diploma Programme in Business and Management School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Tseung Kwan O Learning Centre Tsui Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O
Admission will be on a first-come-first-served basis for qualified applicants. All applicants will be notified in writing of their application results within 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Appendix – Supplementary English Course
Note: This Supplementary English course is not part of the preparatory programme. Completion of this course is a requirement for students accepted into the DBM conditionally but without a pass in HKCEE English Language (Syllabus B) or equivalent. Proof of completion of this course is required for the award of the CMI DBM. *For students required to take this course, they have to complete and submit the 'Application Form for Certificate of Completion' (RE003) to apply for a 'Certificate of Completion' when they have submitted all the assignments and completed the course. The fee per copy of the 'Certificate of Completion' is HK$50. The 'Certificate of Completion' will be awarded by SCS, CUHK.
Effective Report and Proposal Writing for Professionals
(Course no. 133-850267-02)
Course Content:
1. Understand the basics of business report writing, including organizational patterns and formats
2. Learn the guidelines for developing informal reports 3. Learn the guidelines for preparing formal reports 4. Language and tone of different reports
Mode of Delivery:
This course is delivered in regular mode. Students have to complete 4 assignments and mail the assignments to the School. The assignments will be marked by tutor and returned.
Students enrolled for this course have to purchase the textbook on their own.
Duration: Language Used:
3 months English
Commencement Date 18 November, 2013 Closing Date of Application 21 October, 2013
Tuition Fee HK$ 660
