Postgraduate Diploma in Administrative Information Management

Purpose

The Postgraduate Diploma in Administrative Information Management is designed to strengthen and deepen the learners' knowledge in administrative information and knowledge management. It will enable information management professionals to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systemic survey of current thinking, practice and research methods in Administrative Information Management as an area of specialisation. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in order to undertake professional or highly-skilled work within the information and knowledge industry. This qualification includes conducting and reporting research under supervision with a research proposal as an outcome.

Rationale

The Postgraduate Diploma in Administrative Information Management (AIM) is developed to meet the specific career path needs in the administrative business environment as confirmed by industry. Prospective learners will typically have completed the Advanced Diploma in AIM. This qualification is aimed at empowering incumbents with focused and applied specialisation which meets the requirements of a specific niche in the labour market. It involves specific knowledge and skills to perform at specialist and managerial levels within multi-disciplinary administrative environments.

This qualification is therefore particularly suitable for continuing professional development through the enhancement of deep and systematic understanding of contemporary business operations which includes independent decision-making, analytical approaches and relevant cutting edge technologies, thus contributing to the benefits of the society and the economy. This qualification offers learners access to the Master of Management Sciences in Administrative Information Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

As per the institutional policy, credits towards this qualification may be obtained by means of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Candidates who do not meet the minimum entrance requirements but who can demonstrate satisfactory levels of competence in the field may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and may be granted entry to the qualification on this basis.

Entry Requirements

The admission requirement for this qualification

• Advanced Diploma in Administrative Information Management or a recognised equivalent qualification at Level 7.

This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 8, totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory Modules at Level 8, 120 Credits

• Business Administration V, 30 Credits.
• Advanced Research Methodology, 30 Credits.
• Information Administration V, 30 Credits.
• Corporate Entrepreneurship, 30 Credits.

1. Apply comprehensive strategic administration of human resources, operations, knowledge and change within an organization.
2. Evaluate enterprise information systems.
3. Evaluate corporate strategies within an organization as applied in information administration.
4. Develop a research proposal with a topic related to issues within the field of human resource management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Evaluate strategic administration of resources in an organisation.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Develop a technology based platform that integrate and coordinate business processes.
• Identify mechanisms to oversee the use of information and related technology, established and linked to create value and manage the risks associated with using information and technology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Evaluate a corporate strategy that supports innovation.
• Analyse the organisational environment that supports and encourages entrepreneurial behaviourism.
• Analyse the obstacles that can hinder the sustenance of corporate entrepreneurship are.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Develop a quality research proposal that meets the requirements for access into a Master's Degree.

Integrated Assessment

Formative assessment strategies are continuous and aimed at giving learners feedback on their progress in the achievement of learning outcomes as well as to integrate theoretical and practical competence. Such strategies include informal assignments, discussions, case studies, informal tests and tutoring.

Some of the criteria may be accessed through observation of the learners during classes. Summative assessment strategies are aimed at judgment of the learning in relation to the Exit Level Outcomes of the qualification. Such strategies include examinations, reports, projects or equivalent such as a portfolio of evidence which is representative of a selection of the outcomes.

The outcomes of the formal assignments and tests will contribute to a cumulative class mark as per the pre-arrangement with the learners. In the formal assignments and tests, and in the respective examinations learners will have to demonstrate the ability to communicate and integrate knowledge of the key issues, highlighted in the respective modules, and identify and resolve typical problems in the subfields as indicated. This will require critical and creative thinking as well as the ability to make practical applications of the learning outcomes as indicated in the module descriptors.