Diploma in International Development and Business Innovation
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Diploma
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credits
Description
Please note that this diploma is only available until 31 December 2014. In order to claim this qualification, you must have completed the required 120 credits by this time.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Credit, Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44(0) 1908 653003 or by email .
Development organisations are increasingly working with the private sector. Businesses are increasingly concerned to make sure that their employees have a better understanding of context, particularly in the international arena. This diploma course provides a study programme that supports the increasing need for commercial companies to have a sense of the international context in which they work, and for international development organisations to understand the behaviour and strategic role of the private sector. Together, the modules combine different perspectives on innovation in relation to social and organisational change in a globalising world.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
This diploma is relevant for: employees (or those intending to be employees) of companies that work in a multi-national setting, especially with interests in developing or transitional countries; those working for, or intending to work, for international development organisations, particularly where there is an interest in promoting public-private partnerships or other engagement with the private sector; and those working or aspiring to work, in international consultancy firms, financial operations or the ‘knowledge economy’.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of 120 credits’ worth of the required modules, you will be awarded a Diploma in International Development with Business Innovation (DipIDBI [Open]).
Students who take this qualification may wish to take further qualifications in related areas such as the Diploma in Environment and Development (D21) or the BA/BSc (Honours) International Studies (B11).
Fees 2012
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