1. The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding
2. The ability to think independently and solve problems.
3. Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
4. Recognise the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research, appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
5. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business and service provision.
6. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
7. Transferable skills and knowledge that will enable individuals to meet changes in business.
8. To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

The College makes decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.