the institute of administrative management anna lemmon general manager
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The Institute of Administrative Management
Anna LemmonGeneral Manager
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Administration as a profession
Definitions
The process or activity of running a business, organization(Oxford Dictionary of English)
Management of the affairs of an organization, such as a business or institution(Collins World English Dictionary)
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Administration as a profession
•Distinct body of knowledge and skills•IAM professional standards (distinct from NOS)•IAM “ladder” of qualifications provides career path into profession, including apprenticeships•Progression to university courses, including foundation degrees
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Administrative Management
Administrative management provides essential support to business organizations in planning, organizing, directing and controlling their activities to ensure effective performance and maximum competitive advantage.
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Role of the IAM
•Professionalization of administrative management and professional administration since 1915
•Flexible, cost-effective alternative higher education in cooperation with universities
•Professional, supportive community of members
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Example: Cooperative model
•Foundation Degree in Business and Professional Administration – Higher Apprenticeship
•South-East London Lifelong Learning Network (Sellln)•University of Greenwich•IAM
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Key Features
•Based on the University of Greenwich Applied Professional Studies Programme (APS)•Designed with the working practitioner in mind•Flexible: takes account of different types of learners•Separate but linked “stand-alone” awards•2-year, 120-credit•L4 IAM NVQ Diploma embedded•Professional IAM membership for students
Progression to:•Degrees•IAM higher level qualifications and BA/BSc/MA/MSC/MBA top-ups
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IAM Historical Role
“Since 1915 the Institute’s qualifications and membership services have been supporting administrative managers in their organizational performance and effectiveness.”Laurie J. Mullins
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Contacts
Business Development Manager:[email protected]
Centre Relationship Manager:[email protected]
General Manager:[email protected]