The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals

MSc in Business and Payroll Management

Completed over a three year period, the MSc in Business and Payroll Management is the highest level payroll qualification in the UK, run by the University of Derby Business School in conjunction with the CIPP.

Who is the qualification aimed at?

The MSc in Business and Payroll Management is aimed at individuals who:

• Have completed the CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management or the CIPP Diploma in Local Government Pensions Management who wish to further their development
   
• Have completed the CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management or the CIPP Foundation Degree in Pensions Administration and Management who wish to further their development
   
• Have completed the BA (Hons) in Applied Business and Management or Advanced Diploma in Applied Payroll Management who wish to progress to the next level
   
• Hold an equivalent qualification attained at level six, for example a BA in another subject
   
• May not hold any of the above qualifications but have knowledge and experience in a strategic role. Please refer to the experiential learning section below for more information

Experiential Learning

Individuals who do not hold any of the above qualifications but wish to apply may be awarded direct access onto the course if they can demonstrate experience via Accredited Prior Learning (APL). As advised by the University of Derby, APL can be:

• Certified (APCL) – to give recognition of learning which has been formally assessed and for which a certificate has been awarded
   
• Experiential (APEL) – to recognise that knowledge and skills can be developed through many types of experience, such as work and voluntary activities

Enquirers must hold at least three years experience within a business, payroll or pensions environment. In addition your experience should include strategic aspects such as project management, managing change and team leadership. This is subject to final assessment by the University of Derby.

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Course starts 28/29 September 2012 - Full timetable will be available soon

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