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Programme Specification (Flexible Online)

PgDip Software Product Management

We are moving towards a product-enabled services model in the global marketplace. To remain competitive in the technology market, companies are required to continually innovate their products. In addition to constant feedback from customers, they need an effective marketing campaign. Therefore, product management is vital to product success.

The course is designed to prepare business leaders who can meet the demands of today's global markets. After completing the course, you will be able to develop products and services that are internationally competitive.

During the lifecycle of a product, product managers oversee all aspects of its development. The Product Manager ties business strategy, design, and product potential to customers' demands to build a relevant, feasible, and valuable product for them. In addition, they provide product vision and leadership for development, support, marketing, and selling. Ensure the product is aligned with the company's strategy.

 

Award Information

Type of Qualification Postgraduate Diploma
Final Award PgDip Software Product Management
Awarding Body London School of Innovation
Teaching Institute London School of Innovation
Exit Award(s) PgCert (60 credits)
External Accreditation N/A

Programme Details

Qualification Level Postgraduate
Language Of Programme English
Mode(s) of Study Flexible online
Credits CATS 120, ECTS 60
Notional Learning Time 1200 hours
Applicable FHEQ Descriptor FHEQ - Level 7
Applicable Subject Benchmark Statement
HECoS Code

Entry Criteria

Admission to this programme will be governed by the School's Admissions Policy, which aligns with our commitment to inclusivity as outlined in the School's Access and Participation Statement. All applications will be assessed in accordance with the Admission and Registration Regulations of the School, ensuring a fair, transparent, and equitable process for all prospective students.

Requirement Details
Academic Qualifications 112 UCAS points, typically including an A Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Computer Science, or another science/technology-based subject.
Required Work Experience At least four years' experience as a product manager, project manager, or business analyst.
English Language IELTS Level [Min. 7 ]

Aims and Objectives

Target Details
Skill Development
Real World Application
Career Prospects Almost all technology firms have adopted successful product management strategies, including Google, Microsoft, Freshworks, and UrbanClap. In order to achieve such heights, software firms require talented product managers to grow their businesses. There is a 51% recruitment rate for product management in technology companies. Product management ranks in the top 10 of Glassdoor's 50 best jobs (2022). After completing the programme, a variety of career paths are available, such as Tech Product Manager, Designer Product Manager, Business Product Manager, Associate Product Manager, Software Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, Director of Product, VP of Product, Chief Product Officer and Beyond, Lead Technical Product Manager, Design System, Senior Technical Product. There are a number of top companies to work for as a product manager, including Amazon, Facebook (Meta), Google, Uber, Microsoft, PayPal, Ola, Flipkart, Myntra and Apple are also listed.
Personal Growth

Learning Outcomes

FHEQ Level 7 (Threshold Academic Standard)
Qualification Descriptor Programme outcome(s)
Domain knowledge
Systematic understanding of knowledge in their field		 Develop a thorough understanding of software product management principles, techniques, and theories. Gain insights into lifecycle management, strategies for global competition, and aligning products with evolving market demands, leveraging case studies from leading tech companies like Google and Microsoft.
Problems and new ideas in the field
Critical awareness of current problems or new ideas in their field		 Critically analyse contemporary challenges and innovative ideas in software product management. Explore how technological advancements and customer feedback influence product strategy, and the importance of agility in responding to market changes.
Techniques
Comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques in their field		 Master a range of skills and techniques crucial for effective software product management, including market analysis, product strategy formulation, and user experience design. Understand how these practices integrate to foster competitive product development.
Originality
Show some originality in applying knowledge		 Exhibit originality in utilising learned knowledge by conceptualising unique product ideas that cater to unmet market needs. Apply this original thinking to develop viable and innovative product strategies that reflect the nuances of the technology sector.
Knowledge discernment
Practical understanding of how to create and interpret knowledge in their field using established techniques of research and enquiry		 Interpret and generate knowledge applicable to software product management through practical methods like user research, data analysis, and iterative testing. Learn to transform theoretical concepts and market insights into actionable strategies for successful product outcomes.
Research critique
Conceptual understanding so they can criticise and evaluate the current research papers in their field, and the current methodologies and techniques. 		Critically evaluate existing research and methodologies within software product management, assessing their relevance and effectiveness in addressing real-world challenges. Develop skills to propose methodological improvements and critique prevalent industry practices.
BCS Level 7 (Subject Benchmark Statement)
Qualification Descriptor Programme outcome(s)
Intellectual skills
Analyse, apply and critically evaluate concepts, principles and practices.		 Analyse, apply, and critically evaluate principles and practices of software product management, focusing on areas like lean methodology, agile frameworks, and cross-functional leadership to drive product success.
Problem-solving
Well-developed skills in critical thinking, research design, judgement and problem-solving, leading to the ability to create effective computational artefacts, given complex or open constraints, with a high degree of autonomy.		 Enhance problem-solving abilities by engaging in exercises that mimic real-life scenarios, where limited information and complex constraints require thoughtful decision-making and innovative solutions, particularly in software design and user interaction.
Practical computing skills
Apply computing techniques, as appropriate to the area of study, within complex or unpredictable scenarios, in a systematic manner, making appropriate decisions given incomplete or missing data.		 Apply advanced computing techniques in uncertain and complex scenarios typical in software product management. Make informed decisions by systematically assessing variable data and integrating technical, business, and user-centric factors.
Autonomy and self-direction
Demonstrate some self-direction in learning and attainment, tackling and solving problems, and approaching and implementing tasks and activities proactively and effectively.		 Demonstrate self-direction and autonomy in learning, problem-solving, and managing software product development, showing initiative in overcoming challenges and introducing tasks within a professional product management context.
Professional practice
Identify appropriate practices in complex and unpredictable professional environments in the work that they undertake, and perform work within a professional, legal and ethical framework – including data management and use, security, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and sustainability.		 Identify and implement best practices within challenging and unpredictable professional environments, adhering to legal, ethical, and organisational standards. Emphasise sustainability, data security, and inclusivity in product management processes.
Professional communication
Communicate their work to specialist and non-specialist audiences.		 Effectively communicate complex product management concepts and strategies to both specialists and non-specialists, ensuring clarity and understanding across diverse audiences, including stakeholders and team members in various roles.

Programme Structure

To qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) you must achieve 120 CATS credits from the following.

Programme Modules Outcomes Map

The following mapping demonstrates how the programme outcomes are all addressed by the module outcomes.
In compliance with the School's regultations, every programme outcome is covered by at least one core module outcome.

FHEQ Level 7 (Threshold Academic Standard)

Programme Learning Outcome
Domain knowledge
Problems and new ideas in the field
Techniques
Originality
Knowledge discernment
Research critique

BCS Level 7 (Subject Benchmark Statement)

Programme Learning Outcome
Intellectual skills
Problem-solving
Practical computing skills
Autonomy and self-direction
Professional practice
Professional communication

Mode(s) of Study

Entry points are flexible and students can begin at any time subject to successful admission.

Please view the programme page on our website for the latest information.

FullName Duration Location Asynchronous learning Synchronous learning
1 Flexible online
Designed for self-disciplined students interested in flexible and self-paced education that fits around their work commitments and life schedules.

Online degrees are typically cheaper. You can pay per module and get certified as you go, building your path to a full degree. This is also ideal for continuing professional development.		 12 to 60 months
You can study part-time or full-time, and complete the programme at your own pace, within the maximum period of registration.

Normally, you can study a maximum of 60 credits during each semester (4 months). Please see the School's academic regulations for more details. 		100% Online, available to students anywhere in the world. While there will be no live classes or group projects, you can network with fellow students through our online platform. All course material and learning tools will be available through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) online 24/7. Our resources are crafted for engaging and AI-assisted digital learning experiences, offering an excellent balance between knowledge and activities for practical learning. A recording of any live sessions (classes, seminars, etc) will be available to facilitate your asynchronous engagement with the content. They will be only from the latest delivery of the module, to ensure the content is recent and represents the latest thinking in the subject.

Additionally, our AI-powered virtual private tutor will be available 24/7 for synchronous interactions.

Teaching Systems

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Teaching and Learning Methods

Each module will specify its teaching system, including weighted teaching and learning activities, which will be drawn from the following pool as appropriate.

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Assessment Formats

Each module will specify its weighted summative assessment formats which will be drawn, as appropriate, from the following pool.

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Marking Criteria

The following grid sets out the School’s marking criteria for FHEQ - L7.

Outcome Expectation Distinction (70 - 100%) Merit (60 - 69%) Pass (50 - 59%) Fail (0 - 49%)
Knowledge and Understanding Systematic and critical understanding of relevant knowledge, concepts, new insights, and developments in the discipline, including within current literature, and also incorporating interrelationships with other relevant disciplines. Outstanding systematic and critical understanding of relevant knowledge, concepts, new insights, and developments in the discipline, including within current literature, and also incorporating interrelationships with other relevant disciplines. Very good systematic and critical understanding of relevant knowledge, concepts, new insights, and developments in the discipline, including within current literature, and also incorporating interrelationships with other relevant disciplines. Satisfactory systematic and critical understanding of relevant knowledge, concepts, new insights, and developments in the discipline, including within current literature, and also incorporating interrelationships with other relevant disciplines. Little to no systematic and critical understanding of relevant knowledge, concepts, new insights, and developments in the discipline, including within current literature, and also incorporating interrelationships with other relevant disciplines.
Intellectual Skills Ability to analyse, apply, and critically evaluate knowledge, techniques, and practices, in unpredictably complex contexts and to existing discourses and methodologies with intellectual skill and some originality. Exceptional analysis, application, and critical evaluation of knowledge, techniques, and practices in unpredictably complex contexts and to existing discourses and methodologies, with a high-level of intellectual skill and some originality. Sound analysis, application, and critical evaluation of knowledge, techniques, and practices in unpredictably complex contexts and to existing discourses and methodologies, with very good intellectual skill and some originality. Acceptable analysis, application, and critical evaluation of knowledge, techniques, and practices in unpredictably complex contexts and to existing discourses and methodologies, with satisfactory intellectual skill and limited originality. Little to no analysis, application, and critical evaluation of knowledge, techniques, and practices in unpredictably complex contexts and to existing discourses and methodologies, with a very narrow level of intellectual skill and no originality.
Technical/Practical Skills Comprehensive and critical understanding and organisation of specialist techniques and advanced methodologies in the discipline, including those related to critical thinking, specialist projects, research design, problem-solving, and techniques, and a practical understanding of how they should be selected and used to interpret incomplete knowledge and create effective artefacts. Outstanding critical understanding and organisation of specialist techniques and advanced methodologies in the discipline, including high-level critical thinking, specialist projects, research design, problem-solving, and techniques, and a thorough practical understanding of how they should be selected and used to interpret incomplete knowledge and create effective artefacts. Very good critical understanding and organisation of specialist techniques and advanced methodologies in the discipline, including sound critical thinking, specialist projects, research design, problem-solving, and techniques, and a very good practical understanding of how they should be selected and used to interpret incomplete knowledge and create effective artefacts. Acceptable critical understanding and organisation of specialist techniques and advanced methodologies in the discipline, including satisfactory critical thinking, specialist projects, research design, problem-solving, and techniques, and acceptable understanding of how they should be selected and used to interpret imcomplete knowledge and create effective artefacts. Limited or no critical understanding and organisation of specialist techniques and advanced methodologies in the discipline, including little or no critical thinking, , specialist projects, research design, problem-solving, and techniques, and a limited to no practical understanding of how they should be selected and used to interpret incomplete knowledge and create effective artefacts.
Professional/Transferable Skills Ability to show awareness, autonomy and self-direction in development and learning, tackling and solving complex problems, approaching and implementing tasks in diverse and unpredictable contexts, including professional, legal and ethical, critically evaluating own and others capabilities, and with an ability to communicate work to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Exceptional ability to show awareness, autonomy and self-direction in development and learning, taking a thorough proactive approach to tackling and solving complex problems, approaching and implementing tasks in diverse and unpredictable contexts at a very high level, including professional, legal and ethical, exceptional critical evaluation of own and others work, and with a thorough ability to communicate work to specialist and non-specialist audiences Very good ability to show awareness, autonomy and self-direction in development and learning, taking an effective and proactive approach in tackling and solving complex problems, approaching and implementing tasks in diverse and unpredictable contexts at a very good level, including professional, legal and ethical, very good critical evaluation of own and others work, and with a very good ability to communicate work to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Satisfactory ability to show awareness, autonomy and self-direction in development and learning, taking a good approach in tackling and solving complex problems, approaching and implementing tasks in diverse and unpredictable contexts at an acceptable level, including professional, legal and ethical, satisfactory critical evaluation of own and others work, and with a good ability to communicate work to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Little to no ability to show awareness, autonomy and self-direction in development and learning, taking a limited or no proactive approach in tackling and solving complex problems, approaching and implementing tasks in diverse and unpredictable contexts at a very limited level, including professional, legal and ethical, little to no critical evaluation of own and others work, and with little to no ability to communicate work to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Programme Contacts

Role Description Name Email
Programme Director Oversees the overall direction and integrity of the programme.

Programme Approval

Stage Version Date of approval Authority Chair Revalidation
Strategic Approval 1.0 Board of Governors Somayeh Aghnia
Operational Approval 1.0 Executive Committee Paymon Khamooshi
Academic Approval 1.0 Academic Board Dr Paresh Kathrani
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