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  • Start date: Anytime
  • Location: Online
  • Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
  • Qualifications: Level 4 Qualifi diploma (120 credits) , Level 5 Qualifi diploma (120 credits) or Level 4 & 5 Qualifi diploma (240 credits)
  • Assessment: Online written assignments
  • Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, FREE laptop*, all course materials and more


Dream of leading top-tier companies or managing major projects around the world? From strategic planning and operations to marketing and human resources – our Business Management Course can set you on the path to success.

Accredited by Qualifi and recognised by leading business organisations, our online Business Management course covers everything from business strategy, operations management, and marketing to human resources, finance, and corporate governance.

With personalised 1-2-1 expert tutoring support, our programme will deepen your understanding of the business world. As the industry evolves, studying Business Management will equip you with the skills needed for a diverse range of high-level careers in a competitive market.

The Level 4 and 5 diploma in Business Management is a 240-credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree in Business and Management, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree. The Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.

This course is made up of 10 level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 level 5 modules (120 credits); each level also includes 6 written assignments. If a student decides to only study at level 4, they will receive 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.

Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.

Qualifications:

Qualification: Level 4 Diploma in Business Management – 601/6048/2
Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Business Management – 601/6049/4

Course Details

Students on our Business Management course can complete a Level 4 (120 credits), Level 5 (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) Qualifi diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Business industry.

The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module (Level 4 & Level 5) consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.

To complete the course you’ll submit 6 online assignments at each level, and assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with a Qualifi diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.

During this Business Management course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.

Level 4 module listing 

Developing personal skills

Develop a range of personal skills vital to the world of business. Concentrating on communication, leadership and decision-making techniques.

Effective communication

Communication is the key to effective operations and working effectively with others. Throughout this module, learners will grasp a range of communication techniques used for a variety of commercial purposes.

The business environment

Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.

The marketing mix

Exploring and using the marketing mix as part of the business planning process.

Strategic HRM

This module looks at employees and people as a business’ most valuable asset. Recruit the best, reward the best and retain the best.

Managing ethically

Explore the various theories and models of management and their different contexts.

Culture and the organisation

What is meant by culture? Why is it important? How does it differ between organisations?

Customers and customer service

This module looks at customers as the fulcrum of any business.

Fundamentals of Accounting

On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.

Financial management and control

In this module, learners will compare and contrast examples of good and bad financial decision-making and its impact on the business.

 

 

 

Level 5 module listing

 

The entrepreneurial manager

What is an entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.

Organisation structures

Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.

Practical accounting analysis

Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.

Business planning and goal setting

What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.

Politics and business

Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.

Business law

Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.

Managing in today’s world

Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.

Performance management

Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.

Marketing and sales planning

Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.

Quantitative skills

On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.

 

Assignment Unit Titles:

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

  1. Managing change
  2. Communication in an organisation
  3. Business operations
  4. Leadership and the organisation
  5. Developing teams
  6. Financial awareness

More information about the level 4 units can be found here: https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-4-diploma-in-business-management/

The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:

  1. Business development
  2. Business models and growing organisations
  3. Customer management
  4. Responding to the changing business environment
  5. Risk management and organisations
  6. Effective decision making

More information about the level 5 units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-business-management/

To enrol in ur Level 4 Business Management course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at: 

To enrol on the Level 5 Business Management course, you must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Business Management.

Level 4: £2800

Enroll with 30% deposit and then pay each month.

Level 5: £2900

Enroll with 30% deposit and then pay each month.

Level 4 & 5: £3900

Enroll with 30% deposit and then pay each month.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Bank transfer
  • Interest-free monthly instalments
  • PayPal
  • Western Union

Successful completion of the full Level 4 and 5 diploma in Business Management and the final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management, or business consultancy.

Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Business Management course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year Business Management degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.

Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.

Coventry University

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000

Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000

Northampton University

BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250

University of Derby

BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200

University of Northumbria

BSc Honours Global Business Management (Human Resources) (top-up)

University of Huddersfield

BA Honours Human Resource Management top-up

Westcliff University

Business Administration  – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)

University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240

University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)

Edinburgh Napier University

BA in Business Management – £4,600
BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600
BA in Sales Management – £4,600

University of Sunderland – On Campus

BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250

University of Cumbria

BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International

BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International

NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.

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