The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management is a 240 credit course intended to quick track understudies to the last year of a related Undergraduate degree in Business and Management, which can either be finished at a UK University on grounds or through separation learning.
The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are proportionate to the main year of a University Degree and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equal to the second year of a University Degree.
This course is comprised of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 level 5 modules (120 credits), each level likewise incorporates 8 composed assignments. On the off chance that an understudy chooses to just examination at Level 4 they will get 120 credits and can apply for an exclusion from the principal year of a college Degree course.
Every module comprises of around 40 guided learning hours of material with an extra 30-50 hours of discretionary learning material. These materials include suggested works out, prescribed readings and web assets.
If you decide to top up to a full Undergraduate Degree through an accredited UK university you have the option of finishing on campus or studying at a number of UK Universities, Costs will vary depending on which university you chose to complete the final year at. Northampton University University of Derby University of Worcester University of Sunderland – On Campus London Metropolitan University Southern Cross University University of Nicosia, Cyprus 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. To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling onto the Level 5 course, you must have attained a Level 4 or equivalent. 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 some examples of good and bad financial decision making and the impact on the business. 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. The ATHE Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management has 10 modules and 8 written assignments at each level. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 3000-5000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform. The Assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are: More information about the Level 4 units can be found here https://athe.co.uk/level-4-management-qualifications/ The Assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are: More information about the Level 5 units can be found here https://athe.co.uk/level-5-management-qualifications/ Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and 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.
