Course description
Business Management (Level 4 and 5)
The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management is a240 creditcourse designed to fast track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate degreein Business and Management, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.
The Level 4 modules and assignmentsof this course areequivalent to thefirst year of a University Degreeand the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to thesecond 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 8 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 recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.
The course includes:
All course material, including online modules and written assignmentsPersonal tutor support with 1-2-1 Skype sessionsDedicated student supportAccess to an online social learning forumAssignment marking and feedbackFREE NUS Extra card worth £19.90Free CV writing help on completion of the course
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Suitability - Who should attend?
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.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
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.
Training Course Content
Level 4
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.
Level 5
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.
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Reviews
Average rating 5
Having access to all lectures 24/7 was great as it allowed me to study any time and anywhere.
I mostly enjoyed the tutor support I received as it can be challenging studying on your own sometimes.
Expenses
The fee for enroling onto the Level 4 and Level 5 course: £2400
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or Debit Card
- Bank Transfer
- Interest Free Monthly instalments
- Paypal
- Western Union
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