Course name: Undergraduate – Level 4 & 5 Diploma In Business Management
No. of units:
Non
Qualification:
Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Business Management - 601/6048/2 Qualifi Level 5 Diploma In Business Management - 601/6049/4
Course option
£3,800 / £9000 / £1900
Undergraduate – Level 4 & 5 Diploma In Business Management
£1900 per level or £3800 for two levels together
Receive Coventry University offer letter within 30 days of starting the course
About This Course
The level 4/5 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.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
Examples of University Progression
Awarding Body
Qualification
Qualification Numbers: Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Business Management - 601/6048/2
Qualification Numbers 2: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma In Business Management - 601/6049/4
Course Details
The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 and level 5 courses together is £2600. Alternatively students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £1900 each.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- Interest free monthly instalments
- Paypal
- Western Union
- ELCAS funding
All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE laptop*
FREE access to Our Hubs
*excluding ELCAS funded learners
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)- online- £6,000
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000
University of Gloucestershire
BA (Hons) Business Management & Strategy – £3,250
Anglia Ruskin University
BA (Hons) Management – £4,850
Northampton University
BA (Hons) in Business and Management – £5,280
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
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
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 Bolton
BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £10,250
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
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6,000
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 Qualifi level 4/5 diploma in business management has 6 written assignments at each level. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 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:
- Managing change
- Communication in an organisation
- Business operations
- Leadership and the organisation
- Developing teams
- Financial awareness
More information about the level 4 units can be found here: Qualifi level 4 diploma in business management
The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
- Business development
- Business models and growing organisations
- Customer management
- Responding to the changing business environment
- Risk management and organisations
- Effective decision making
More information about the level 5 units can be found here: Qualifi level 5 diploma in business management
Successful completion of the full level 4/5 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.
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Diploma in Business Management (Level 4&5
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University 1st year (Level 4) Full course materials and assignments
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University 2nd year (Level 5) Full course materials and assignments
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Diploma in Business Management (Level 4&5) + Coventry University top up
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University 2nd year (Level 5) Full course materials and assignments
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University 2nd year (Level 5) Full course materials and assignments
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University 3rd year (Level 6) with Coventry University
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Unlimited tutor support
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Coventry University offer letter
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Diploma in Business Management (Level 5)
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University 2nd year (Level 5) Full course materials and assignments
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