ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management

Please note: The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management 601/2373/4 is being withdrawn for registrations from 28 February 2023 and there will be no certifications for this qualification after 31 August 2024.

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

• a GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
• other related level 3subjects•an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• other equivalent international qualifications

Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

• IELTs 5.5
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Please note: The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management 601/2373/4 is being withdrawn for registrations from 28 February 2023 and there will be no certifications for this qualification after 31 August 2024.

Learners must complete all 8 mandatory units and 2 optional (opt) units.

Unit Name	Unit Aims	Credits	Mandatory
Fundamentals of Administrative Management	This unit explores the role and function of administrative management in organisations and within the management profession. Learners will become familiar with the communication tools necessary for this business function and will examine the role of ICT in administrative management.	15	Yes
Administrative Systems	This unit explores how a framework of systems can be used to improve the administrative performance of organisations. It examines the impact administration has on the organisation and the need for sound administrative policies and procedures to manage organisational activities.	10	Yes
Managing Operations	The aim of this unit is to examine how operations support other service or manufacturing activities. Learners will explore how administration enables the effective management of operations across business functions, incorporating the management of the supply chain.	15	Yes
Managing Quality	This unit examines the role quality management plays in enhancing quality across all functional areas of a business. It also covers how administration plays an integral part in activities which lead to continuous quality enhancement in business organisations	10	Yes
Personal Effectiveness	This unit explores the skills required for the effective management of people and how personal motivation links to effectiveness. It focuses on the skills managers should develop to solve problems, including disagreements and conflicts that occur in organisations.	10	Yes
Managing People in Organisations	This unit examines management of individuals and teams in organisations. This takes account of individuals’ different approaches to work. It recognises that the greatest assets organisations possess are the people who work there, and that effective management of these people is the key to sustaining competitive advantage within a framework of organisational behaviour.	15	Yes
Managing Information and Knowledge	This unit explores the relationship between data, information and knowledge, and the contribution information and knowledge management makes to the success of organisations.	15	Yes
Finance for Administrative Managers	This unit explores how financial information enables administrative managers to plan, control and make effective decisions. Learners who aspire to managerial positions in businesses will develop the fundamental financial and accounting knowledge, understanding and skills underpinning such job roles.	10	Yes
Administration for Executive Assistants	This unit explores the contribution executive assistants make to organisational systems, processes and to the physical environment in their workplace. It investigates how they support their managers and the effectiveness of the management of the organisation.	10	Opt
Introduction to Islamic Finance	This unit sets out the fundamental principles of Islamic finance and banking, and highlights the differences between these and the traditional forms of finance and banking. Learners will learn about the Islamic law of contract and about Islamic financial instruments.	10	Opt
Managing Business Facilities	This unit examines the role of facilities management in businesses. It investigates the responsibilities and skill needs of facilities managers. The unit also discusses how facilities management can support businesses in maintaining their competitive advantage while taking into account considerations related to health, the environment and ethical business practice.	10	Opt
Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting	This unit provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to use cost information for budgeting and forecasting purposes in the management of business.	15	Opt
Marketing Intelligence	The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the purchase decision-making process and how market research techniques are used to contribute to the development of marketing plans.	15	Opt
The Internet and E-business	This unit gives learners an understanding of the internet and how e-business can be used in organisations. Learners are introduced to the scope of e-business and the benefits it offers to an organisation through the different business models.	15	Opt
Business Events Management	The aim of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of different administrative functions and roles and to provide them with the skills to plan and administer events and activities and to coordinate a team when managing an event or activity. This is a practical unit which prepares learners for a management role in any organisation whether large, medium or small.	15	Opt