ATHE Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Business (2023)

Category

Business & Management

Level

Level 3

Qualification Number

610/1763/2

Total Credits

90

Course Overview

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business is a 90 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification.
It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.

Grading
Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.

Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended.

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.

Qualifications

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

5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
other related level 2 subjects
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

Details Unit Aims
How Businesses and Organisations Work
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the objectives of organisations
  2. Understand the importance of customers and customer service for organisations
  3. Understand the organisational structures and legal identities of organisations
  4. Understand the resources required by organis
Business Communication
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the principles of effective internal and external communication
  2. Can communicate complex business information effectively in both oral and written forms
  3. Understand how organisations communicate with customers
  4. Can review personal commu
Working in Teams
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand key principles of working in teams
  2. Understand leadership and motivation when working in teams
  3. Understand how to work in a team
  4. Can review own employability skills
Market Research
Credits: 20
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand key principles of marketing that underpin market research
  2. Understand how legislation and ethics impact onmarket research activity
  3. Can select and plan market research
  4. Undertake research and interpret results for the chosen market resea
Introduction to Financial Controls in Business
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand business costs and breakeven
  2. Understand the importance of managing budgets
  3. Can calculate and analyse basic financial ratios
  4. Understand the importance of monitoring cash flow
Leading and Managing People
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the key elements of leadership and management
  2. Understand how employees are led and managed
  3. Understand how managers and leaders support employees
  4. Understand how employees are motivated
  5. Can review own leadership and management skills
Principles of Marketing and Sales
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the sales and marketing relationship
  2. Understand the price and promotion elements of the marketing mix
  3. Understand the product and place elements of the marketing mix
  4. Understand the importance of elements of the marketing mix for service
Human Resources
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the role of the Human Resource Function (HR)
  2. Understand HR responsibilities when recruiting employees or terminating employee contracts
  3. Understand how employees are supported and developed
  4. Understand how employees are monitored
Organisational Strategy
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the relationship between organisational vision, mission statement and objectives
  2. Understand the importance of strategic planning for growth
  3. Understand organisational culture and values
  4. Understand how information is used by management5
Online Marketing
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the use of websites and emails for marketing
  2. Understand Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  3. Can create business content for a social media platform
  4. Understand online marketing data and legal regulation
International Business
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the nature of international trade
  2. Understand the impact of exchange rates on a business
  3. Understand the nature of trade agreements between countries
  4. Understand barriers to trading internationally
Project Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the principles of project management
  2. Can plan a project
  3. Can implement a project
  4. Can review personal role and skills in managing a project
Business Environment
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the range of stakeholders who have an interest and influence on a business
  2. Understand the sectors of an economy
  3. Can conduct a STEEPLE analysis and understand the impact of external factors on organisations
  4. Understand the changing nat

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