ATHE Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management

Category

Business & Management

Level

Level 5

Qualification Number

610/2480/6

Total Credits

240

Course Overview

The ATHE Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a comprehensive qualification designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in various business and management roles. This qualification blends theoretical understanding with practical application, covering a broad spectrum of business-related topics such as strategic management, human resources, marketing, and operational management. The program is structured to provide an in-depth understanding of the business environment and the management tools required to navigate and succeed in this dynamic field. It also encourages the development of analytical skills and the ability to apply business principles in real-world scenarios. The diploma is recognized by higher education institutions and employers worldwide and serves as a bridge to advanced studies in business or direct entry into professional employment.

To be eligible for the ATHE Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management, candidates typically need to have completed an ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, applicants should possess a strong grasp of English, with proficiency suitable for a higher education environment. Prior work experience in a business-related field, although not mandatory, can be beneficial. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 18 and above who are aiming to advance their education and career prospects in the field of business management.

Details Unit Aims
The Business Environment
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand types of organisation, their purposes and responsibilities
  2. Understand the structure of organisations
  3. Understand the impact of the market environment on organisations
  4. Understand the nature of the national environment in which organisat
People in Organisations
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand communication within organisations
  2. Understand effective teamwork
  3. Understand the issues associated with remote working
  4. Understand how organisations monitor and support people in the workplace
Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand financial and management accounting systems
  2. Can assess business organisation performance
  3. Can apply management accounting techniques for decision-making
Communication Skills for Business
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how internal communication takes place within organisations
  2. Understand how organisations communicate with customers
  3. Understand the factors that impact on the effectiveness of communications in business
  4. Can present oral information ef
Business Organisations in a Global Context
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand global business operations
  2. Understand the impact of external factors on global business organisations
  3. Understand the impact of globalisation on the internal operations of business organisations
  4. Understand current issues impacting on
People Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how organisational structure, culture and other factors impact on people in organisations
  2. Understand how to manage individuals and teams to achieve sustainable business performance
  3. Understand how to develop and motivate individuals and t
Finance for Managers
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the sources of finance available to organisations
  2. Can assess an organisation’s financial performance
  3. Can use costing methods to make informed organisational decisions
Research Project
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Can produce a research proposal
  2. Can undertake a research project
  3. Can evaluate research project outcomes
  4. Can present the research project outcomes to stakeholders
The Marketing Mix
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the elements of the marketing mix
  2. Understand the application of the marketing mix
  3. Understand digital elements of the marketing mix
Managing a Work-based Team Project
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Can develop a proposal for a work-based team project
  2. Can plan the work-based team project
  3. Can implement the plan for a work-based team project
  4. Can evaluate the process and outcomes of the project
Entrepreneurship
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand entrepreneurship in business
  2. Understand the skills and qualities of a successful entrepreneur
  3. Can prepare for a new business venture
Managing Information and Knowledge
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the meaning and sources of information and knowledge for the workplace
  2. Understand how information and knowledge are shared and used in the workplace and why they are important
  3. Understand the importance of using current, valid and reliab
Managing Operations
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand operations management
  2. Understand the relationship between operations and performance
  3. Understand the techniques used to make operational management decisions
Managing Quality
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand approaches to quality management in organisations
  2. Understand the importance of quality control and quality assurance systems to organisations
  3. Understand the impact of organisational culture on approaches to quality management
Managing Communication
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand channels and types of communication within and between organisations and their effectiveness
  2. Understand the factors that impact on workplace communication
  3. Can develop own communication skills within the workplace
  4. Understand how to impr
Marketing Principles and Practice
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the role of marketing in business
  2. Understand marketing principles
  3. Understand marketing methods
  4. Can develop a marketing plan for a specific product or service
Manage Sustainability in an Organisation
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the issues relating to sustainability in organisations
  2. Understand how legislation, regulation, and guidance impact on the sustainability of organisations
  3. Can audit the sustainability of an organisation
  4. Understand the quality standards
Small Business Enterprise
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand different types of business enterprises and their role in the economy
  2. Understand the start-up of a small business enterprise
  3. Understand the operation of a small business enterprise
  4. Understand how to expand a small business enterprise
Planning a New Business Venture
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how to determine the market potential of a new business venture
  2. Understand the legal considerations of new business ventures
  3. Can develop a business plan
  4. Understand how to secure funding for a new business venture
Business Law
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the main principles governing the legal relationship between businesses and their consumers
  2. Understand rules governing consumer credit and the law of agency
  3. Understand rules relating to monopolies, mergers and anti-competitive practice
Operations Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the nature of operations management
  2. Understand the impact of operations management on business success
  3. Understand the tools and techniques used by operations managers
  4. Understand the ethical considerations facing operations management
Information for Strategic Decision-Making
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the role, value and sources of information necessary for strategic decision-making
  2. Understand how to gather information for strategic decision-making
  3. Understand the use of information in strategic decision-making
Organisational Analysis and Change
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the importance of analysing organisational performance
  2. Understand how to monitor and improve the financial and operational performance of an organisation
  3. Understand the nature of change in organisations
  4. Understand how organisations man
Financial Systems and Auditing
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the importance of keeping accounting records within an organisation
  2. Can review an organisation’s management control systems
  3. Understand the reporting processes required when conducting an audit
Business Ethics
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand different ethical perspectives in business
  2. Understand business objectives from an ethical perspective
  3. Understand ethics in business and workplace relationships
  4. Can assess a current ethical issue in an organisation
Digital Communications
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand a range of digital communications technologies
  2. Understand the impact of digital communications
  3. Understand issues of accessibility, security and portability in digital communications
  4. Understand blogging, digital content management and s
Administrative Services
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the range and diversity of administrative skills and services
  2. Understand how to create and use organisational systems
  3. Can support meetings and events
  4. Understand the importance of effective communications in providing administrati
Corporate Social Responsibility
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand current corporate social responsibility issues facing business
  2. Understand the impact of corporate social responsibility policy on different stakeholders
  3. Can make recommendations for responsible business practice
Customer Relationship Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the importance of customer relationship management (CRM) to business
  2. Understand how effective customer relationship management is achieved
  3. Understand the use of loyalty schemes in customer relationship management
  4. Can plan improvement
Resource Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the key features of resource management
  2. Understand the importance of the effective use of physical resources
  3. Understand how to use human resources effectively
  4. Understand how to review the effective use of resources

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