ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (2023)

Category

Business & Management

Level

Level 5

Qualification Number

610/2292/5

Total Credits

120

Course Overview

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120-credit) is designed to offer learners a more comprehensive and integrated development of their learning, including undertaking a potentially synoptic, mandatory research project (Unit 4). For those learners interested in fully realising their own academic interest and potential for the subject, this qualification offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of Level 5 business/management-related topics.

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 via distance learning or blended, part-time or full-time.

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:

prior study in business, management or related subjects at level 4 or above
a level 4 qualification for example an ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management or an ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management
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
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
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

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