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

Category

Business & Management

Level

Level 5

Qualification Number

610/2292/5

Total Credits

165

Course Overview

The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed) (2023) is a comprehensive qualification designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in various business management roles. This qualification provides an in-depth understanding of key business concepts, theories, and practices. It covers a wide range of topics including strategic management, marketing, human resources management, and operations management. The program is structured to blend theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring that students are well-prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their studies in business and management. The course is typically completed over a period of 12 to 24 months and is recognized as equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree in business and management.

Applicants for the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed) (2023) must have completed their Level 4 Diploma or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, candidates should possess a strong grasp of English, both written and spoken, as coursework and assessments are conducted in English. Prior work experience in a related field, while advantageous, is not mandatory. This program is suitable for individuals aiming to advance their careers in business management or seeking to enhance their academic profile before pursuing higher education.

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
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
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
Life Sciences in Business
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the management considerations for life sciences-based organisations
  2. Understand evolution by natural selection, and its contemporary applications
  3. Understand key factors in the management of preventable diseases
  4. Understand the impact o
Logic, Critical Thinking and Creativity in Business
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand reasoning and critical thinking
  2. Understand how to use reasoning and critical thinking for decision-making in organisations
  3. Understand creative thinking techniques and how they support decision-making in organisations
  4. Understand the des
Applied Economics for Business
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the fundamental principles of macroeconomics
  2. Understand economic policies
  3. Understand the implications of trade balance, trade deficit and trade surplus

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