Category

Business & Management

Level

Level 6

Qualification Number

610/2255/X

Total Credits

60

Course Overview

The Level 6 Diploma in Management (60 credits) offers learners a short but flexible entry point to Level 6 management learning. Choosing from a core set of units (a minimum of 2 units from 4) and then identifying optional unit choice from a set of management pathways (at least 2 units from either Finance, Managing People, Operations Management, Sales and Marketing) enables learners to optimise their
qualification content to best serve their interests.

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 19 and above.

Qualifications

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

• one or two years’ study of Business, Management or related qualifications at a Higher Education Institution or a college or university offering higher education qualifications
• a level 5 qualification in Business, Management or related subjects for example an ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in 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
Leadership and Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand strategic leadership and management in organisations
  2. Understand how to improve organisational performance through application of relevant leadership and management skills
  3. Understand how leaders and managers utilise teams in improvin
Personal Leadership and Management Development
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how leadership and management skills support the achievement of organisational objectives
  2. Understand how the development of management and leadership skills and behaviour supports personal progression
  3. Can manage development of own pe
Managing Quality and Service Delivery
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how to identify and meet stakeholder needs when managing quality and service delivery
  2. Understand how to manage quality and service delivery
  3. Understand how to embed quality improvement and service delivery
Research Project
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Can prepare a proposal for a research project
  2. Can conduct research to support delivery of the agreed research aims and objectives
  3. Can present findings and recommendations from research investigations
  4. Can review own learning and the validity of th
Financial Decision-making for Managers
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand financial statements and their use for business decision-making
  2. Understand different sources of finance available to meet business needs
  3. Understand how management accounting information supports decision-making
Accounting
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the principles of financial accounting and reporting
  2. Understand the purpose and use of financial statements and annual reports
  3. Can apply financial and management accounting techniques
Managing Finance in the Public Sector
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the importance of accountability in public sector finance in a national context
  2. Understand how to manage financial resources in a public sector organisation
  3. Understand how to manage a public sector tender process
Economics for Business
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the micro-economic business environment
  2. Understand the macro-economic environment in which businesses operate
  3. Understand the implications for business organisations of operating in the international economic environment
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