Extended Diploma in Management (Level 4)

Course Description

Business management is important, and it permeates throughout everything we see and do. This course is equivalent to the first year of a university degree programme. It is the perfect introduction for students into the world of business and management because it concentrates on the common concepts of business – the different sectors of organisational theory, human resource management, marketing, finance and accounting, operations management, etc – and also pushes important skills such as business communication, bookkeeping, and statistics. You will need to complete ten (10) modules.

Duration

Six (6) months, intensive.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Age 18 and above
• A high school leaving certificate
• Minimum English Proficiency at IELTS 6.5 or equivalent*

*May enter the programme with IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with an additional 3-month intensive English for Academic Purposes course.

Credits

120 credits.

Modules

1. Developing Personal Skills
   Develop a range of personal skills vital to the world of business. Concentrating on communication, leadership and decision making techniques.
2. Effective Communication
   Communication is the key to effective operations and working effectively with others. Throughout this module, learners will grasp a range of communication techniques used for a variety of commercial purposes.
3. The Business Environment
   Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.
4. The Marketing Mix
   Exploring and using the marketing mix as part of the business planning process.
5. Strategic HRM
   This module looks at employees and people as a business’ most valuable asset. Recruit the best, reward the best and retain the best.
6. Managing Ethically
   Explore the various theories and models of management and their different contexts.
7. Culture and the Organisation
   What is meant by culture? Why is it important? How does it differ between organisations?
8. Customers and Customer Service
   This module looks at customers as the fulcrum of any business.
9. Fundamentals of Accounting
   On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.
10. Financial Management and Control
    In this module, learners will compare and contrast some examples of good and bad financial decision making and the impact on the business.

Assessment

Students must complete 8 written assignments. Upon completion of the taught modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 3000-5000 words each. Students will be guided and supported with the assignments.

Upon Completion

Students will receive 120 credits and the ATHE Extended Diploma, which is approved by Ofqual. Students can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university Degree course.