Level 4 - Business Management
Course Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Business Management is structured to give students a solid understanding of business organizations and their core functions. Students will study how businesses are organized, how they function, and the roles of different departments within an organization. This qualification serves as an entry point for individuals looking to build a career in business management or further their studies in this field.
The course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) and each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings, and internet resources.
To complete the course, students are required to submit 6 online assignments, each assignment being approximately 2,000-3,000 words.
Package Includes
- Full Course Materials and Assignments
- Personal Online Tutor support with 1-2-1 sessions
- Access to Eight Free Support HUBS
- 24/7 Student Networking Platform
- Access to FREE Social Learning Forums
- Recognised OFQUAL Qualification
Key Information
Course Information :
Diploma (Level 4)
Start Date :
Anytime
Study Mode :
Full-time- & Part-time
Duration :
6 to 24 months
Fees :
£2100
GEC Scholarship :
Up to 30%
Progression :
Diploma (Level 5)
Study Hours :
10 modules totalling 120 credits* each requiring an average of 40 hours of study per module.
Entry Requirements:
- 18 and Over either –
- High School Education
- Suitable Vocational Experience
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma
Developing Personal Skills: Develop a range of personal skills vital to the world of business. Concentrating on communication, leadership, and decision-making techniques.
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.
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.
The Marketing Mix: Exploring and using the marketing mix as part of the business planning process.
Strategic HRM: This module looks at employees and people as a business’s most valuable asset. Recruit the best, reward the best, and retain the best.
Managing Ethically: Explore the various theories and models of management and their different contexts.
Culture and The Organisation: What is meant by culture? Why is it important? How does it differ between organisations?
Customers and Customer Service: This module looks at customers as the fulcrum of any business.
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.
Financial Management and Control: In this module, learners will compare and contrast examples of good and bad financial decision-making and its impact on the business.
Blogs: We periodically create blogs relevant to our students and courses.
Webinars: Students have access to live webinars, covering lessons within the modules, as well as a bank of previously recorded lessons.
E-books: We provide students with an extensive library of online e-books covering a range of subjects.
Interactive Forums: Students are able to connect with their peers in order to ask questions or share resources they may find useful.
Tutors: A team of dedicated tutors are available for personal online tutoring sessions.
External Resources: A bank of links to relevant external resources is available and updated regularly.
Online Tests: Multiple choice tests are provided within the online modules to help students assess their own learning.
Student Advisors: Advisors are available via telephone, email, or the online chat option. They are available to answer queries relating to learning or any technical difficulties that students may encounter.
Studying business management provides a versatile foundation that can lead to a variety of career opportunities across numerous industries. With a business management degree, you can pursue roles that involve leadership, strategic planning, operations, and more. Upon completion of the course, students will be well-prepared to apply for roles in key areas such as marketing, accounting, human resources, management, or business consultancy.
Overall, studying business management is a versatile and in-demand field with opportunities in virtually every sector of the economy.
If you decide to complete your full undergraduate degree through one of our partner accredited UK universities, you can choose from the following institutions:
Coventry University: Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus, Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus
Northampton University: BSc (Hons) in International Accounting
University of Derby: BSc (Hons) Business and Management
University of Hertfordshire: BA (Hons) Business Administration
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN): BA (Hons) Business Management
University of Hertfordshire: BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
Edinburgh Napier University: BA in Business Management, BA in Business and Enterprise, BA in Sales Management
University of Bolton: BSc Honours Business with Finance top-up
University of Cumbria: BA (Hons) Global Business Management, BA (Hons) International Business Management
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