The Business Management Level 4 Diploma provides students with a comprehensive foundation in core business principles, including strategic planning, marketing, finance, and organisational management. Designed for aspiring professionals and future entrepreneurs, this course equips learners with the skills needed to excel in dynamic business environments or progress to Level 5 and beyond.
OVERVIEW
Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree giving the student 120 credits on completion. It is also a starting point for students embarking on a career in business.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student has to be 18 or over and have a high school education or with suitable vocational experience.
STUDY HOURS
10 modules totalling 120 credits each requiring an average of 40 hours of study per module. It is flexible, so
you study the course at your own pace. As well as 10 modules, you will be required to write 6 assignments with a word count of around 5,000-8,000 words per assignment, to complete the qualification
University Pathway
Diploma Level 5
Students study diploma levels 4 and 5 for 2 years (240) credits then complete the final year at a UK University either via distance learning or in the UK on campus.
Once you’ve completed your diploma Level 4 & 5 you have the opportunity to complete a third-year, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.
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’ 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 some examples of good and bad financial decision making and the impact on the business.
