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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management

SMC College

Qualifi | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 5 | 100% online | Monthly payment plan

Summary

Price
£1,950
Funding options
Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
Study online 24/7 through our learning portal.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management (QAN 610/1675/5)
Additional info
Certificate(s) included Finance available
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Overview

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is a 240-credit qualification designed to develop and reward today's and tomorrow's business managers, and to continue bringing recognition and professionalism to the management sectors. Learners will gain insight into the functioning, objectives and processes of organisations, appreciating their diversity and the influences and impact of external forces. The fast-changing, complex business environment, and the different organisations' ability to remain resilient and respond positively to change and opportunities will be explored. Management of a range of business operations and functions, and the management of specific organisational challenges, will introduce Learners to management theory, practice and models that will provide valuable knowledge and know-how. The rationale of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management capabilities within the business sector.

Certificates

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in England at Level 5, equivalent to BA degree and accredited to European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 6. UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 5 The qualification Accreditation Number is 610/1675/5

Curriculum

12 units

Communication in an Organisation 20 credits

Leadership and the Organisation 20 credits

Financial Awareness 20 credits

Managing Change 20 credits

Business Operations 20 credits

Developing Teams 20 credits

Responding to the Changing Business Environment 20 credits

Effective Decision Making 20 credits

Business Development

Business Models and Growing Organisations 20 credits

Customer Management 20 credits

Risk Management and Organisations 20 credits

Description

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is a 240-credit qualification designed to develop and reward today's and tomorrow's business managers, and to continue bringing recognition and professionalism to the management sectors. Learners will gain insight into the functioning, objectives and processes of organisations, appreciating their diversity and the influences and impact of external forces. The fast-changing, complex business environment, and the different organisations' ability to remain resilient and respond positively to change and opportunities will be explored. Management of a range of business operations and functions, and the management of specific organisational challenges, will introduce Learners to management theory, practice and models that will provide valuable knowledge and know-how. The rationale of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management capabilities within the business sector.

International Recognition and Accreditation

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) in England at Level 5, equivalent to BA degree and accredited to European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 6.

  • UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 5
  • The qualification Accreditation Number is 610/1675/5

Skills Development

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management will develop the learner’s ability to:

  • Understand and apply the principles of leadership in a business environment
  • Review and apply the principles of business management within the industry
  • Understand and apply the principles of management in a specific environment
  • Improve learners' employability in the business world.
  • Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to business and industry
  • Select, collate, review and analyse information from a wide range of sources
  • Effectively use verbal and communication skills
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Manage one’s own personal development and growth
  • Apply analytical and evaluative techniques and enhance those skills;
  • Investigate issues and opportunities;
  • Develop their awareness and appreciation of managerial, organisational and environmental issues;
  • Use management techniques and practices in imaginative ways;
  • Make use of relevant information from different sources;
  • Develop and encourage problem-solving and creativity to tackle problems and challenges;
  • Exercise judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions; and
  • Develop and improve the learner's personal, social and other transferable skills.

Course Structure

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management includes six units at Level 4 and six units at Level 5. Each unit has 20 credits. Total credits are 240 (ETC: 120)

  1. Communications in Organisations (20 credits; Level 4)
  2. Leadership and the Organisation (20 credits; Level 4)
  3. Financial Awareness (20 credits; Level 4)
  4. Managing Change (20 credits; Level 4)
  5. Business Operations (20 credits; Level 4)
  6. Developing Teams (20 credits; Level 4)
  7. Responding to the Changing Business Environment (20 credits; Level 5)
  8. Effective Decision Making (20 credits; Level 5)
  9. Business Development (20 credits; Level 5)
  10. Business Models and Growing Organisations (20 credits; Level 5)
  11. Customer Management (20 credits; Level 5)
  12. Risk Management and Organisations (20 credits; Level 5)

Assessment Method

Assignments only. The learner will write an assignment for each unit and then submit it for your assessor to mark. Assessment methods are 'Assignments only.'

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you to study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer and Laptop flexibly to study entirely online. After login into your online learning portal, you will study in a structured way - read books/resources online and write your assignments with full study support to complete the qualification.

Results and Certificate

Once learners pass all 12 units and achieve 240 credits Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation.

Who is this course for?

This qualification is useful for any individuals from all over the world who are already on the job or re-entering employment after a period of absence and for those who are seeking a career change or would like to learn and achieve a formal qualification equivalent to the UK first degree BA/BSC degree and then they can convert this qualification to any UK University BA (Hons) Top-Up degree.

Further Education Progression

This qualification provides progression to the Bachelor's Honour degree (Top Up - the final year) in the UK University. For example, learners can get progression to

BSc (Hons) Management (Top-Up - Final Year)- University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up - Final Year)- Anglia Ruskin University
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up - Final Year)- Buckinghamshire New University

Career paths

The qualification's rationale is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management capabilities within the business sector.

Primary areas of employment include:

  • Office Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Relationship Manager
  • Communication Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Assistant Manager

This qualification also provides an opportunity for the qualification holder to complete a top-up undergraduate Honour year at a UK University. For example, the final year at Anglia Ruskin University, Bucks New University, Derby University, the University of West of Scotland and many more...

How to Apply?

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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management: FAQs

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management leads to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management (QAN 610/1675/5).

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management costs £1,950. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

Yes. Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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