Business Management (Level 4 and 5)

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.

This course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 level 5 modules (120 credits), each level also includes 6 written assignments. If a student decides to only study at Level 4 they will receive 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.

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.

Course Fees

The fee for enroling onto the Level 4 and Level 5 courses together is £2600. Alternatively, students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £1900 each.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or Debit Card
• Bank Transfer
• Interest-Free Monthly instalments
• Paypal
• Western Union

The cost includes:

• All course material, including online modules and written assignments.
• Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online social learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE TOTUM card
• FREE laptop
• Free CV writing help on completion of the course

Am I Eligible For This Programme?

To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enroling onto the Level 5 course, you must have attained a Level 4 or equivalent.

Written Assignments

The Level 4/5 Diploma in Business Management has 10 modules and 6 written assignments at each level. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 2000-3000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

• Managing change
• Communication in an organisation
• Business operations
• Leadership and the organisation
• Developing teams
• Financial awareness

More information about the level 4 units can be found here: Qualifi Level 4 Diploma In Business Management - Qualifi

The Assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:

• Managing Communications
• Business Organisations in a Global Context
• People Management
• Finance for Managers
• Research Project
• Marketing Principles and Practice
• Planning a New Business Venture
• Business Law

More information about the Level 5 units can be found here https://athe.co.uk/level-5-management-qualifications/

The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:

• Business development
• Business models and growing organisations
• Customer management
• Responding to the changing business environment
• Risk management and organisations
• Effective decision making

More information about the level 5 units can be found here: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Business Management - Qualifi

University Top-Up

If you decide to top up to a full Undergraduate Degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below. Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only. You have the option of finishing on campus, Costs will vary depending on which university you chose to complete the final year at.

New Buckinghamshire University

• BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £3,000

Anglia Ruskin University

• BA (Hons) Management (Top-up)- £4,850

Northampton University

• BA (Hons) in Business and Management Top up – £3,800
• BSc (Hons) in International Accounting Top up -£3,800

University of Derby

• Undergraduate Top up to BA – £4,400

University of Sunderland – On Campus

• BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 3 ) – £9,250

University of Bolton

• BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £10,250, duration 2 semesters

Southern Cross University

• Bachelor of Business.
• Bachelor of Business Administration.
• Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management.
• Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.
• Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Please enquire for top-up prices for Southern Cross University.

University of Nicosia, Cyprus

• Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6000

NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.

Career Path

Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Diploma in Business Management and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.