Study Information

How you’ll study

This course is studied 100% online.

Course Duration

Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.

Start dates

Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.

Ofqual Approved

Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.

Comprehensive study material

Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.

Assessment

There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.

Overview

The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management 2018 has been designed for learners who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required for roles in junior management. They have also been developed with progression in mind and enable learners to continue on to a range of Bachelor’s degrees. The addition of our GenEd pathway, if taken in combination with the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management and the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management, allows the learner to progress onto a Bachelor’s degree in the USA at Northwood University in Michigan. A range of specific units are required in order to meet the criteria.

Modules

• The Business Environment
• People in Organisations
• Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers
• Communication Skills for Business

Optional
• Resource Management
• The Marketing Mix
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Managing a Work-based Team Project
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Relationship Management
• Administrative Services
• Managing Information and Knowledge
• Managing Operation
• Managing Quality

Entry Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

• a GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• Other related levels 3 subjects such as ATHE Level 3 Diplomas
• Other equivalent international qualifications
• Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments.

Progressions

Upon successful completion of the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma qualification learners will be eligible to enter the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma or the second year of the BA Degree in any UK University.

Certification

The Diploma is issued by the ATHE – Awarding Organisation. Come To UK Academy is an approved Learning Centre for ATHE qualifications.

Key Facts

Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 4-6 months
Method of study: Full Time
Qualification Level: 4