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 aims of this qualification are to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in a progressive range of subject areas from Level 4 through to Level 5, offering learners an integrated pathway of learning through skills pertinent to junior management roles in business and management to those more relevant to middle management roles and progressing in higher education.
The Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management (240-credit) Incorporates the requirement of the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120-credit) and offers learners the opportunity to add another 120-credits at Level 5 to their learning. It is designed to offer learners a comprehensive and integrated development of their learning, including undertaking a potentially synoptic, mandatory research project (Unit 4).

Modules

Business Organisations in Global Context
People Management
Research Project
Finance for Managers
Marketing Principles and Practice
Managing Communication
Business Ethics
Business Law

Entry Requirements

• a GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4/C and above.
• other related level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3 Diplomas
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• other equivalent international qualifications
• Come To UK Academy will determine your English Language proficiency (IELTs 5.5) if it is not your native language.

Progressions

Upon successful completion of ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma qualification there are a number of progression opportunities available to learners.
Learners may progress to:
• employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role
• larger qualifications at the same level e.g. from a Diploma to the Extended Diploma in Business and Management or to the Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
• a level 6 ATHE qualification such as the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management or the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care or the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business Administration
• a level 6 ATHE qualification (Gen Ed) route on successful completion of the required units at level 5. Completion of the Mandatory units listed, will ensure learners have acquired the second level of study for meeting the General Education (Gen Ed) Core requirements and fulfilled the necessary credits at Level 5.
• the final year of degree programmes at ATHE or OTHM partner universities. Learners can also progress to Bolton University, University of Central Lancashire for online studies. For full list visit the ATHE or OTHM progression page

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: 9-12 months
Method of study: Distance Learning / Full or Part Time
Qualification Level: 5

ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management