Undergraduate diploma · Level 5
Business Management
Extended Diploma · Level 5 · 240 credits · Awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body
- Duration
- 10 months
- Study mode
- Online
- Credits
- 240
- Level
- Level 5
- Course fee
- £4,250
Accredited and awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body in England.
Course overview
The Undergraduate Diploma in Business Management provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices that underpin successful organisations in today's competitive global marketplace.
Delivered online over 10 months through our learning management system (LMS), this Level 5 programme, which includes Level 4, covers strategic management, marketing, operations, finance, leadership and entrepreneurship. Students develop the analytical, decision-making and communication skills essential for effective management at all levels of an organisation.
Whether you are an aspiring manager, a business owner or a professional looking to formalise your experience, this diploma equips you with the knowledge and confidence to lead and grow organisations with purpose.
Modules
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Principles of Business Management | 20 credits |
| Marketing and Consumer Behaviour | 20 credits |
| Organisational Behaviour and Leadership | 20 credits |
| Financial Management for Business | 20 credits |
| Operations and Supply Chain Management | 20 credits |
| Strategic Management | 20 credits |
| Human Resource Management | 20 credits |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 20 credits |
| Business Law and Ethics | 20 credits |
| Project Management | 20 credits |
| Digital Business and E-Commerce | 20 credits |
| Research Methods in Business | 20 credits |
Entry requirements
- A Level 3 qualification (A-Levels, BTEC, Access to HE or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- Mature applicants (21+) without formal qualifications may be considered on the basis of professional experience
- English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (for international applicants)
Career outcomes
- Business Manager
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
- HR Coordinator
- Business Development Executive
- Management Consultant
University progression
Upon completion, students can progress to the final year of a UK Honours degree in Business.
Typical progression routes
- BSc (Hons) Business Management Top-Up
- BA (Hons) Business Administration