Blended Learning (for students who are in the UK)

Online learning (International students who are abroad)

Fulltime:  If you are studying full time online or blended learning you can complete each level in 6 months duration.

Part time: if you are studying part time online or blended learning you can complete each level in 2 years from the date of enrolment.

Fast track full time: if you are studying full time online or blended learning you can complete each level in 3 months

Online: if you are studying online and studying at your own pace you can complete in 3 years’ time.

• There are no written Exams, only written assignment it must be submitted after completing each module.
• Overall Grading Type: Pass/Merit/Distinction
• 240 credit overall
• Overall Grading Type: Pass/Merit/Distinction

After successfully passing all core units assessment, you will receive a certificate or extended Diploma from the awarding body ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education.)

On successful completion 16 module of Level 4 & 5 qualification in extended diploma in Business and Management there are a number of progression opportunities. Students may progress to:

• Employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role.
• Level 6 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
• Level 6 qualification route on successful completion of the required units at level 5.
• Final year of degree programmes at some universities (see Progression Routes on the ATHE website).

The Business Environment

This unit will develop Students’ understanding of the national and global business environment and the internal and external circumstances in which different organisations operate.

People in Organisations

This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of those aspects of organisations that concern and support people. This includes communication practices, teamwork, remote working and other organisational structures. Using this knowledge and understanding, Students will be able to review the impact of workplace practices on people.

Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers

To develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental financial and management accounting techniques used by managers in organisations and to enable Students to apply these techniques.

 Communication Skills for Business

This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the communication practices within organisations and Students are introduced to the different modes and channels of communication used in organisations. In addition, Students will be able to develop their communication skills. Students will also apply their own communication skills to typical organisational requirements

Resource Management

The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of the human and physical resources needed in a range of organisations, including those in the primary, service and manufacturing sectors. The unit develops an understanding of the impact of efficiency on organisations. Students will use this knowledge and understanding to review the effective use of resources within an organisation.

The Marketing Mix

To develop a comprehensive understanding of the marketing mix and the roles of the seven aspects of the marketing mix to businesses.

Corporate Social Responsibility

To develop an understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues and impacts of CSR policy. Students will be able to use their knowledge and understanding to make recommendations for responsible business practice.

Customer Relationship Management

Students will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the scope and importance of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and to explore how effective CRM is achieved.

Business Organisations in a Global Context

This unit develops Students understanding of the issues organisations face operating within a global context. This understanding will allow Students to review the issues currently impacting on business organisations.

Research Project

The aim of this unit is to develop the skills required for the learner to formulate an appropriate research question and to design and undertake a research project to answer that research question. The learner will also need to interpret the outcomes of their research and present them to an audience.

People Management

This unit will enable Students to understand how to manage individuals and teams. They will study organisational factors and how these impact on and influence individual and team behaviour, as well as learning management tools and techniques to help them effectively manage individuals and teams.

Finance for Managers

The unit aims to equip Students with the knowledge and understanding of the sources and use of finance in organisations and how to evaluate and interpret financial data.

Managing Communication

This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of communication within and between organisations. Students will also review their own communication skills in an organisational context.

Marketing Principles and Practice

To develop knowledge and understanding of general marketing principles and their application in business.

Planning a New Business Venture

This unit will develop knowledge and understanding of new business ventures and skills associated with planning a venture. By studying this unit, Students will develop an understanding of business types and the factors that determine the success or otherwise of a new business venture. They will also learn how to determine the market potential of a new business and develop an associated business plan.

Business Law

Aims to enable Students to develop knowledge and understanding of some of the main aspects of business law which impact on organisations.