Course Title: Diploma in Business Management Studies

Awarding Body: AABPS

Level: QCF Level 5

Qualification Overview

The aim is to provide high-quality learning opportunities through flexible qualifications at Level 5 that prepare for progression to higher level study, or within a middle manager role. The objective is to develop theoretical concepts relating to business management studies which can be examined externally and which focus on the breadth and depth of managing modern business environments, in both generic and specific areas.

Entry Requirements:

These Level 5 qualifications aim to give practising or potential middle managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualifications do this by developing middle management understanding and assisting participants in gaining the knowledge required at this level. Students do not have to be currently employed to study these qualifications, but may be engaged in appropriate voluntary activity or planning for

work. There are no formal entry requirements, but participants will have a background that will enable them to benefit from the programme – which is likely to be Level 3 Key Skills Literacy and Numeracy or their equivalent in the UK, and previous knowledge and/or experience within a business management environment, perhaps as a first line manager.

English Language Requirement

Students who wish to apply for the course must need to produce Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate from a UK Boarder Agency approved provider, showing that they have achieved level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in each of the components: Speaking; listening; reading; and writing. Students will automatically meet the language requirements if they are a nation of the English-speaking country.

Unit Structure

• Business Strategy
• Principles of Management and Leadership
• Establish risk management processes for an organisation
• Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion across an organisation
• Manage a budget for own area or activity of work
• Promote the use of technology within an organisation
• Personal Development
• Marketing Principles for Managers
• Financial Awareness for Managers
• Operations Management in Business
• Customer Relationship Management
• Company Law
• Human Resource Development
• Management of Change

Assessment

Written examination four times a year

Progression

Progression is to AABPS Level 6 Diploma in Business Management Studies or other equivalent accredited qualifications. Alternatively students may add optional units to meet their employers' needs.

Key Facts

• Age: 18+
• Hours per week in class: 15 hours
• Course Fees: £ 2,950 per annum