Entrepreneurship and Management at a Glance
- Start date: Anytime
- Location: Online
- Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
- Qualifications: Level 4 Qualifi diploma (120 credits) , Level 5 Qualifi diploma (120 credits) or Level 4 & 5 Qualifi diploma (240 credits)
- Assessment: Online written assignments
- Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
- Ofqual Link: Level 4 Diploma in Entrepreneurship – 603/4238/9
- Ofqual Link: Level 5 Diploma in Business Management – 601/6049/4
Dream of starting your own business or leading innovative projects around the world? From developing business plans and securing funding to managing teams and scaling operations – our Entrepreneurship and Management Course can set you on the path to success.
Accredited by Qualifi and recognised by leading business organisations, our online Entrepreneurship and Management course covers everything from idea generation, business planning, and financial management to marketing, team leadership, and strategic growth.
With personalised 1-2-1 expert tutoring support, our programme will deepen your understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape. As the industry evolves, studying Entrepreneurship and Management will equip you with the skills needed for a diverse range of high-level careers in a competitive market.
The Level 4 Diploma in Entrepreneurship and the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is a 240-credit course designed to provide business managers and the CEO’s of tomorrow with the skills needed to succeed in business, with a specific focus on innovation and entrepreneurship within medium to large businesses.
The Management and Entrepreneurship course at Level 4 and 5 is equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate course, allowing learners to progress onto the final year of an undergraduate degree programme at a UK university.
How it works
Students on our Entrepreneurship and Management course can complete a Level 4 (120 credits), Level 5 (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) Qualifi diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the business industry.
The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module (Level 4 & Level 5) consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete the course you’ll submit 10 online assignments at Level 4 and 6 online assignments at Level 5. Assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with a Qualifi diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.
During this Entrepreneurship and Management course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.
Click Here to view a Level 4 Sample Certificate and Transcript
Click here to view a Level 5 Sample Certificate and Transcript
Course Modules
Level 4 Module Listing
- Managing Business Operations: Understand key aspects of business operations and their role in the wider business environment.
- Business Environment: Explore external factors that affect businesses and develop strategies for managing change.
- Personal Effectiveness: Develop skills for learning, time management, problem-solving, decision-making, and managing stress.
- The Entrepreneurial Manager: Explore different perspectives on entrepreneurial management and its role in organizational change and development.
- Business Planning and Goal Setting: Identify mechanisms for setting and achieving organizational goals.
- The Manager’s Toolkit: Learn about various management tools and their applications.
- Managing and Using Finance: Understand the use and management of finance within an organization, including accounting and financial reporting.
- Managing and Using Marketing: Explore marketing as a key management tool, including marketing planning and the role of internal and external marketing.
- Psychology of Entrepreneurship: Understand the psychological principles related to entrepreneurial business management.
- Innovation and Creativity: Explore the role of innovation and creativity in organizations, including models and techniques for facilitating their use.
Level 5 module listing
- The Entrepreneurial Manager: Explore the characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs, including innovation, risk-taking, leadership, and problem-solving.
- Organisational Structures: Understand the factors that influence organisational structure, such as size, industry, culture, and strategy.
- Practical Accounting Analysis: Analyse accounts to gain insights into financial performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
- Business Planning and Goal Setting: Develop clear goals and objectives for a business, create a strategic plan, and allocate resources effectively.
- Politics and Business: Explore the impact of political factors on business, including government policies, regulations, and economic conditions.
- Business Law: Understand the legal responsibilities of managers, including employment law, contract law, and corporate governance.
- Managing in Today’s World: Explore modern business practices, such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ethical leadership.
- Performance Management: Improve employee and business performance through strategies such as performance reviews, goal setting, and training and development.
- Marketing and Sales Planning: Develop a comprehensive marketing and sales plan, including market research, target market identification, product positioning, and sales strategies.
- Quantitative Skills: Acquire knowledge of numeric exercises and their application in business, including financial analysis, data analysis, and statistical modelling.
Assignment Unit Titles:
The assignment unit titles for the Level 4 course are:
- Managing business operations
- Business environment
- Personal effectiveness
- The entrepreneurial manager
- Business planning and goal setting
- The manager’s toolkit
- Managing and using finance
- Managing and using marketing
- Psychology and entrepreneurship
- Innovation and creativity
More information about the units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-4-diploma-in-entrepreneurship/
The assignment unit titles for the Level 5 course are:
- Business development
- Business models and growing organisations
- Customer management
- Responding to the changing business environment
- Risk management and organisations.
- Effective decision making
More information about the units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-business-management/
Am I eligible for this programme?
To enrol in our Level 4 Entrepreneurship and Management course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience.
To enrol on the Level 5 Entrepreneurship and Management course, you must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Entrepreneurship and Management.
Entrepreneurship and Management Level 4 | |
Option 1: One off payment | |
Fee | £850 |
Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
Instalment Plan: | £190 deposit 4 monthly instalments of £190 |
Entrepreneurship and Management Level 5 | |
Option 1: One off payment | |
Fee | £1250 |
Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
Instalment Plan: | £290 deposit 4 monthly instalments of £290 |
Career Progression
Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 diploma in Entrepreneurship and Management and the final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management, or business consultancy.
University Progression
Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Entrepreneurship course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.
If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.
Coventry University
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000
Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
Westcliff University
Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
Edinburgh Napier University
BA in Business Management – £4,600
BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600
BA in Sales Management – £4,600
University of Sunderland – On Campus
BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250
University of Bolton
BSc Honours Business with Finance top-up
University of Cumbria
BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.
Sample Certificates
Entrepreneurship and Management course
Qualification Number: 603/4238/9
Level 5 Diploma in Business Management Sample Certificate and Transcript
Qualification Number: 601/6049/4
