Business 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 Business Management – 601/6048/2
- Ofqual Link: Level 5 Diploma in Business Management – 601/6049/4
Dream of leading top-tier companies or managing major projects around the world? From strategic planning and operations to marketing and human resources – our Business Management Course can set you on the path to success.
Accredited by Qualifi and recognised by leading business organisations, our online Business Management course covers everything from business strategy, operations management, and marketing to human resources, finance, and corporate governance.
With personalised 1-2-1 expert tutoring support, our programme will deepen your understanding of the business world. As the industry evolves, studying Business Management will equip you with the skills needed for a diverse range of high-level careers in a competitive market.
The Level 4 and 5 diploma in Business Management is a 240-credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree in Business and Management, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.
How it works
Students on our Business 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 6 online assignments at each level, and 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 Business 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.
Course Modules
The Level 4 diploma in Business Management has 10 modules:
- Developing Personal Skills: Develop essential personal skills for business, including communication, leadership, and decision-making.
- Effective Communication: Learn various communication techniques used in business settings.
- The Business Environment: Explore external factors that affect businesses, such as economics, international dimensions, nature, and competition.
- The Marketing Mix: Understand and apply the marketing mix in business planning.
- Strategic HRM: Manage employees as a valuable business asset through recruitment, rewards, and retention strategies.
- Managing Ethically: Explore different management theories and models and their ethical implications.
- Culture and the Organization: Understand the concept of organizational culture and its importance.
- Customers and Customer Service: Recognize the importance of customers and provide excellent customer service.
- Fundamentals of Accounting: Understand accounts and their use in assessing organizational health.
- Financial Management and Control: Compare and contrast good and bad financial decision-making and their impact on the business.
The Level 5 diploma in Business Management has 10 modules:
- 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 change
- Communication in an organisation
- Business operations
- Leadership and the organisation
- Developing teams
- Financial awareness
More information about the level 4 units can be found here: https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-4-diploma-in-business-management/
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 level 5 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 Business 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 Business Management course, you must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Business Management.
Business Management Level 4 | |
Option 1: One off payment | |
Fee | £850 |
Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
Instalment Plan: | £190 deposit 4 monthly instalments of £190 |
Business 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 and 5 diploma in Business 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 Business Management course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year Business Management 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 (Coventry Campus) – £7,950
Business Management and Leadership BA (London Campus) – £7,950
Business Management Top-Up (Online)- £6,000
Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
University of Northumbria
BSc Honours Global Business Management (Human Resources) (top-up)
University of Huddersfield
BA Honours Human Resource Management top-up
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 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
Level 4 Diploma in Business Management Sample Certificate and Transcript
Qualification Number: 601/6048/2
Level 5 Diploma in Business Management Sample Certificate and Transcript
Qualification Number: 601/6049/4
