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1Course Overview
Business Management Level 4
Course code: OBS023
Boost your skills in Business Management from home and achieve an Ofqual recognised Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business Management.
This level 4 course dives into the in-depth knowledge and skills of business and management, providing the equivalent to the first year of an Undergraduate degree.
It is ideal for:
- Students who want to develop their business management skills
- Learners that want to go onto university and further learning
- Those aspiring to work or progress their career in business management
This course allows you to:
- Fast track your skills to the second year of university standard
- Develop the personal and team skills to be able to succeed in a working environment
- Study from home at your own pace
This course provides you with the equivalent skills and education of the first year of an Undergraduate degree, at a pace that suits you.
Join over 75,000 other students who chose to improve their education and boost their employability through distance learning.
2Course Content
Level 4 -
Module 1: Develop Personal Skills
- Understand which personal skills are vital to the business world and why.
Module 2: Effective Communication
- Learn a range of vital communication skills and understand how and why they are used in different commercial purposes.
Module 3: The Business Environment
- External factors that may affect the business and its operations, including economics, internal dimensions, nature and competition.
Module 4: The Marketing Mix
- Gaining an understanding of the marketing mix and using it within the process of business planning.
Module 5: Strategic HRM
- Looking at employees as a business' most valuable asset, and how you can recruit, reward and obtain the best possible.
Module 6: Managing Ethically
- Exploring management theories and models and their different contexts.
Module 7: Culture and the Organisation
- Looking at culture, why its important and how it differs between organisations.
Module 8: Customers and Customer Service
- Looking at customers as a business' most valuable asset, and how you can recruit, reward and obtain the best possible.
Module 9: Fundamentals of Accounting
- Understanding accounts and how they can be used effectively to give valuable insight into the health and status of an organisation.
Module 10: Financial Management and Control
- Reviewing good and bad financial decision making and the impact they have on a business.
3Other Information
Assessment
This course is assessed through online assessments and written assignments. Once you have completed each module, you will be provided with an online assessment of 30 multiple-choice questions to complete.
Once each module and online assessment is completed you will be provided with the details for each written assessment. Each assessment is between 3000 – 5000 words long.
The assessment titles for Level 4 are:
- Applying Promotional Techniques
- Business Environment
- Communication Skills
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Customer Relationship Management
- Finance for Managers
- People in Organisations
- Resources Management
Course Duration
You will have access to this course and your materials for 5 years. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility to work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.
Each module contains 40 guided learning hours of study material, and an additional 30-50 hours of optional materials are also provided. These include resources such as exercises, additional reading, internet resources and self-testing exercises.
Study Method
You will study this course via distance learning which means you are in control of your learning. Study when and where you choose and at a pace that suits you.
Throughout the duration of your studies, you will have access to 1-2-1 skype sessions with your tutor, interactive and informative webinars and an online social learning forum to help you along your journey.
Course Outcomes
This course is taught via Online Business School.
Upon completion of this course, students will receive an ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management qualification. This qualification is fully regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 4 modules and assessments are equivalent to the first year of an Undergraduate degree. On completion of this course, students will be able to progress onto the second year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme or equivalent.
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?
In order to enrol onto this course, you must be at least 18 years of age and have completed secondary education.
Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?
You may start at any time and have 5 years to complete your studies. This course is truly flexible and adaptable around your lifestyle.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Skype sessions
- Dedicated student support
- Access to an online Social Learning forum
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
Do I have to sit an exam?
No. This course is assessed based on tutor-marked assignments.
Are there any additional costs?
No, everything you need is included in the price!
How do I get my work assessed?
Each online multiple-choice assessment will be marked immediately, and the results will be shown on screen.
Once you have completed your written assessments, these will be marked and returned to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your certificate.
What if I still have questions?
That’s not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
