Business Management Level 4

Course code: OBS023

Boost your knowledge in business management from home and achieve an Ofqual recognised Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management.

Develop your personal skills to allow you to succeed in a working environment.
Explore the marketing mix and the part if plays in the business planning process.
Learn more about strategic human resource management, including recruiting the right staff and retaining them.
Study the fundamentals of financial management and control such as making food financial decisions and the impact a bad decision can have on the business.

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This level 4 course dives into the in-depth knowledge 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 provides you with the equivalent skills and education of the first year of an undergraduate degree, at a pace that suits you. Join over 100,000 other students who chose to improve their education and boost their employability through distance learning.

Course Duration

Up to five years.

Course Outcome

You will receive an ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management.

Entry Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age and have completed secondary education.

Assessment

Online and written assignments.

ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management qualification 600/4378/7

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's 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 it’s important and how it differs between organisations.

Module 8

Customers and customer service

Looking at customers as a business's 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.

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.

Course Duration

You will have access to your course and materials for up to five years. This is more than enough time to give you the 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 one-to-one Skype sessions with your tutor, interactive and informative webinars and an online social learning forum to help you along your journey.

Course Outcome

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.

What skills do I need 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 up to five 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 one-to-one Skype sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE XO Student Discounts card
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers

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 happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

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 Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.