Business Management Level 3

Course code: OSC1034

This course provides essential knowledge for students wishing to progress to a career in business management.

Gain an understanding how to listen to, develop and coach your staff.
Study the key leadership styles and how to deal with conflict in the workplace.
Understand how to manage teams effectively and recognise the stages of team development.
Learn how to manage your employees’ performance and set SMART goals.

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Benefit from a solid introduction to managing people, performance and understanding common business practices in this level 3 course.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple. Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long-term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Duration

Up to one year

Study Hours

Approximately 120 hours

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments

Unit 1

You as a manager

Managers as people
Feedback
Delegating
Average managers and great managers
Listening
Developing your staff
Coaching

Unit 2

Strategy, structure and systems

Managing in context
Strategy
Structure
Systems
Financial systems
Performance and development review

Unit 3

Managing teams

Holding meetings
Developing effective transactions
Ineffective transactions
Stages of team development
Performing

Unit 4

Managing performance

Expectations
Measures
Outcomes
Keeping performance records

Unit 5

Setting goals

SMART goals
Achieving balance
Motivations
Considerations when goal setting
Learning from experience

Unit 6

Leadership and Politics

Leadership and management
Four styles of leadership
Leadership and politics
Dealing with conflict
How to make collaboration work
Leadership influences on management

Assessment

This Business Management course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

This course will take approximately 120 hours to complete. There are no deadlines or time limits for completing this course, so you can work at your own pace.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and a study guide, plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills do I need to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE XO Student Discounts card
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

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.