Extended Diploma in Business and Management Level 4 (ATHE)
- 1 Year / Blended Learning
- Intake: Feb 2025
- Awarding Body: ATHE
Overview
The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a 120-credit qualification equivalent to the first year of a university degree. It offers students broad and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of business covering 8 units on a wide range of business and management related topics. Students with this qualification can progress to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management.
This course provides you with a wide range of transferrable business knowledge and skills you will need to succeed in any industry of your choice. Skills you will learn include how to carry out business communications, financial management and accounting, marketing, staff management and customer relationship management. The knowledge and skills you gain will help you to enter into management positions in many different sectors, and to start your own business as an aspiring entrepreneur. You can also progress to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management.
Enhance your Management Skills with the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business & Management
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business & Management, you’ll be prepared to embark on a variety of exciting career paths, including:
- Junior Management Roles: Enter the world of management equipped with the skills to lead and make informed decisions.
- Progression to a Bachelor’s Degree: Our programme offers a pathway to Bachelor’s degrees, enabling you to further enhance your qualifications and career prospects.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business & Management is designed to help you reach your management potential. By the end of the programme, you’ll have achieved:
A solid foundation in essential business and management principles.
The ability to apply management concepts to real-world scenarios. Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and leadership capabilities.
Age: 18+
Qualifications:
- A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
- Other related level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3 Diplomas
- An Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
- Other equivalent international qualifications
Prior Experiential Learning:
Students with no formal qualifications may be considered if they are able to demonstrate prior learning through work experience. This is assessed through a personal statement and interview.
All entry decisions are taken on an individual basis.
English Language Level:
Students without qualifications from majority English-speaking countries
- IELTs 5.5
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
- Cambridge B2 First 160 or above
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) 45.4 +
- Functional Skills English Level 2
- Students with none of the above may be required to pass the TEC English language test.
- Unit 1: The Business Environment (15 Credits)
- Unit 2: People in Organisations (15 Credits)
- Unit 3: Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers (15 Credits)
- Unit 4: Communication Skills for Business (15 Credits)
- Unit 6: The Marketing Mix (15 Credits)
- Unit 8: Managing a Work-Based Team (15 Credits)
- Unit 9: Entrepreneurship (15 Credits)
- Unit 10: Customer Relationship Management (15 Credits)
Course Details
Tuition fee for Home (UK) students per year*: £4,375
At Trent Education Centre, we are committed to making education accessible and affordable. We offer various funding options, including government loans, scholarships, and bursaries, to support your academic journey. Additionally, payment plans may be available to help manage your tuition fees in a flexible way.
To learn more about your funding opportunities, please review our policy or get in touch with our admissions team for personalised guidance and support. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management
Why TEC?
Qualified Teachers: Our teachers hold relevant qualifications and are experienced in teaching the subject to adults. They will find out about your individual needs and make sure that you are able to get the best out of the course.
Individual Focus: At Trent Education Centre, we believe in the power of individual attention. Our teaching and support staff will assess your needs and monitor your development throughout the course. We will provide you with extra support if needed. We won’t treat you like a face in the crowd, but an individual with unique learning needs and interests.
Path to Progression: Our programme is designed to support your journey towards a Bachelor’s degree, opening doors to advanced career opportunities. After completing Level 4, you can progress to Level 5. Then you could complete Level 6 Top-up at a university for the full degree.
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- Enrolment
We will let you know if your application is successful. If it is, you can enrol into the course and start studying.
