Business Management, University 1st Year (Level 4)

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The Undergraduate Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management is a 120 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.

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree.

This course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits), that includes 8 written assignments.

If a student decides to only study at Level 4 they will receive 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university Degree course.

Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources. A full explanation of how you will be assessed can be found here.

Course Fees

The fee for enroling onto the Level 4 and Level 5 courses together is £8,500 online study and £12,500 for campus study.

Alternatively students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £5,400 each for one line study and £9,000 on campus study.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

Credit or Debit Card
Bank Transfer
Interest Free Monthly installments
Paypal
Western Union

What is Included in The Cost of My Course?

All Course Materials, including online modules and written assignments.
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Skype sessions
Dedicated student support.
Access to an online Social Learning forum.
Assignment marking and feedback.
FREE NUS Extra card worth £12.00.
Free CV Writing help on completion of the course.

University Top-Up

If you decide to top up to a full Undergraduate Degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below. Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only. You have the option of finishing on campus, Costs will vary depending on which university you chose to complete the final year at.

Northampton University

BA (Hons) in Business and Management Top up – £3,800
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting Top up -£3,800

University of Derby

Undergraduate Top up to BA – £4,400

University of Worcester

BA (Hons) Business Administration Final Year Top up – £4,000

University of Sunderland – On Campus

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 3 ) – £9,250

University of Bolton

BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £10,250, duration 2 semesters

New Buckinghamshire University

BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £3,000

Coventry University

BA (Hons) Top-up – progression from ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management, fee £9,560

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Business.
Bachelor of Business Administration.
Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management.
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Please enquire for top up prices for Southern Cross University.

University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6,000

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.

Am I Eligible For This Programme?

To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education.

Level 4 Module Listing

Developing Personal Skills

Develop a range of personal skills vital to the world of business. Concentrating on communication, leadership and decision making techniques.

Effective Communication

Communication is the key to effective operations and working effectively with others. Throughout this module, learners will grasp a range of communication techniques used for a variety of commercial purposes.

The Business Environment

Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.

The Marketing Mix

Exploring and using the marketing mix as part of the business planning process.

Strategic HRM

This module looks at employees and people as a business’ most valuable asset. Recruit the best, reward the best and retain the best.

Managing Ethically

Explore the various theories and models of management and their different contexts.

Culture and the Organisation

What is meant by culture? Why is it important? How does it differ between organisations?

Customers and Customer Service

This module looks at customers as the fulcrum of any business.

Fundamentals of Accounting

On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.

Financial Management and Control

In this module, learners will compare and contrast some examples of good and bad financial decision making and the impact on the business.

Written Assignments

The ATHE Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management has 10 modules and 8 written assignments at each level.

On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 3,000-5,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The Assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

Applying Promotional Techniques
Business Environment
Communication Skills
Corporate Social Responsibility
Customer Relationship Management
Finance for Managers
People in Organisations
Resources Management.

More information about the Level 4 units can be found here.

Career Path

Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and 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.

Level 4 Sample Certificate