University Undergraduate Entry

Diploma in Business and Management

A Level (Level 3 – 120 credits)

The Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to two A Level's or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

The level 3 diploma business management is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments, each module consists of approximately 120 guided learning hours. While completing the diploma, students will have access to various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their graduate business course.

Upon completion of this course, students receive a level 3 business management qualification which is fully regulated by Ofqual. Students will then have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full undergraduate degree programs from a range of UK universities. Alternatively students can opt to study our level 4/5 extended diploma in management and then go on to complete a undergraduate top-up at a range of UK universities.

Leaners must achieve 120 credits by completing all six mandatory units

Total Qualification Time: 1200 Hours

Total Guided Learning Hours: 720

Total Credit Value: 120

Managing Business Operations

This unit aims to introduce learners to key aspects of all businesses and how they operate within the wider business environment, as well as internally.  Learners will explore the important business areas of finance, customer service, planning, decision making and operational control. The learner will:

• Understand the key features of a business environment
• Know key financial concepts used in organisations
• Understand the importance of customer service to business operations
• Understand key aspects of planning to ensure business success
• Understand the importance of operational control
• Understand the decision-making process

Maximising Resources to Achieve Business Success

Effective use of resources can be business critical.  This unit aims to ensure learners understand the range of resources businesses need, why this must be monitored and how this can be achieved through technology and other project management tools.  The learner will:

• Understand the importance of resources to business success
• Know how organisations monitor the use of resources
• Know about new technologies used in organisations
• Understand the process of project management and how it contributes to the efficient use of resources
• Understand how organisations work towards ‘best practice’

The Business Environment

All businesses operate within a wider business environment –of which they must be constantly aware.  This unit aims to introduce learners to all aspects of that external environment and how an organisation may choose to ‘position itself’ through marketing or its ethical image.  The unit also considers the impact of culture on organisations. The learner will:

• Understand how external factors can impact on organisations
• Understand why organisations need to be aware of their impact on the environment
• Understand key elements of marketing
• Understand why organisations and individuals need to behave ethically
• Understand the impact of organisational culture

Managing People in Organisations

People are often considered to be the most important resource in any organisation.  This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and understanding about recruitment, performance management and development. The learner will:

• Understand key elements of the recruitment and selection process
• Know how organisations carry out performance management
• Know how organisations develop people
• Know how to ensure employee training is effective
• Review own personal effectiveness
• Know the steps taken by organisations to ensure workplace welfare
• Know how to manage change

Working in Teams

Good teamwork creates synergy within an organisation. This unit introduces the learner to the skills of teamwork. Learners will explore the features of an effective team, motivation and leadership and the importance of delegating, influencing and developing excellent interpersonal skills. The learner will:

• Understand the key features of an effective team
• Understand the key features of an effective team leader
• Understand theories of motivation
• Know the principles of effective delegation to team members
• Know how to influence others
• Know how to build and maintain interpersonal relationships with colleagues

Effective Business Communication

Good communication skills are critical to all those working in business.  This unit explores the written and oral skills that are needed in a variety of business contexts. The learner will:

• Understand key principles and methods of verbal communication in business contexts
• Understand key principles and methods of written communication in a business context
• Understand key principles and methods of non-verbal communication in a business context
• Know how to run an effective business meeting
• Know how to make an effective business presentation
• Know how to deal with problems faced by business organisations