Overview

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organisations. It designed to ensure that each learner is ‘business ready’: a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of business and management, and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change. The content of the qualification is focused on people management, managing projects, marketing, finance for managers, business law, business ethics and social responsibility.

Entry Requirements

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent.
• Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the College regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme).
• The learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.

Course Duration

6 months

Course Structure

This Level 5 Diploma in Business Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory Units

• Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Project Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Marketing (20 credits)
• Accounting for Managers (20 credits)
• Business Law (20 credits)
• Business Ethics (20 credits)

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management provides learners with the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including Level 6 Diploma in Business Management.