Course Overview

The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Management is a 60 credit size qualification and is the equivalent level to the 1st year of a degree. The core content of this qualification is for those entering a role in management, with content focusing on business environment, communication skills and resource management, including an understanding of the research skills and personal development expected of a manager.

Progression

On successful completion of this qualification, there are a number of progression opportunities.

Students can progress to:

• You can progress to the 2nd year of a bachelor degree from the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management, or alternatively you can progress to an ATHE qualification at level 5. 

ATHE University Partners:

ATHE has a number of University partners, who offer online or on the campus Bachelor and Master courses including:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Southampton Solent University
• University of Sunderland London Campus
• Northampton University
• Coventry University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University of Bolton
• University of Bedfordshire
• Prince Edward Island University

For more information, please visit https://athe.co.uk/progression-routes/

Entry requirement

This qualification is designed for students aged 19 and above.

For students who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:

• Age: 19 +
• 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
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• other equivalent international qualifications

List of documents required for registration:

• Completed application form
• Authenticated scans of your qualifications, certificates and complete transcripts for all years of studies
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of your CV/résumé
• A scanned copy of a recent passport sized color photograph
• Proof of English proficiency
• Proof of address
• Two references

Assessment

There is no external assessment (i.e. exams) attached to any unit. You will be required to submit a final written assignment for each module. 

Overall Grading Type

Pass/Merit/Distinction

SFA Funding

Eligible for Advanced Learner Loans.

Syllabus

You must complete 3 mandatory units and 1 optional unit worth 60 credits to achieve the ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business.

Mandatory Units (for the 60-credit diploma)

• Business Environment
• Communication Skills
• People in Organisations

Optional Units

• Applying Promotional Techniques
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Administrative Services
• Planning a Work Based Team Project
• Finance for Managers
• Planning a New Business Venture
• Customer Relationship Management
• Study Skills
• Employability Skills
• Personal and Professional Development
• Business Ethics
• Business Law
• Manage Sustainability in an Organisation
• Resource Management

How much will it cost?

• Please call to enquire
• The registration fee is £50 per module