The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business & Management is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree. The Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 5 qualification has been designed with support from higher education providers.

Who the Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 5 qualification is for?

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120-credit) is designed to offer learners a more comprehensive and integrated development of their learning, including undertaking a potentially synoptic, mandatory research project (Unit 4). For those learners interested in fully realising their own academic interest and potential for the subject, this qualification offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of Level 5 business/management-related topics.

Progression

On successful completion of the Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 5, there are a number of progression opportunities.

Students can progress to:

• employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role
• larger qualifications at the same level e.g. from a Diploma to the Extended Diploma in Business and Management or to the Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
• a level 6 ATHE qualification such as the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management or the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care or the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business Administration
• Level 6 ATHE qualification (Gen Ed) route on successful completion of the required units at level 5. Completion of the Mandatory units listed will ensure learners have acquired the second level of study for meeting the General Education (Gen Ed) Core requirements and fulfilled the necessary credits at Level 5
• the final year of degree programmes at some universities (see Progression Routes on the ATHE website)

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

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. 

Pass/Merit/Distinction

Course Content

To obtain the Extended Diploma in Business and Management - Level 5, learners must achieve the four Mandatory Units PLUS four Optional Units

• Business Organisations in a Global Context (Mandatory)
This unit develops learners understanding of the issues organisations face operating within a global context. This understanding will allow learners to review the issues currently impacting business organisations.
• Research Project (Mandatory)
The aim of this unit is to develop the skills required for the learner to formulate an appropriate research question and to design and undertake a research project to answer that research question. The learner will also need to interpret the outcomes of their research and present them to an audience.
• People Management (Mandatory)
This unit will enable learners to understand how to manage individuals and teams. They will study organisational factors and how these impact and influence individual and team behaviour, as well as learn management tools and techniques to help them effectively manage individuals and teams.
• Finance for Managers (Mandatory)
The unit aims to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of the sources and use of finance in organisations and how to evaluate and interpret financial data.
• Managing Communication (Optional)
This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of communication within and between organisations. Learners will also review their own communication skills in an organisational context.
• Marketing Principles and Practice (Optional)
To develop knowledge and understanding of general marketing principles and their application in business.
• Manage Sustainability in an Organisation (Optional)
This unit will enable learners to acquire knowledge and understanding of sustainability, as it relates to organisations. This includes the legal and regulatory requirements and how to achieve relevant quality standards. The unit will also enable learners to develop the skills required to audit sustainability.
• Small Business Enterprise (Optional)
To provide the learner with an understanding of the importance of small business enterprises in today’s business environment. Also, an understanding of the development, management, and administration of small business enterprises.
• Planning a New Business Venture (Optional)
This unit will develop knowledge and understanding of new business ventures and skills associated with planning a venture. By studying this unit, learners will develop an understanding of business types and the factors that determine the success or otherwise of a new business venture. They will also learn how to determine the market potential of a new business and develop an associated business plan.
• Business Law (Optional)
This unit aims to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of some of the main aspects of business law which impact on organisations.
• Operations Management (Optional)
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the nature of the operations function and the role of those managing it. Learners will gain an understanding of the operations function in terms of its impact on business success, the tools and techniques that enable managers to achieve business success and the ethical consideration faced in terms of the supply chain.
• Information for Strategic Decision Making (Optional)
This unit will provide the learner with an understanding of the role, value and sources of information needed in order to make strategic decisions. Learners will also gain an understanding of how this information is gathered and used.
• Organisational Analysis and Change (Optional)
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the range of performance measures needed to analyse and determine organisational performance and the change processes that can then be used to improve organisational performance.
• Financial Systems and Auditing (Optional)
Learners will develop an understanding of the management of financial accounting systems and the reporting processes required when conducting an audit.
• Business Ethics (Optional)
This unit will enable the learner to develop knowledge and understanding of business ethics and the effects ethics can have on organisations, including planning and the management of their goals and activities.

• IELTs 5.5 • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

• Part 1: 6 Months
• Part 2: 6 Months

• January
• March
• April
• May
• July
• September
• November

This qualification is designed for students aged 18 and above.

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

• prior study in business, management or related subjects at level 4 or above
• a level 4 qualification for example an ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management or an ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management
• other equivalent international qualifications

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid) with levels of responsibility, participation and/or achievement of relevant professional qualifications. This may be used for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Learners may also hold RQF qualifications which will enable them to claim an exemption from part of the qualification

All our Diploma courses are self-funded. You are considered to be a self-funded student if you are funding your own studies or you are getting financial help from family or friends or receiving financial assistance directly from an external funder excluding UK student loan

1. Part 1: £4250.00
2. Part 2: £4250.00

• Sterling College Registration Fee - £100.00
• Sterling College Administration Fee (if visa letter required) - £150
• ATHE Registration Fee - £150.00