ATHE Level 3 Online Diploma in Business & Management with University Progression

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Management (120-credit) is designed to offer a much broader and more comprehensive experience of business.

With both mandatory Introduction to Financial Controls in Business Leading and Managing People units building on the core of units from the Level 3 Diploma in Business, the Level 3 Diploma in Business Management requires those to study basic leadership and management principles, which can then be developed further through the study of 2 additional optional units.

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For people looking to progress towards higher education in business management or careers in management, this qualification offers the opportunity to understand the interrelationship between core business activities and leading/managing and to explore that relationship in other business areas.

Business Environment

• In this unit, those will gain knowledge and understanding of the environment in which organisations operate. This will support an understanding of the different and often complex contexts in which organisations function.

How Businesses and Organisations Work

• This unit will provide an overview of key aspects of business. You will develop knowledge and understanding of business objectives and structure, customer service, and resource requirements.

Business Communication

• To develop knowledge, skills and understanding of communication theory and the importance of effective communication in business.

Working in Teams

• Learners will gain knowledge and understanding of teams and team roles. There is also an opportunity for learners to develop their own employability skills.

Market Research

• Learners will apply the principles to complete a market research project. They will also develop their research skills by applying these to the completion of the chosen market research project.

Introduction to Financial Controls in Business

• Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of budgets, budgetary control, costings, cash flow, and basic ratio analysis. They will have the opportunity to construct simple budgets and cashflows.

Leading and Managing People

• Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles and skills needed to lead and manage people.

It has been designed for those who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

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

• 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 and above
• 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
• Other related level 2 subjects
• Equivalent international qualifications

On successful completion of these qualifications, you will have a number of progression options.

• Further Level 3 study (in Level 3 Business or another subject)
• Study in Higher Education, eg Undergraduate degree (in Business or another subject)
• Higher level Business-related apprenticeships/Role-based technical qualifications
• Business-related employment/internships/self-employment