University First and Second Year - Diploma in Business Management (Level 4&5) - Pathway to BA (Hons) Business Management

Level 4 Diploma in Business Management - 8 -12 months - 120 Credits

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management - 8 - 12 months - 120 Credits

Level 4 is the equivalent of the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree programme. it provides students with 120 university credits upon completion.
Level 5 is the equivalent to the second year of a Bachelor’s Degree programme, it provides students with 120 university credits upon completion. It is also equivalent to an HND diploma.

Course Details

Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials which comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources. Within the modules are self-testing exercises. You must take care in answering these. Although they are not marked nor do they count towards your final assessment, the marking is tested against your scoring on the final assessment to check for consistency of score.

The modules are written against prescribed learning outcomes defined by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) administered by Ofqual, the Government appointed regulator. In addition, the learning outcomes are articulated against MSBM Awarding Bodies curriculum who is a recognised awarding body monitored and assessed by QAA, the Quality Assurance Agency, the Government appointed quality assurance body.

Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Business Management and final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme, will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.

Accreditation

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

University Progression

University Top-up

On completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Bachelors degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 120 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.

Examples of University Progression
BA (Hons) in Business Management (top-up) awarded by the University of Chichester delivered through London Graduate School.

Anglia Ruskin University - BA (Hons) Management (Top-Up).

Entry Requirements

For entry into Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Business Management, learners must possess the following:

* Relevant/Local Board of Examination Result in your Country, which must include at least 5 'C' Grades in English and 4 other subjects.

* Mock Examination Result can also be accepted for initial Conditional Admission, pending the release of the Board of Examination Result. (This is assessed on a case by case basis)

* Learner must be 18 years or older at the start of the Course.

OR

* Mature Learners (21 years or older) with work experience in supervisory, leadership or management roles. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).

Workshops

Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.

Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak our course advisors on this subject.

Visa Requirements

There is no Visa requirement for this programme.

Diploma Programmes

University First and Second Year - Diploma in Business Management (Level 4&5) - Pathway to BA (Hons) Business Management