Level
Level 5
Accounting & FinanceUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit accounting and business route, then progress towards final year top up study while building accounting, leadership and business decision making capability.
Course snapshot
Flexible study with guidance and progression support.
Credits
240 Credits
Duration
Flexible online study, with a minimum completion time of 6 months and study pacing planned around your availability, assignment progress and progression goal.
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Start anytime
Overview
Course overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business is a 240 credit pathway that combines Level 4 and Level 5 study into one undergraduate route. It is designed as a 2 year degree pathway accelerator for learners who want to complete the equivalent of the first two years of a UK accounting, finance or business degree before progressing towards a final year top up where accepted. The programme develops accounting knowledge alongside business management, leadership, research, innovation, sustainability, financial management and commercial decision making skills.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 accounting and business route
Students preparing for final year accounting, finance, management or business top up study
Career starters who want a strong accounting and business foundation
Adult learners moving into accounting, finance, administration or business support roles
Learners who want to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn.
Academic writing, research and business study skills
Business environment, communication and customer care
People management and leadership practice
Finance, accounting and financial decision making
Managing business projects and operations
Leadership and organisational behaviour
Financial management and financial planning
Business law, governance and commercial responsibilities
Innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability
Business research skills for final year progression
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress towards final year accounting, finance, management or business top up study where accepted
Progress to Level 6 accounting, business or management related study
Build a stronger academic foundation for professional accounting and business routes
Develop practical evidence for finance, accounting, administration and business support progression
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one route to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Possible career outcomes
Accounts AssistantFinance AssistantBusiness AdministratorManagement Support AssistantProject Support AssistantOperations AssistantBusiness Development AssistantAccounting and Business Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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