Level
Level 5
Business & ManagementUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit business management route, then progress towards final year top up study while building leadership, operations and strategic 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 Business Management 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 business degree before progressing towards a final year top up where accepted. The programme develops practical and academic knowledge across business operations, communication, people management, finance, marketing, strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership and research.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 business management route
Students preparing for final year business, management or leadership top up study
Career starters who want a broad business and management foundation
Adult learners moving into business, operations, administration or management 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 study skills for business
Business environment and organisational context
Communication, customer care and stakeholder relationships
People management and leadership practice
Finance, accounting and business decision making
Marketing, enterprise and business growth
Operations management and project planning
Strategic management and organisational performance
Innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable business practice
Business research skills for final year progression
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress towards final year business, management or leadership top up study where accepted
Progress to Level 6 business management or related study
Build a stronger academic foundation for business, management and enterprise routes
Develop practical evidence for operations, administration, leadership 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
Business AdministratorManagement Support AssistantOperations AssistantProject Support AssistantMarketing AssistantCustomer Service SupervisorBusiness Development AssistantBusiness Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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