Business Management Level 4

The Undergraduate Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management is a 120 credit course designed to fast track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate degree in Business and Management, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree. 

This course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) each level also includes 8 written assignments. If a student decides to only study at Level 4, they will receive 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university Degree course.

Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.

The fee for enrolling onto the  Level 4 is £1800 each.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer / Internet Banking
• Interest free monthly instalments
• UPI
• Paypal
• Western Union

• All course material, including online modules and written assignments
• Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online social learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback
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Developing personal skills

• Develop a range of personal skills vital to the world of business. Concentrating on communication, leadership and decision making techniques.

Effective communication

• Communication is the key to effective operations and working effectively with others. Throughout this module, learners will grasp a range of communication techniques used for a variety of commercial purposes.

The business environment

• Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.

The marketing mix

• Exploring and using the marketing mix as part of the business planning process.

Strategic HRM

• This module looks at employees and people as a business’ most valuable asset. Recruit the best, reward the best and retain the best.

Managing ethically

• Explore the various theories and models of management and their different contexts.

Culture and the organisation

• What is meant by culture? Why is it important? How does it differ between organisations?

Customers and customer service

• This module looks at customers as the fulcrum of any business.

Fundamentals of accounting

• On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.

Financial management and control

• In this module, learners will compare and contrast some examples of good and bad financial decision making and the impact on the business.

To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling, you must have attained a level 4 or equivalent.

The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management has 10 modules and 8 written assignments at each level. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

1. Marketing mix
2. The business environment
3. Communication skills for business
4. Corporate social responsibility
5. Customer relationship management
6. Financial techniques for managers
7. People in organisation
8. Resources management

More information about the level 4 units can be found here ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management | Athe

SAME ABOVE CONTENT

The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management has 10 modules and 8 written assignments at each level. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

1. Marketing mix
2. The business environment
3. Communication skills for business
4. Corporate social responsibility
5. Customer relationship management
6. Financial techniques for managers
7. People in organisation
8. Resources management

More information about the level 4 units can be found here ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management | Athe

Career path

Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in 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.

University top-up

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below. Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only. You have the option of finishing on campus, costs will vary depending on which university you chose to complete the final year at.

Buckinghamshire New University 

BA (Hons) Top-up–  fee £3,000

Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Management (Top-Up) – £4,850

University of Chichester

BA (Hons) Business Management (Top Up) – £3,850

Northampton University

BA (Hons) in Business and Management Top up – £3,800

BSc (Hons) in International Accounting Top up -£3,800

University of Derby

Undergraduate Top up to BA – £4,400

University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online) | Courses | University of Hertfordshire (herts.ac.uk)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Business Management (Top Up), BA (Hons) – University of Central Lancashire (uclan.ac.uk)

Edinburgh Napier University

BA in Business Management (Top-Up) – £4,600
BA in Business and Enterprise (Top-Up) – £4,600
BA in Sales Management (Top-Up) – £4,600

University of Sunderland – On Campus

BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 3 ) – £9,250

University of Bolton 

BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £10,250, duration 2 semesters

Coventry University 

BA (Hons) Top-up – progression from ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management- fee £9,560

Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Please enquire for top up prices for Southern Cross University

University of Cumbria

BA (Hons) Global Business Management (Top-Up) Course – University of Cumbria

BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top-up) Course – University of Cumbria

Sheffield Hallam University

BA (Honours) International Business with Management

University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6,000

NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.