Business & Management

This pathway offers a comprehensive progression route in business and management, from foundational principles to advanced strategic leadership, with each level building upon the last to prepare learners for progressively senior roles.

Awarded by

ATHE

Study mode

Hybrid

Credits

120 Credits

Course Duration

10 Months

ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management

Overview : This qualification is equivalent to A-Levels and is designed for learners aged 16 and above who wish to progress to a business or management degree but may not have traditional entry qualifications. It provides a strong foundation in the core principles of business, preparing students for the rigours of higher education.

Area of Learning : The curriculum provides a solid foundation in business through seven mandatory units and two optional units. Learners begin by exploring the business environment and how external factors influence organisational decisions, followed by an understanding of internal structures and operations. The programme strengthens communication skills, teamwork abilities, market research techniques, and basic financial control knowledge while also developing leadership and people-management capabilities. To personalise their learning, students select two optional units that can focus on areas such as marketing and sales, human resources, organisational strategy, online marketing, international business, or project management. This combination of core subjects and elective choices equips learners with practical skills and a broad understanding of modern business operations, preparing them for a variety of career paths.

ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management (120 Credits)

To personalise their learning, students select two optional units that can focus on areas such as marketing and sales, human resources, organisational strategy, online marketing, international business, or project management. This combination of core subjects and elective choices equips learners with practical skills and a broad understanding of modern business operations, preparing them for a variety of career paths.

ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 Credits)

Overview : Equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree, this qualification is designed for learners seeking roles in junior management. It develops a comprehensive understanding of core business functions and the skills required to operate effectively within an organization.

Area of Learning : The programme develops key managerial and business skills through four mandatory and four optional units. It begins with an understanding of the business environment, organisational behaviour, effective communication, and financial and management accounting, giving learners a strong foundation in how organisations operate and make decisions.

Students then customise their learning by selecting four optional units in areas such as resource management, marketing, corporate social responsibility, project management, entrepreneurship, customer relations, information and knowledge management, quality management, operations, or digital communications. This combination of core and elective topics equips learners with practical skills and specialised knowledge suited for a variety of management and leadership roles.

ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (120 Credits)

Overview : This qualification is equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree and is a direct pathway to the final year of a degree programme at a university. It focuses on developing a deeper understanding of management principles in a global context, with an emphasis on research, finance, and people management.

Area of Learning : The programme equips learners with essential business and management skills through four mandatory units and four optional units. Core areas include understanding global business environments, conducting research, managing people, and making informed financial decisions.

Optional units allow students to specialise in areas such as communication, marketing, sustainability, entrepreneurship, business law, operations, and ethics. The combination of core and elective topics provides practical, strategic, and managerial knowledge suitable for leadership and decision-making roles in modern organisations.

ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (120 Credits)

Overview : Equivalent to the final year of a bachelor’s degree, this qualification is designed for individuals aiming for senior management roles and provides a pathway to postgraduate study, such as an MBA. It covers key areas of leadership, research, and strategic management, with options to specialize.

Area of Learning : The programme builds essential leadership and management skills through four mandatory units and four optional units. Core areas focus on developing leadership and management abilities, understanding quality and service delivery, personal development in management, and conducting research projects to strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills.

Optional units allow learners to specialise in areas such as financial decision-making, human resource management, marketing strategy, logistics and supply chain management, change management, project management, risk management, and business economics. This combination provides practical, strategic, and analytical skills for effective decision-making and leadership in modern organisations.

ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management (120 Credits)

Overview : This is a postgraduate-level qualification designed for senior managers and leaders who are responsible for developing and implementing organizational strategy. It is widely recognized as a pathway to an MBA top-up programme. The curriculum covers key areas of strategic management, including finance, marketing, and HR, from a global perspective.

Area of Learning : The programme develops advanced strategic management skills through five mandatory units and three optional units. Core learning focuses on strategic planning, finance for strategic decision-making, research for organisational development, understanding organisational behaviour, and personal development for leadership and strategic management.

Optional units allow learners to specialise in areas such as international business, strategic and international marketing, corporate communication, strategic human resource management, developing organisational vision and direction, and managing continuous organisational improvement. This structure equips learners with the knowledge and skills to lead strategically and make informed decisions in complex business environments.