Business Management - Diploma - (Endorsed by TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).

Business Management (Level 4) Online Course. 510 Hours Diploma Course. (Endorsed by TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).

• Level 4.
• 51 Learning Credits.
• Duration: 510 hrs.
• Entry requirement: GCSE Maths and English (grade C and above), or equivalent.

This Diploma follows the National Framework and will allow you to use the qualification you receive, to support an application for a university degree program in business.

This level 4 course, is the first in a series of business courses, with level 5 currently under construction. Level 5 will enable you to go into university in year two.

Take one or all of the levels through ADL and choose how far you progress towards your degree through our distance learning programs, plus how much money you save on university tuition fees and accommodation costs.

This course is ideal if you:

• wish to attend university and complete a business degree, but haven’t achieved the required “A” level grades.
• have the required “A” levels, but want to save a money on tuition fees and accommodation costs, by progressing via distance learning until the final year.
• are a graduate wanting an introduction to business systems and theories.
• have no desire to attend university and are already working in a business organization, wanting to progress up the ladder
• wish to pursue a career in business as soon as possible.

Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?

Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).

What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?

• Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
• Start and Finish at any time
• Courses globally and industry relevant
• Practical Component at the end of most lessons.

Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.

This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course Structure: Level 4 Diploma in Business:

There are four compulsory modules, plus a non-credit Academic Writing course.

You must complete Academic Writing first, followed by Introduction to Business, plus the other three modules in any order. Please click on the links to each module, to view what you will cover in each one.

Academic Writing – non credit.

Learn the fundamentals of academic writing. This course aims to teach the fundamentals of academic writing for study and business purposes. Writing tasks are often a day to day duty of any professional, whether they are at a supervisory level or top level management. These tasks can include writing procedures, proposals and reports; they might require specialized knowledge such as scientific writing or reviewing; they could be editing tasks, as professionals may at some time need to review and edit other peoples writing. Understand the differences between the Harvard and Chicago styles of referencing. Students, on the other hand, are expected to write in a way that demonstrates their understanding of concepts and theories, their ability to discuss implications of theory, and their ability to communicate complex ideas logically and clearly.

Introduction to Business – 120 hours.

This unit aims to give learners a sound understanding of: Business objectives, resources and accountability. The structure and classification of business. The external environment. The scale and location of production, different production processes. Marketing strategy, marketing planning and market research. Accounting concepts and sources of finance. HR planning.

Principles of Marketing – 150 hours.

Marketing as a discipline has its critics. These are the people who think of marketing as being a “poison pack” which is responsible for all the evils in the world – mainly because of criticisms relating to the effects of advertising. However, marketing also has its devotees. Some people see marketing as a “magic wand”; they think that when a company has problems all they need to do is to get in a marketing manager and all the problems will disappear. Neither of these viewpoints is correct. Marketing is now recognized almost as a science. It is seen as a logical approach to business which involves the studying, and understanding, of relationships and exchanges between buyers and sellers.

Introduction In Quantitative Methods – 120 hours.

This unit aims to give learners a sound understanding of: Numeracy and business calculations. Algebraic methods. Graphs, charts and diagrams. The use of statistical methods to supply business and management information. The laws of probability.

Accounting for Financial Managers – 120 hours.

To enable the learner to understand key concepts of accounting for Financial Managers A business proprietor normally runs a business to make money. He or she needs information to know whether the business is doing well. The owner of a business might ask the following questions: How much profit or loss has the business made? How much money do I owe? Will I have sufficient funds to meet my commitments? The purpose of conventional business accounting is to provide the answers to such questions by presenting a summary of the transactions of the business in a standard form.

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the Academy, marked by the Academy's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

Business Students, Business Managers, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners

A pc or laptop with internet connection.

A knowledge of business and business processes can be useful in many different jobs including roles within the administrative and clerical job family, accountancy, banking and finance, and retail sales and customer services. It will also be useful if you are thinking about setting up your own business or being self-employed in the future.

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