Business Management – Level 4 & 5

The Undergraduate Business Management University 1^st and 2^nd year – Level 4 and 5 Extended Diploma in Management is designed to accelerate students’ progression to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree in Business and Management. This final year can be completed either at a UK university campus or through distance learning.

This course comprises 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 Level 5 modules (120 credits), with each level also featuring 8 written assignments. If a student chooses to study only at Level 4, they will receive 120 credits and may apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.

Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material, accompanied by an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials include recommended exercises, readings, and internet resources. Throughout the course, students will have access to various support services, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and supplementary materials to aid in the completion of their Diploma course.

Successful completion of the full Level 4 and 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, along with the final year of an accredited undergraduate degree program, provides students with the necessary credentials to pursue various career opportunities. These may include roles such as Human Resource Consultant, Business Development Manager, Marketing/Brand Manager, Business Analyst, or Recruitment Consultant.

UK University Study pathways: Completion of both the Level 4 and Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management meets the standard academic entry requirements for the final year (top-up) of an undergraduate degree. Phoenix Graduate School offers university pathways for direct progression into the final year of an undergraduate UK degree. We provide Ofqual UK-recognized and globally accepted qualifications. Please feel free to contact our admissions team to discuss university progression routes and admission requirements further.

About Ofqual
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Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 4 and Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE/ Plus 2 or equivalent qualification
• Mature learners (over 24-55) with management experience (learners must contact us to discuss past commercial experience prior to registering for the programme)
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Diploma in Management and final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme will not only help you understand how a business works overall but also develop skills of problem-solving ability, entrepreneurial attitude, commercial awareness and communication, all highly valued by every employer in the world.

Business and Management degrees can open up doors to some seriously well-paid careers in the following job roles.

1. Assurance Associate
2. Business Adviser
3. Business Manager
4. Business Development Manager
5. Buying & Merchandising Assistant
6. Insight & Market Research Analyst
7. Marketing Assistant
8. Marketing Communications Manager
9. Operations Manager

However, a degree in business management will also enable you to gain skills that would be highly relevant in other, more unexpected roles. These include:

1. Human Resources Adviser
2. Project Manager
3. Sales Executive
4. Stock Market Analyst
5. Software Sales Consultant
6. Teacher or lecturer