General Information
Course Code: PGS/UND/BM/TOP-UP
Study Options:
First Year – Diploma in Business Management Level 4
Second Year – Diploma in Business Management Level 5
Assessment: Assessed through practical tasks & presentation, work projects, assignments and written work during their time on the course
Delivered by: Phoenix Graduate School London
Awarded by: OTHM
Duration: 18-24 Months
Final Year – BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) Level 6
Delivered and Awarded by: University of Portsmouth, Middlesex University, University of Sunderland, University of Chichester and Coventry University
Note: The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. Feel free to contact PGS- London admissions team to discuss the best available Bachelor Final year University progression routes (at PGS India, in the UK and overseas) and admission requirements.
Overview
The primary purpose of the course is to provide guidance on the basic concepts of business management. The course consists of theoretical and practical lessons for students, offering modules such as business law, marketing, human resources, finance, etc., to provide in-depth knowledge of the business management qualification. Additionally, the course continuously updates the latest business tools, techniques, technologies, and theories to provide the most up-to-date knowledge on business management.
In this rapidly evolving digital economy, businesses need highly trained, innovative individuals to keep up with the pace of the international business world. The programme covers a wide range of subject areas, including management and leadership, team development, business operations, risk management, emerging digital trends, business psychology, marketing, and financial awareness.
The qualification has three stages:
- Level 4 / 1st year bachelor’s degree – 120 credits (6 compulsory modules)
- Level 5 / 2nd year bachelor’s degree – 120 credits (6 compulsory modules)
- Level 4 and 5 in Business Management is a 240 credit course designed to progress to the third stage (final year) of an Undergraduate BSc (Hons) in Business and Management at the University, which can either be completed on campus or via distance learning.
Successful completion of the full Undergraduate 1st & 2nd year that is Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Business Management, as well as the final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme, will provide students with the credentials to apply for jobs such as Human Resource Consultant, Business Development Manager, Marketing/Brand Manager, Business Analyst, or Recruitment Consultant.
Course Name: DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Level 4)
Course Code: PGS/UND/DBM04
Course Level: Undergraduate (First Year)
Study Mode: On Campus | Online
On Campus Fee: Contact PGS Admission
Distance Learning/Online Fee: Contact PGS Admission
Instalment Option Available: Yes
Scholarship Available: Yes
Duration: Full-Time (6-12 Months)
COMPULSORY MODULES
- Research and Academic Writing (20 credits).
- Business Environment (20 credits).
- Introduction to Business Communication (20 credits).
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods (20 credits).
- Introduction to Business Functions (20 credits).
- Introduction to Finance (20 credits).
Course Name: DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (LEVEL 5)
Course Code: PGS/UND/DBM05
Course Level: Undergraduate (Second Year)
Study mode: On Campus | Online
On Campus Fee: Contact PGS Admission
Distance Learning/Online Fee: Contact PGS Admission
Instalment Option Available: Yes
Scholarship Available: Yes
Duration: Full-time (6-12 Months)
COMPULSORY MODULES
- Human Resource Management (20 credits).
- Project Management (20 credits).
- Strategic Marketing (20 credits).
- Accounting for Managers (20 credits).
- Business Law (20 credits).
- Business Ethics (20 credits).
OPTION A
- BA (Hons) Business Management (top-up) University of Chichester.
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship (top-up) final year at University of Sunderland.
- BA (Hons) Global Business (top-up) at Coventry University.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (top-up) at Concordia University Chicago.
- BA (Hons) Business (top-up) final year at University of Portsmouth (Learning at Work).
Duration: 12 Months
Delivered and Awarded by: University
OPTION B
BA (Hons) Business and Management Top-up Degree
Course Level: Undergraduate Degree (Final Year) (Level 6)
Delivered and Awarded by: University of Derby
UK/International Tuition Fees: £9000 (2022/23)
Study Option: Blended Learning
Duration: 12 Months
OPTION C
BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) Degree
Course Level: Undergraduate Degree (Final Year) (Level 6)
Delivered and Awarded by: Anglia Ruskin University
UK/International Tuition Fees: £ 9000 (2022/23)
Study Option: Blended Learning
Duration: 12 Months
OPTION D
BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) Degree
Course Level: Undergraduate Degree (Final Year) (Level 6)
Delivered and Awarded by: University of West Scotland
UK/International Tuition Fees: £ 4500 (2022/23)
Study Option: Online Learning
Duration: 12 Months
Note: The top up programme can be studied online or on campus. Feel free to contact PGS- London admissions team to discuss the best available Bachelor Final year University progression routes (at PGS, in the UK and overseas) and admission requirements.
UK University Study Pathways: Completion of the Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Business Management will meet the university’s standard academic entry requirements for an undergraduate final year (top-up) degree. Phoenix Graduate School provides university pathways for direct progression to the final year of an undergraduate UK degree. We deliver Ofqual UK recognized and globally accepted qualifications. Feel free to contact our admissions team to discuss university progression routes and admission requirements.
About Ofqual: The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. It is a non-ministerial government department with jurisdiction in England. Ofqual operates independently of the government and reports directly to Parliament. Any Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications approved by Ofqual are equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND), or to Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree program.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification, learners must possess:
- Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of Plus 2 or GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification.
- Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must contact us to discuss past commercial experience prior to registering for the programme).
- Learners must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.
English requirements: Learners must demonstrate evidence of English language competency.
The BA(Hons) Business and Management degree will not only help you understand how a business works overall but also develop skills such as 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:
- Assurance Associate.
- Business Adviser.
- Business Manager.
- Business Development Manager.
- Buying & Merchandising Assistant.
- Insight & Market Research Analyst.
- Marketing Assistant
- Marketing Communications Manager.
- 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:
- Human Resources Adviser.
- Project Manager.
- Sales Executive.
- Stock Market Analyst.
- Software Sales Consultant.
- Teacher or lecturer.