Business Management Extended Diploma, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management is a 240 credits 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 and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a University Degree.

This course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 Level 5 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 recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment at Kingsgate International College is a very straightforward process:

• After you have completed an online module, you will have an online assessment to complete. This assessment contains 30 multiple-choice questions. You will have one hour to complete these questions which are answered in sets of five so you will have plenty of time to review and edit your answers. After an hour the test will automatically time out.
• After you have completed the test, your results will be displayed immediately. If you have passed, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. If you didn’t pass, you will receive a notification of a “refer’’ where you will be told how to retake a module assessment at a cost of £30. You can complete these modules at your own pace, as there is no deadline to complete the course.
• When the online modules have been successfully completed, you will then be able to take the final written assignments, provided by Kingsgate International College, that test your knowledge and understanding of the modules. After successful completion of these eight assignments, you will receive your Diploma (from the Awarding Organisation).
• You will then be eligible to apply for progression onto a Top-up course through a recognised UK university on-campus or by distance learning.

Course fees

The fee for enrolling onto the Level 4 and Level 5 courses together is £8500 online study and £12500 for campus study. Alternatively, students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £5400 each for one line study and £9000 on-campus study.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or Debit Card
• Bank Transfer
• Interest-Free Monthly instalments
• Paypal
• Western Union

What is included in the cost of my course?

• All Course Material, including online modules and written assignments.
• Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Skype sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online Social Learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE NUS Extra card worth £12.00
• FREE Laptop
• Free CV Writing help on completion of the course.

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.

Northampton University

• BA (Hons) in Business and Management Top-up – £3800
• BSc (Hons) in International Accounting Top-up -£3800

University of Derby

• Undergraduate Top up to BA – £4400

University of Worcester

• BA (Hons) Business Administration Final Year Top-up – £4000

The University of Sunderland – On-Campus

• BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 3) – £9250

University of Bolton

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

New Buckinghamshire University

• BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £3,000

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 Nicosia, Cyprus

• Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6000

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.

Am I eligible for this progamme?

To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling onto the Level 5 course, you must have attained a Level 4 or equivalent.

Level 4 Module

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 Human Resource Management

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.

Level 5 Module

The Entrepreneurial Manager

What is an Entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.

Organisation Structures

Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up the organisational structure.

Practical Accounting Analysis

Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.

Business Planning and Goal Setting

What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.

Politics and Business

Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder the business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.

Business Law

Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.

Managing in Today’s World

Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.

Performance Management

Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.

Marketing and Sales Planning

Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.

Quantitative Skills

On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.

Written assignments

The ATHE Level 4/5 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 3000-5000 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:

• Applying Promotional Techniques
• Business Environment
• Communication Skills
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Customer Relationship Management
• Finance for Managers
• People in Organisations
• Resources Management.

The Assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:

• Managing Communications
• Business Organisations in a Global Context
• People Management
• Finance for Managers
• Research Project
• Marketing Principles and Practice
• Planning a New Business Venture
• Business Law

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.

How long will it take?

Learners can learn at a pace that suits them. There is no time limits or deadlines with KIC. Learners can study the modules in any order at any time.