The Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management is a 60 credit Ofqual
Regulated Qualification equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification.

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely
to include one of the following:

  • A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
  • Other related level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3 Diplomas
  • An Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
  • Other equivalent international qualifications

Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

  • IELTs 5.5
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Learners must complete 2 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

Unit Name Unit Aims
The Business Environment
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of the national and global business environment and the internal and external circumstances in which different organisations operate.
Communication Skills for Business
This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the communication practices within organisations and learners are introduced to the different modes and channels of communication used in o
Resource Management
The aim of this unit is to provide an overview of the human and physical resources needed in a range of organisations, including those in the primary, service and manufacturing sectors.
The Marketing Mix
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the marketing mix and the roles of the seven aspects of the marketing mix to businesses.
Corporate Social Responsibility
To develop an understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues and impacts of CSR policy. Learners will be able to use their knowledge and understanding to make recommendations for re
Managing a Work Based Team Project
This unit aims to develop project management skills for a work-based team project by implementing the different stages of project development, implementation and review.
Entrepreneurship
To provide the learner with an understanding of entrepreneurship in business, the skills and qualities needed by a successful entrepreneur and the roles an entrepreneur plays in starting and developing businesses.
Customer Relationship Management
Learners will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the scope and importance of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and to explore how effective CRM is achieved.
Administrative Services
Learners will be able to develop knowledge and understanding of the range of administrative services that might be offered to managers or departments within organisations.
Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers
To develop a knowledge and understanding of fundamental financial and management accounting techniques that are used by managers in organisations and to develop skills enabling learners to apply these techniques.
Managing Information and Knowledge
To provide the learner with an understanding of the importance of information and knowledge to organisations and the key concepts of managing information and knowledge in a business setting.
Managing Operations
Learners will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the role and importance of operations management in organisations.
Managing Quality
Learners will gain an understanding of the concepts of quality, quality control, quality assurance and quality management.
Digital Communications
This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of digital communications technology.
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