Extended Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Level 4 Diploma in Business Management - 8 -10 Months - 120 Credits
The Undergraduate Level 4 Diploma in Business Management is a 240 credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate BA (Hons) in Business Management, which can either be completed on campus or via distance learning. The course is made up of 6 units of Level 4 modules (120 credits) and will offer an exemption from year 1 of a Bachelors degree.
Time Table
The programme runs from 26 October 2026 to 26 July 2027, covering six academic learning and assessment periods. Teaching includes guided lectures, practical activities, case studies, group discussions, independent study and assignment preparation. A Winter Vacation is scheduled from 21 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, followed by a Spring Vacation from 29 March to 16 April 2027. The final period focuses on assignment completion, assessment, quality assurance, academic review and confirmation of programme completion, with results processed in August 2027.
Course Details
Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials which comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources. Within the modules are self-testing exercises. You must take care in answering these. Although they are not marked nor do they count towards your final assessment, the marking is tested against your scoring on the final assessment to check for consistency of score.
The modules are written against prescribed learning outcomes defined by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) administered by Ofqual, the Government appointed regulator. In addition, the learning outcomes are articulated against the MSBM Awarding Bodies curriculum who is a recognised awarding body monitored and assessed by QAA, the Quality Assurance Agency, the Government appointed quality assurance body.
Successful completion of the full Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to
MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
Entry Requirements
For entry into Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Business Management, learners must possess the following:
* Relevant/Local Board of Examination Result in your Country, which must include at least 5 'C' Grades in English and 4 other subjects.
* Mock Examination Result can also be accepted for initial Conditional Admission, pending the release of the Board of Examination Result. (This is assessed on a case by case basis)
* Learner must be 18 years or older at the start of the Course.
OR
* Mature Learners (21 years or older) with work experience in supervisory, leadership or management roles. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).
Workshops
Workshops are conducted by live webinars for online students.
Classroom workshops are available if there is a local branch in your country. Speak our course advisors on this subject.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.
