Bachelor of Arts in Management - University 1st and 2nd year (Level 4 and 5 Diploma)
Level 4 Diploma in Business Management: 08 - 12 months - 120 Credits
Level 5 Diploma in Business Management: 08 - 12 months - 120 Credits
BA (Hons) Management (Top-up): 12 Months - 120 Credits
The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management is a 240 credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate BA in Business and 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 6 units of Level 5 modules (120 credits). If students decide to only study at level 4 they will only receive 120 credits and exemption from year 1 of a degree.
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 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 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, the 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.
University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from a range of UK universities. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
University Progression
Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.
Entry Requirements
For entry into the Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Business Management, learners must possess:
* 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 Results can also be accepted for initial Conditional Admission, pending the release of the Board of Examination Results. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).
* Learner must be 18 years and older at the start of the Course.
OR
Mature Learners (21 years and older) with work experience in supervisory, leadership or management roles. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
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.
