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Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management ( 120 Credits )

The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a 120-credit qualification equivalent to the first year of a university degree. It offers students broad and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of business covering 8 units on a wide range of business and management related topics. Students with this qualification can progress to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management.

Overview

This course provides you with a wide range of transferrable business knowledge and skills you will need to succeed in any industry of your choice. Skills you will learn include how to carry out business communications, financial management and accounting, marketing, staff management and customer relationship management. The knowledge and skills you gain will help you to enter into management positions in many different sectors, and to start your own business as an aspiring entrepreneur. You can also progress to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management.

Enhance your Management Skills with the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business & Management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business & Management, you’ll be prepared to embark on a variety of exciting career paths, including:

  • Junior Management Roles: Enter the world of management equipped with the skills to lead and make informed decisions.
  • Progression to a Bachelor’s Degree: Our programme offers a pathway to Bachelor’s degrees, enabling you to further enhance your qualifications and career prospects.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

The level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management is designed to help reach your management potential. By the end of the programme, you'll have achieved:

  • A solid foundation in essential business and management principles.

  • The ability to apply management concepts to real-world scenarios. Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

  • Effective communication and leadership capabilities.

Course mode: learning: Two session in-person per week

English Language Level: 

Students without qualifications from majority English-speaking countries

  • IELTs 5.5
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge B2 First 160 or above
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) 45.4 +
  • Functional Skills English Level 2
  • Students with none of the above may be required to pass the TEC English language test.

Mandatory Units:

  • The Business Environment (15 Credits)
  • People in Organisations (15 Credits) 
  • Financial and Management Accounting Techniques for Managers (15 Credits)
  • Communication Skills for Business (15 Credits)

Optional Units:

  • Resource Management (15 Credits)
  • The Marketing Mix (15 Credits)
  • Corporate Social Responsobility(15 Credits)
  • Managing a Work-based Team Project (15 Credits) 
  • Entrepreneurship (15 Credits)
  • Customer Relationship Management (15 Credits)
  • Administrative Services (15 Credits)
  • Managing Information and Knowledge (15 Credits)
  • Managing Operations (15 Credits)
  • Managing Quality (15 Credits)
  • Digital Communication (15 Credits)

Tuition fee for Home (UK) students per year*: £4,375

At Acquire Learning College, we are committed to making education accessible and affordable. We offer various funding options, including government loans, scholarships, and bursaries, to support your academic journey. Additionally, payment plans may be available to help manage your tuition fees in a flexible way.

To find out more about funding opportunities, please see our policy or contact our admissions team for personalised advice and support. We are here to help you every step of the way.

 

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

Assessment will be conducted through a range of internally set assignments, projects, practical tasks, and presentations designed to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified by Pearson. All assessments are internally verified and subject to Pearson’s external quality assurance procedures. There are no formal examinations.

Acquire Learning College recognises that paying tuition fees in a single instalment may not be feasible for all students. To support accessibility and financial planning, the College offers flexible payment plans to eligible students.

Flexible payment arrangements allow tuition fees to be paid in agreed instalments over a specified period, subject to the College’s terms and conditions. Payment plans are designed to reduce financial pressure while ensuring students remain focused on their studies.

Flexible payment plans are offered at the discretion of the College and are subject to approval prior to enrolment. Applicants wishing to be considered for a payment plan are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team as early as possible to discuss available options and eligibility criteria.

Further details, including payment schedules and conditions, are outlined in the College’s Fees and Payments Policy.

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