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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management ( 120 Credits )

The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a 120-credit qualification designed for learners aiming to deepen their understanding of key business and management principles. This diploma builds upon prior knowledge, typically gained at Level 4, and equips students with a broader skillset needed for middle management roles.

Overview

Learners gain both theoretical insight and practical competencies across core business disciplines such as finance, people management, and research. This qualification is ideal for those progressing toward a business-related degree or advancing in professional roles such as business analyst, operations manager, or department lead. It includes a blend of mandatory and optional units to allow for both structured learning and subject-specific specialization.

Enhance your Management Skills with the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business & Management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Upon successful completion of the Level 5 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 5 Extended Diploma in Business & Management is designed to help you reach your management potential. This qualification is therefore designed to provide:

• Opportunities for learners to develop a breadth of knowledge and understanding of subject matter related to business and management.
• Development of underpinning skills, personal qualities, and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
• Optional units in particular specialisms that are directly related to learners’ current responsibilities or that meet a particular interest and support career development.
• A base for continued learning and a desire to constantly develop as an individual, further improving knowledge, understanding, and skills.

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

Age: 18+

Qualifications:

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

  • Prior study in business, management or related subjects at level 4 or above
  • A level 4 qualification for example an ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management or an ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management
  • Other equivalent international qualifications

All entry decisions are taken on an individual basis.

Tuition fee for Home (UK) students per year*: £4,500

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 contact our admissions team for personalised advice and support. We are here to help you every step of the way.

  • Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business and Management
  • The final year (top-up year) of degree programmes at some universities.

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.

 

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

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.

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