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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise

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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise

Overview: Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise is a comprehensive program designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's dynamic business landscape. This diploma offers a broad range of subjects, including marketing, finance, human resources, and strategic management, providing a solid foundation for starting and growing a successful business. Through practical projects, case studies, and interactive learning experiences, students develop essential skills in leadership, innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities, such as business owner, manager, consultant, or strategist. Unlock your potential and pave the way to a successful future with the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise.

This 240 credit Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise qualification develops on prior knowledge gained through previous studies, or practical experience.

An internationally recognised qualification, it is ideal for those seeking to enhance their employment prospects, or for further study at undergraduate degree level. This Diploma can equip you with the knowledge and skills required to progress further in your current career or even develop your own business start-up.

This diploma provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, challenges and disciplines growth organisations or business start-ups face. Learners who want to make a success of their own business venture or to develop their skills in promoting or creating growth in organisations will gain significantly from this qualification.

The inspired student or entrepreneur will gain valuable insights into the characteristics, skills, resources and tools required to drive a growing organisation or business start-up forward. Learners will be required to be proactive and engage with businesses that have growth strategies or start-ups with ambition.

Learners will be expected to create ideas and plans that support their personal business goals or those of organisations that they are involved with. The Level 5 units are also designed to dove-tail into a top-up undergraduate year at a UK University.

This qualifications is approved and regulated by government regulated body Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to ensure consistent course quality.
> OfQual Qualification Number: 601/8273/8

Equivalences

The Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelors degree.

Qualification structure

Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise consists of 8 mandatory units and 8 optional units for a combined total of 240 credits.


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  • Course code: L5-EDBE-LRN
  • Credits: 240
  • Diploma
  • Undergraduate
Key facts
100% Online: Study online with the UK’s leading online course provider.
Global programme: Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
Study material: Comprehensive study material and e-library support available at no additional cost.
Payment plans: Interest free monthly, quarterly and half yearly payment plans available for all courses.
Duration
6 months
9 months
Assessment
The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.

Course Details

This is a 240 credit qualification, each unit is of 15 credit value

Mandatory Units
● Introduction to Business and Enterprise
● Managing in a Global Business Environment
● Organisational Behaviour
● Introduction to Accounting
● Business Communication
● Operations Management
● Leadership within Organisations
● Business Research

Business Units (Optional Units)
● Business Decision Making
● Externally Set Assignments
● Strategic Business Management and Planning
● Ethics in BusinessCorporate Social Responsibility

Enterprise Units (Optional Units)
● Risk Management
● Planning a New Business Venture
● Project Management for Business
● Entrepreneurship

Law Units (Optional Units)
● Employment Law
● Business Law
● Company Law
● European Law

Marketing Units (Optional Units)
● Marketing Strategy
● Contemporary Issues in Marketing
● Marketing Planning
● Marketing Communications

HRM Units (Optional Units)
● Employee Relations
● Human Resource management (principles)
● Managing Human Resources (Practice)
● Human Resource Development

Tourism Units (Optional Units)
● Sustainable Tourism Development
● Resort Management
● Passenger Transport Operations
● Incoming and Domestic Tourism

Please note :
To make 240 credits, learner can choose the options that suits their career path for example Tourism this means learner will have to undertake :

❯ All mandatory units (120 credits) plus
❯ 4 Pathway Tourism units (60 Credits) and
❯ 4 Optional units from any other Pathway/Optional group (other than Tourism) e.g. HRM or Management or Law or Business (60 Credits).

Fee Structure

The fee for the programme is as follows

  • 6 months - GBP £1399
  • 9 months - GBP £1099

Entry Requirements

The Learners must possess:
● Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification
or
● Work experience of 2 years or more in case you do not hold any formal qualification
and
● Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

Payment plans

Please find below available fee payment plans:

6 months - GBP £1399

  • Payment option (a): GBP £466 x 3 monthly instalments
  • Payment option (b): GBP £1329 x 1 instalment

9 months - GBP £1099

  • Payment option (c): GBP £220 x 5 monthly instalments
  • Payment option (d): GBP £549 x 2 quarterly instalments
  • Payment option (e): GBP £1045 x 1 instalment

Accreditation

Learning Resource Network, UK - an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator - OfQual.