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Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (240 credits)

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Cambridge Management and Leadership School Ltd

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£1,050 inc VAT
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Duration
Self-paced
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Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
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Overview

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration meets the needs of those wanting to gain a qualification which provides a firm grounding in business administration and a basis for the further academic study.This course focuses on the functional areas of management and administration within an organisation and how those disciplines integrated at the operational level, linking with the overall corporate strategy to achieve short, medium and long-term objectives.It identifies the essential characteristics of managing information systems, business analysis techniques, internal and external business structures, management control, financial management and management behaviour. It aims to develop learners’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration is designed and benchmarked to the latest occupational standards. National Occupational Standard describes the knowledge, skills and understanding an individual needs to be competent at a job. After completing this course, learners will know how to

  • Manage finance for the organisation
  • Gather and evaluate available financial information and the objectives and associated plans for your area and consult with clients to identify priorities, potential problems and risks.
  • Understand the corporate structure of the organisation for effective financial planning and decision making to meet your clients’ requirements.
  • Evaluate the future value of investment (if your company or you are investing in any business, product or services)
  • Provide on-going information on the performance of your area to relevant people in your organisation.
  • Contribute to the business environment, accounting, financial and management analysis of the organisation
  • Prepare a written analysis of any company regardless size and sector.
  • Contribute to innovation in a business environment
  • Manage an office facility
  • Propose and design administrative services
  • Implement, monitor and maintain administrative services
  • Contribute to running a project
  • Design and produce documents in a business environment
  • Organise and co-ordinate events
  • Plan and organise meetings, presentations and projects
  • Communicate in a business environment
  • Agree how to manage and improve own performance in business environment
  • Deliver, monitor and evaluate customer service to internal and/or external customers
  • Design and develop an information system
  • Contribute to solving business problems
  • Inform and facilitate organisational decision-making
  • Support the organisational decision making
  • Oversee the continuous improvement of the overall performance of the organisation. This involves putting in place the necessary resources and supporting systems, analysis, planning, monitoring and communications, to turn the organisational vision into a practical reality.


At the end of this programme, learners will be able to:

  • Develop administrative skills to manage information systems within the organisation.
  • Develop problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills in a business situation.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the internal structure and external relationship for companies doing business at an international level.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the management control and planning.
  • Examine the concept of entrepreneurship including behaviours, processes and skills related to small business and enterprise.
  • Manage budget and perform financial analysis to the organisations for effective decision making.
  • Manage complex issues in the organisation to improve management practice.
  • Perform environmental analysis for strategic marketing decision making to implement the strategy.
  • Develop managerial and leadership skills to manage team performance.
  • Gain knowledge about the advanced economic literature and legal systems in which business operate.
  • Develop, test, implement and monitor a new project within an organisation.
  • Understand human resource techniques and tools to manage employees’ performance and retention.
  • Apply research methodologies for effective decision making.
  • Develop an ability to analyse information and to identify a research question and to apply advanced research techniques and tools to create new literature which is justifiable and measurable.

Qualification

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
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Description

The overall structure of the course is based on 12 mandatory modules that cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. Each unit has the equivalency of 20 credits. Learners must complete all units successfully and achieve 240 credits before the Diploma can be issued.

Course Structure

This qualification has two parts at Level 4 and Level 5 equivalent to the UK University Bachelor degree Year 1 and Year 2.

Part 1: Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration (120 credits)

  1. Designing Administrative Information Systems
  2. Management Behaviour
  3. Financial Analysis
  4. Business Strategy
  5. Company Law
  6. Managing Project

Part 2: Level 5 Diploma in Business Administration (120 credits)

  1. International Business
  2. Enterprise Development and Business Planning
  3. Strategic Management and Leadership
  4. Macroeconomics
  5. Human Resource Development
  6. Managerial Finance

Assessment Method
Each unit is assessed through an assignment.

How will you study

Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. After login to your online learning portal, you will study in a structured way - read books/resources online and write you assignments with full study support to complete the whole qualification.

After Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

This qualification is recognised and articulated with the following UK Universities for the entry to BA (Hons) final year.

BA (Hons) International Business Top Up - University of South Wales

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration is recognised by the University of South Wales for entry onto its BA (Hons) International Business Top Up degree (Direct Entry to its Final Year).

BA (Hons) Business Management Top Up - York St John University

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration is recognised by the York St John University for entry onto its BA (Hons) Business Management Top Up degree (Direct Entry to its Final Year).

BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance Top Up - York St John University

EBMA Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration is recognised by the York St John University for entry onto its BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance Top Up degree.

Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration

After Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, you are eligible to study International Recognised and Accredited Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration qualification with further 20% alumni discounts.

Results and Certificate

Learners must complete five units successfully and achieve 240 credits before the qualification certificate and final transcript will be issued by the awarding body.

Additional Note: Assessment Fees
Assessment fee for this entire course is £1300. You can pay this fee either 10% discounts or in monthly instalments.

Success Rate

We have 100% success rate of this course.

Who is this course for?

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration is suitable to individuals from all over the world who are already on job for personal and professional development or re-entering employment after a period of absence and for those who are seeking a career change.

Requirements

We have an open entry system. Anyone from any professional background can join this course.

Career path

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration provides a range of knowledge and skills relating to international business, entrepreneurship, management and leadership, finance, marketing, business law, sales force management and research methods for managers. Graduates can utilise these skills to find a good and well-paid job in all areas of management and administration.

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Mary asked:

How much is Assessment fee if pay £350 discounted tuition fee? Can I pay in assessment fee in instalments.

Answer:

Assessment fee is £1300. Yes, you can pay Assessment fees in 10 monthly instalments of £130/month.

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Karl asked:

So the price is 1050 +. 1300 + 350 = 2700 to obtain the level 5?

Answer:

Price is 1050 + 1300 = £2350, for 240 credits, it includes 120 credits L4 and 120 credits L5.

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María asked:

I would like to know how long for the course.

Answer:

This is a self-paced course as per description in the course, and you will be required to achieve 240 credits by completing 12 units in total. We can only specify maximum duration which is 24 months.

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María asked:

So, could you tell me how much the extra cost? Also, how many hours per week I will need to complete the course properly?If want to finish faster etc

Answer:

You will have to pay assessment fee £100 per unit and £350 awarding body registration fee after the course purchase from Reed to complete the enrolment. We will activate all 12 modules course & assignment questions to your learning portal. There are no restrictions to complete the course early. 5-10 hours/week study is enough. Our priory is to ensure you pass the course without any single resit & become competent individual/manager/leader– we would also like to maintain our 100% success rate.

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María asked:

I would like to know how and where will be the exams, how much does the every exam, and If I can pay this in two times or something similar. Thanks.

Answer:

This qualification is delivered entirely online. You will produce only an assignment/portfolio of evidence (assessment methods) of each unit. There are no exams in this qualification. You have to pay Assessment fee & the awarding body registration fee after the course purchase from Reed to complete the enrolment process. That assessment fees can be payable in two instalments except awarding body registration fee.

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Sophie asked:

Are there any other costs associated with the course, such as text books, printed certificates, etc?

Answer:

Assessment cost is £600. no cost for certification. You don't need textbooks but you can order yours if you prefer

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Advance learner loan asked:

Is this course available through advance learner loan?

Answer:

No

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Dav asked:

What is the sum total in fees; Assessment, enrollment, and awarding body registration plus hard copy of deploma?

Answer:

The course fee includes price written at reed (tuition) and £1300 assessment fees. That's all-inclusive, no other cost and it includes registration and certification.

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Lindsay asked:

can you please tell me the total cost of the course with all fees/registrations etc?

Answer:

Total fee is £2350 (Tuition - £1,050 payable to Reed Course with their buy option) and Assessment - £1,300 (payable to Cambridge Management and Leadership School either full £1,040 with 20% discount or in 10 monthly instalments of £130/month). There is no re-registration/re-sit cost.

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Roberto asked:

Hi. Could you achieve a BA Honours with one year top up ?

Answer:

It is advised to study Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management that is designed for BA hons top up final year in many universities

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louwrens asked:

I am from South Korea. I see you offer monthly installments How can I apply for it?

Answer:

Monthly instalment is not available via reed. it is available from our website.

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louwrens asked:

I want to teach English in Asia. You need a degree in any direction to get a visa. What is the shortes degree you offer?

Answer:

We are based in England Uk. We don't know about Asia entry requirements.

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louwrens asked:

Hi there I have a few questions My dream is to get a degree, can I do a degree after this course? Where and how?

Answer:

You can study a level 5 extended diploma in business management then the final year at the university or our level 6 which is equivalent to degree honour qualification in business.

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Alvin Balmer asked:

Can this be fast track in 6 months

Answer:

No it is not possible, only first six units can be completed in six months and same the remaining units in further six months.

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K T asked:

Can you confirm how much the total of the course, assessments and enrollment will be together?, i would need this final total for my employer.

Answer:

Total fee is £1050 including VAT that you will pay to Reed Online when you buy the course and £650 assessment cost. Total cost is £1700

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Roqeya asked:

How many words each assignment consists?

Answer:

1500 to 3000 words, all assignments have different word counts

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Mica asked:

Hi there, I have already completed my level 4 - how does this affect the content, course and cost please?

Answer:

No it will not affect your course existing level 4. If you want to study this qualification, you can ask for recognition of prior learning to gain credits.

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T asked:

When is the soonest start time to begin the online study?

Answer:

You can start this course anytime after enrolment. There are no set dates to start our online courses.

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Karl asked:

Thanks for the clarification to the question asked regarding the breakdown. L4 is irrelevant, as i just completed L4 was inquiring about L5 only.

Answer:

This qualification is only offered with 240 credits. If you have level 4 qualification, then we will not charge you assessment cost. This qualification will cost you £1050 only. Once you purchase, just email your Level 4 qualification transcript to us. I hope this will help.

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Lindsay asked:

Can this course be funded through the apprenticeship levy and can it be paid in a lump sum?

Answer:

This course doesn't have any funding options. We accept fees through students or if sponsor by the employer.

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Darren asked:

Can you confirm total course cost and what payment plans are in place as well as initial costs on registering please.

Answer:

Total cost is £1050 tuition fee and £1300 assessment fees. There is no option to pay £1050 in instalments while £1300 can be paid in 13 monthly instalments of £100/month.

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Ana asked:

Hi! So if I do the level 6 with you guys do I end with a degree level?

Answer:

If you want to study a final year with the university, then this course is articulated with the University of South Wales & York St John University as per qualification description for their final year BA (Hons) degree. We have a similar qualification called Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (240 credits) that has many progression routes to the final year. It is worth to look at both in case you want to end up doing a final year with the University.

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Ana asked:

Hi, just wondering why do I need to do a final year at uni? and what was the shorter (in time) completion you've ever had for this course? thanks

Answer:

Hi, doing final year at University is a progression route of this qualification. You can also progress to Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration with us. You can complete this course in minimum 12 months instead normal time of 24 months which is the shortest time.

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Mazia asked:

What is the total cost including exams fees? Can I pay by installments for the course + fees ? The MINIMUM duration this course can be completed?

Answer:

Dear Mazia, we do not have instalment options available at reed courses. Minimum duration is 18 months.

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Anna asked:

I have A Levels and BSc(Hons) Degree. What is the most appropriate and cost effective level to start my studies at, to achieve a BA(Hons) Degree.

Answer:

This qualification provides an affordable route for students to study in the University listed in the course description. We also have a Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (240 credits) that is also the best to get entry to BA (Hons) Final Year to many UK universities.

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Iamara asked:

Do you have employment funding levy for employers paying for their staff?

Answer:

Hi, this course is not approved on funding.

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samw asked:

Is it possible to clarify the pricing. The course is 1,050 then a further 1300 for the assessments. Is there then a further 350 for registration fees?

Answer:

The tuition fee is written at Reeds which is now 1050 and while the Assessment fee is 1300 (this can be paid in monthly instalments 130/month). There are no extra charges (no resit/resubmission cost).

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Abdullah Al-muhtadi asked:

please can you check if i can get into business management or accountant and finance top up degrees in university of derby? thanks

Answer:

This course is articulated with Universities mentioned in the description. If you want to study Derby, you should apply to our 240 credits Level 5 Diploma in Business Management.

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