Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (EBMA, 240 credits)

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The EBMA Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration meets the needs of those who wish to gain a broad understanding of how the administration is applied in organisations. It identifies the key 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. Learners undertaking this qualification will learn the basics of research including identification of a the suitable research question, defining and refining research methodologies, conducting and analysing research.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

• L5 ADBA Course Handbook - download

EBMA Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (240 credits) consists of:

• Designing Administrative Information Systems
• Management Behaviour
• Financial Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Company Law
• Managing Project
• International Business
• Enterprise Development and Business Planning
• Managerial Finance
• Strategic Management and Leadership
• Macroeconomics
• Human Resource Development

Assessment is through practical assignments, with no exams - to more accurately reflect the real working environment.

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 relate 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.

The minimum age to register for this programme is 18. Prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are required for those wishing to undertake this programme:

• A level (or equivalent) or
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or
• Mature applicant with GCSE (or equivalent) and work experience and
• IELTS 4.0 or CEFR level B1 (if applicable)

Students who have successfully completed, may apply for entry onto BA (Hons) International Business Top-Up at University of South Wales.

Students who have successfully completed, can apply for BA (Hons) Business Management Top Up at York St John University.

Students who have successfully completed, can apply for BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance Top Up at York St John University.