University Foundation Course - Business and Management (120 credits)

ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management - 120 credits

Having good management skills is vital to any company, and gaining a qualification in this field will give you a step up in your career. If you want to follow a degree in business and management, but don’t have the traditional entry level qualification, here’s a good place to start. The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management will let you skip an entire year when you enter University. The course has been specifically developed to give you an understanding of management procedures when working in a business environment.

Upon completing the course, you will gain an accredited and recognised Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management. This is an Ofqual regulated qualification that aims to support learners who want to pursue your higher education. You will gain an introduction to key topics such as managing business operations, managing people, and working as part of a team and in a business environment. The course will help you develop your skills and knowledge in business, analysis and evaluation.

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management ticks all of the boxes if you want to pursue a Degree or Top Up qualification in business and management. Once qualified, you will be a desirable candidate who can demonstrate your potential to employers and organisations. Achieving this certification will add value to your educational profile and future career advancement.

Course Curriculum: ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management

[Module 01] Managing Business Operations [K/508/3605]

• Understand the key features of a business environment Organisation departments and functions
• The key differences between public, private, voluntary sector, and public service organisations
• Key Financial Concepts Used In Organisations
• Stakeholders Who Wish to Understand an Organisation’s Financial Situation
• The Business Information Which Can Be Provided By Budgets
• The Importance of Customer Service to Business Operations
• Key Aspects of Planning To Ensure Business Success
• The Importance of Mission, Vision, Business Strategy and Organisational Objectives and How They Are Used In Business
• The Key Elements of a Business Plan and How It Is Created
• The Importance of Operational Control
• The Systems Organisations Use To Achieve Operational Control
• Understand the Decision Making Process

[Module 02] Maximising Resources to Achieve Business Success [M/508/3606]

• Understand the importance of resources to business success
• Know How Organisations Monitor the Use of Resources
• What is meant by performance indicators and how they are used by organisations
• Know about new technologies used in organisations
• How new technologies are used by organisations
• Understand the Process of Project Management and How It Contributes To the Efficient Use of Resources
• The Project Life Cycle
• Importance of identifying and ranking a project’s critical factors
• The Tools Used For Managing Projects
• The purpose of project evaluation and review
• Understand how organisations work towards best practice
• Tools and techniques used by organisations to ensure the quality of products and services

[Module 03] The Business Environment [T/508/3607]

• How external factors can impact on organisations
• Why organisations carry out PESTLE analyses
• The Three Step Crisis Management Procedure
• Understand why organisations need to be aware of their impact on the environment
• How To Reduce The Environmental Impact
• Understand the key elements of marketing
• The Purpose of a Marketing Plan and Marketing Objectives
• The differences between internal and external data and information
• The Differences between Primary and Secondary Information
• Understand why organisations and individuals need to behave ethically
• Understand the Impact of Organisational Culture

[Module 04] Managing People in Organisations [H/508/3604]

• Understand key elements of the recruitment and selection process
• Know how organisations carry out performance management
• Why standards are a necessary part of performance management
• Know how organisations develop people
• Uses of Psychometric Tests
• Know How to Ensure Employee Training Is Effective
• The Characteristics of Effective Training Courses
• The behaviours of people who are confident, lacking in confidence and over-confident
• The goal setting process and the difference between long-term and short-term goals
• Know the steps taken by organisations to ensure workplace welfare
• Employers’ And Employees’ Health & Safety Responsibilities
• How organisations can reduce the occurrence of work-related stress
• Know how to manage change

[Module 05] Working in Teams [A/508/3608]

• Understand the key features of an effective team
• Understand the key features of an effective team leader
• The skills and qualities required by a team leader
• Understand theories of motivation
• Factors which are generally considered to demotivate and motivate people in the workplace
• Know the principles of effective delegation to team members
• The Benefits and Risks of Delegation
• Know how to influence others
• Know how to build and maintain interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• The Approaches People Use to Resolve Conflict Situations in Work Teams

[Module 06] Effective Business Communications [F/508/3609]

• Understand key principles and methods of verbal communication in business contexts
• The Impact of Unclear Communication
• The Purpose of Different Types of Questioning
• The Different Communication Styles
• How Communication Skills Can Be Used To Develop Rapport with Others
• Understand key principles and methods of written communication in a business context
• The importance of non-verbal communication including ‘personal space
• Know how to run an effective business meeting
• Differentiate between a formal and an informal agenda
• The Purpose and Contents of the Meeting Minutes
• How to Make a Positive Contribution to Any meeting
• Know how to make an effective business presentation
• Know how to deal with problems faced by business organisations

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Method of Assessment

In order to successfully complete the ATHE level 3 Diploma in Business, learners must complete 6 mandatory units totaling 120 credits, and 6 written assignments.

Mandatory Units: 06

• Managing Business Operations (20 Credits | 120 GLH)
• Managing People in Organisations (20 Credits | 120 GLH)
• Maximising Resources to Achieve Business Success (20 Credits | 120 GLH)
• The Business Environment (20 Credits | 120 GLH)
• Working in Teams (20 Credits | 120 GLH)
• Effective Business Communications (20 Credits | 120 GLH)

Qualification Number - 601/8701/3
Total Qualification Time - 1200 hours
Total Guided Learning Hours - 720 hours
Level - 3
Credits - 120

Special Note: Apart from the initial fee, a total additional fee of £488 should be paid.

The Break down of the total additional fee of £488 as follows

1. Awarding body registration fee-£169

• You need to pay this when you are submitting your awarding body registration form only

2.All Official assessments and certification fee- £319

• You need to pay this when you are submitting your assessments only (It is not required to pay initially when you are registering). This payment can be paid in installments when you are submitting your assessments.

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of this course, learners will be awarded the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management.

• You must be over the age of 16
• 5 or more GCSEs at Grades C and above
• Other related level 2 subjects
• Other equivalent international qualifications

Learners can progress to the following and enhance their educational profile.

• Entry to a Level 4/5 ATHE Diploma in Business and Management
• Entry to a Level 4/5 ATHE Extended Diploma in Business and Management
• Entry to Bachelor’s Degree Programme First Year (Business and Management / Marketing / Business / Business Accountancy)
• Entry to Vocational Qualification
• Employment at Supervisory Level