Diploma in Business Management (Level 4)

QUALIFICATIONS OBJECTIVES

This Level 4 Diploma in Business Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles and essential functions of modern business. Designed for beginners, particularly school leavers and A-Level graduates, the course covers core business disciplines including management, marketing, finance, and human resources. Learners will gain the fundamental knowledge and practical understanding required for entry-level roles or for direct progression to the second year of a relevant Bachelor’s degree program (Year 1 equivalent). 

The aim of this qualification is to :

Establish Core Knowledge: Provide a solid understanding of the key theories, concepts, and terminologies across fundamental business functions.

Develop Management Skills: Introduce basic principles of effective leadership, decision-making, and organizational structure.

Cultivate Business Literacy: Equip students with the ability to interpret basic financial information and understand market dynamics.

Ensure Academic Progression: Prepare students academically and conceptually for seamless articulation into Level 5 study or the second year of a university degree in Business.

 

Programme

Diploma in Business Management

Mode of study

Online, In person and blended learning

Programme Length

1200 Total Qualification Time (TQT)

Admission Requirements

–          Completed High school diploma or GCE (Advanced Level)

–          Age 18+

–          Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT

English Language Requirements

If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency.

Level

4

Credits

120

Pathway

2nd year of University Bachelor degree/Level 5/HND /3rd Semester at University of Rhone – BBA program

Equivalences

Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher diploma

APL

Available (Contact admission office)

Fee

£ 1200 (Inclusive all)

Program Intake

Sep/Jan/March/June

For Whom

School Leavers/A-Level Graduates: Students who have completed their final school examinations (e.g., A-Levels, High School Diploma equivalent) and are seeking a formal qualification to start their higher education journey in business.

Aspiring Degree Students: Individuals who plan to continue their studies by joining the second year of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Commerce.

Beginners with Business Ambition: Those with little to no prior business experience but a strong motivation to develop a career in management or entrepreneurship.

Qualification awarding body

London School of Business and Social Sciences UK

Accreditation and Endorsement

Programme is validated by University of Rhone

Course Modules

Introduction to Business Management

Marketing Principles and Practice

Business Communication and Customer Relations

Financial Accounting for Managers

Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM)

Business Economics and the Global Environment

Assessments

Course work and class presentation