Overview

The Level 4 Certificate provides an introduction to the main facets and operations of organisations. It introduces the challenges faced by modern day businesses. The Qualification focuses upon developing understanding, skills and abilities to equip the Learner with the awareness and aptitudes to be an effective organisational manager and leader.

Entry requirements

• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
• Learners who have spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop
• Learners seeking further professional development and gain work related skills and knowhow.

Qualification Structure

The Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Business Management programme has been created to develop and reward the business managers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors. This diploma provides an introduction to the main facets and operations of organisations and the challenges faced by modern day businesses. Furthermore, we look to create learning that advances the thought leadership of organisations, offering conceptual and practical insights that are applicable in the companies of today and tomorrow.

Duration and delivery

This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 6 months for full-time study. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Times (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, distance learning, through lectures, tutorials, seminars.

Assessment and verification

The Qualification deals with complex and challenging organisational issues and opportunities. The units are closely linked to current day real world and work challenges and the Qualification will test and develop student’s workplace experience and abilities.

The Qualification will require learners to make judgements and provide creative and practical solutions and ways of responding to organisational challenges and problems. An action based approach will be sought and learners who have strong motivation to progress in their chosen career and business pathway will gain significantly from the qualification.

Learning Outcomes

• The learning outcomes of the diploma are: „
• To understand and apply the principles of leadership in a business environment. „
• Review and apply the principles of business management within industry. „
• Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources. „
• To improve employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between theories and their practical application.

Progressions

Upon completing this Level 4 diploma, learners can progress to a Qualifi Level 5 qualification, or the second year of undergraduate study in business a related subject. Learners can also step directly into employment in an associated profession.