The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.
The programme develops a broad foundation in business and management through areas including the business environment, organisational operations, communication, teamwork, market research, financial controls and people management. Learners also select optional units to develop additional knowledge in specialist areas such as marketing and sales, human resources, organisational strategy, online marketing, international business or project management.
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.
For learners who have recently been in education or training, the typical entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
For learners whose first language is not English, ATHE recommends IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, Cambridge English Advanced 162 or above, Pearson Test of English Academic 42 to 49, or an approved equivalent.
Course Fee: £4,500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
Payment Options:
Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.
Learners must complete all 7 mandatory units and 2 optional units to achieve the 120-credit qualification.
Core Units
Business Environment
This unit introduces the external and internal factors that shape business activity. Learners examine stakeholders, sectors of the economy and the use of STEEPLE analysis to understand how wider changes can influence organisations.
How Businesses and Organisations Work
This unit explores organisational objectives, structures and legal identities. Learners also examine customer service and the resources businesses need in order to operate effectively and achieve their objectives.
Business Communication
This unit develops learners' understanding of effective internal and external business communication. Learners practise communicating complex business information in written and oral forms and review their own communication skills.
Working in Teams
This unit develops an understanding of effective teamwork, leadership and motivation. Learners explore how teams operate, how individuals contribute to team performance and how their own employability skills can be reviewed and developed.
Market Research
This unit introduces the marketing principles that underpin market research. Learners consider legal and ethical requirements, plan and undertake market research, interpret findings and use the results to support business decision-making.
Introduction to Financial Controls in Business
This unit introduces core financial controls used in business. Learners examine business costs, breakeven, budgeting, financial ratios and cash flow and develop an understanding of why financial monitoring is important.
Leading and Managing People
This unit introduces the principles of leadership and management in organisations. Learners explore how employees are led, supported and motivated and review their own leadership and management capabilities.
Elective Units
Learners select 2 of the following optional units.
Principles of Marketing and Sales
This unit explores the relationship between marketing and sales and introduces the key elements of the marketing mix. Learners examine product, place, price and promotion and consider how these elements apply to both goods and services.
Human Resources
This unit introduces the role and responsibilities of the Human Resource function. Learners explore recruitment, employee support and development, performance monitoring and responsibilities associated with ending employment.
Organisational Strategy
This unit develops an understanding of organisational vision, mission and objectives and the role of strategic planning in business growth. Learners also explore organisational culture, values and the use of management information.
Online Marketing
This unit introduces online marketing through websites, email and social media. Learners explore Search Engine Optimisation, content creation, online marketing data and the legal requirements that affect digital marketing activity.
International Business
This unit develops learners' understanding of international trade and the factors that influence organisations operating across borders. Learners examine exchange rates, trade agreements and barriers to international trade.
Project Management
This unit introduces the principles and stages of project management. Learners develop skills in planning and implementing a project and review their own role and capabilities in managing project activity.
This qualification has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.
The qualification is equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification and is eligible for UCAS points. It can therefore support progression to higher education in business, management and related subjects.
Admission to a particular university or degree programme remains subject to the entry and admissions requirements of the receiving institution.
The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business and Management is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.
The programme develops a broad foundation in business and management through areas including the business environment, organisational operations, communication, teamwork, market research, financial controls and people management. Learners also select optional units to develop additional knowledge in specialist areas such as marketing and sales, human resources, organisational strategy, online marketing, international business or project management.
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.
For learners who have recently been in education or training, the typical entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
For learners whose first language is not English, ATHE recommends IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, Cambridge English Advanced 162 or above, Pearson Test of English Academic 42 to 49, or an approved equivalent.
Course Fee: £4,500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
Payment Options:
Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.
Learners must complete all 7 mandatory units and 2 optional units to achieve the 120-credit qualification.
Core Units
Business Environment
This unit introduces the external and internal factors that shape business activity. Learners examine stakeholders, sectors of the economy and the use of STEEPLE analysis to understand how wider changes can influence organisations.
How Businesses and Organisations Work
This unit explores organisational objectives, structures and legal identities. Learners also examine customer service and the resources businesses need in order to operate effectively and achieve their objectives.
Business Communication
This unit develops learners' understanding of effective internal and external business communication. Learners practise communicating complex business information in written and oral forms and review their own communication skills.
Working in Teams
This unit develops an understanding of effective teamwork, leadership and motivation. Learners explore how teams operate, how individuals contribute to team performance and how their own employability skills can be reviewed and developed.
Market Research
This unit introduces the marketing principles that underpin market research. Learners consider legal and ethical requirements, plan and undertake market research, interpret findings and use the results to support business decision-making.
Introduction to Financial Controls in Business
This unit introduces core financial controls used in business. Learners examine business costs, breakeven, budgeting, financial ratios and cash flow and develop an understanding of why financial monitoring is important.
Leading and Managing People
This unit introduces the principles of leadership and management in organisations. Learners explore how employees are led, supported and motivated and review their own leadership and management capabilities.
Elective Units
Learners select 2 of the following optional units.
Principles of Marketing and Sales
This unit explores the relationship between marketing and sales and introduces the key elements of the marketing mix. Learners examine product, place, price and promotion and consider how these elements apply to both goods and services.
Human Resources
This unit introduces the role and responsibilities of the Human Resource function. Learners explore recruitment, employee support and development, performance monitoring and responsibilities associated with ending employment.
Organisational Strategy
This unit develops an understanding of organisational vision, mission and objectives and the role of strategic planning in business growth. Learners also explore organisational culture, values and the use of management information.
Online Marketing
This unit introduces online marketing through websites, email and social media. Learners explore Search Engine Optimisation, content creation, online marketing data and the legal requirements that affect digital marketing activity.
International Business
This unit develops learners' understanding of international trade and the factors that influence organisations operating across borders. Learners examine exchange rates, trade agreements and barriers to international trade.
Project Management
This unit introduces the principles and stages of project management. Learners develop skills in planning and implementing a project and review their own role and capabilities in managing project activity.
This qualification has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.
The qualification is equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification and is eligible for UCAS points. It can therefore support progression to higher education in business, management and related subjects.
Admission to a particular university or degree programme remains subject to the entry and admissions requirements of the receiving institution.
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