Business Management Course
University first & Second year courses

Start date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study pace: Flexible,
Qualifications: level 4 diploma in business management (120 credits) , level 5 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits) or Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Business Management (240 credits)
Assessment: Online written assignments
Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, FREE DISC test*, all course materials and more
Ofqual Link: Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Ofqual Link: Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

Dream of leading top-tier companies or managing major projects around the world? From strategic planning and operations to marketing and human resources – our Business Management Course can set you on the path to success.

Accredited by Ofqual and recognised by leading business organisations, our online Business Management course covers everything from business strategy, operations management, and marketing to human resources, finance, and corporate governance.

With personalised 1-2-1 expert tutoring support, our programme will deepen your understanding of the business world. As the industry evolves, studying Business Management will equip you with the skills needed for a diverse range of high-level careers in a competitive market.

The Level 4 and 5 diploma in Business Management is a 240-credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree in Business and Management, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.

*free DISC test if you pay in full, excluding payment plans

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How it works?

Students enrolled on our Diploma in Business Management course can complete a Level 4 Business management (120 credits), Level 5 Business management (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 Business management (240 credits) diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Business industry.

This online business course can be started and completed at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module (Level 4 & Level 5) consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.

To complete this online business course you’ll submit 6 online assignments at each level, and assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with a Qualifi Diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.

During this Business and Management course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma in business management with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page.

Course Modules

Level 4 and 5 Business Management Course Modules

The Level 4 Diploma in Business Management has 10 modules:

Developing Personal Skills: Develop essential personal skills for business, including communication, leadership, and decision-making.
Effective Communication: Learn various communication techniques used in business settings.
The Business Environment: Explore external factors that affect businesses, such as economics, international dimensions, nature, and competition.
The Marketing Mix: Understand and apply the marketing mix in business planning.
Strategic HRM: Manage employees as a valuable business asset through recruitment, rewards, and retention strategies.
Managing Ethically: Explore different management theories and models and their ethical implications.
Culture and the Organisation: Understand the concept of organisational culture and its importance.
Customers and Customer Service: Recognise the importance of customers and provide excellent customer service.
Fundamentals of Accounting: Understand accounts and their use in assessing organisational health.
Financial Management and Control: Compare and contrast good and bad financial decision-making and their impact on the business.

The Level 5 Diploma in Business Management has 10 modules:

The Entrepreneurial Manager: Explore the characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs, including innovation, risk-taking, leadership, and problem-solving.
Organisational Structures: Understand the factors that influence organisational structure, such as size, industry, culture, and strategy.
Practical Accounting Analysis: Analyse accounts to gain insights into financial performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
Business Planning and Goal Setting: Develop clear goals and objectives for a business, create a strategic plan, and allocate resources effectively.
Politics and Business: Explore the impact of political factors on business, including government policies, regulations, and economic conditions.
Business Law: Understand the legal responsibilities of managers, including employment law, contract law, and corporate governance.
Managing in Today’s World: Explore modern business practices, such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and ethical leadership.
Performance Management: Improve employee and business performance through strategies such as performance reviews, goal setting, and training and development.
Marketing and Sales Planning: Develop a comprehensive marketing and sales plan, including market research, target market identification, product positioning, and sales strategies.
Quantitative Skills: Acquire knowledge of numeric exercises and their application in business, including financial analysis, data analysis, and statistical modelling.

Assignment Unit Titles:

The assignment unit titles for the Level 4 course are:

Managing change
Communication in an organisation
Business operations
Leadership and the organisation
Developing teams
Financial awareness

The assignment unit titles for the Level 5 Diploma in Business management are:

Business development
Business models and growing organisations
Customer management
Responding to the changing business environment
Risk management and organisations
Effective decision making

Am I eligible for this online business course ?

To enrol in our Level 4 Diploma in Business Management course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members.

To enrol on the Level 5 diploma in Business Management course, you must have completed the Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.

University Progression

Did you know our online Diploma in Business Management provides students with a pathway to a degree in Business Management?

Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Business Management degree pathway course, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a third-year degree in Business Management, known as a ‘BA Top-Up’, at a wide range of UK universities.

Students can apply to any university offering the BA Top-Up, and you can choose to study either online or in-person on campus.

Here are some universities offering Top-Up degree opportunities:

Coventry University
- Business Management and Leadership BA (Coventry Campus)
- Business Management and Leadership BA (London Campus)
- Business Management Top-Up (Online)
Anglia Ruskin University
- BSc (Hons) Business Management Top-Up
University of Northampton
- BSc (Hons) in International Accounting
University of Derby
- BSc (Hons) Business and Management
University of Northumbria
- BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources) (Top-Up)
University of Huddersfield
- BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (Top-Up)
Westcliff University
- Business Administration (Online and On Campus Options)
University of Hertfordshire
- BA (Hons) Business Administration
- BA (Hons) Business Administration (Top-Up) (Online)
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
- BA (Hons) Business Management
Edinburgh Napier University
- BA in Business Management
- BA in Business and Enterprise
- BA in Sales Management
University of Sunderland – On Campus
- BA (Hons) Business and Management
University of Cumbria – On Campus
- BA (Hons) Global Business Management
- BA (Hons) International Business Management

This progression route allows you to complete a full undergraduate degree, expanding your academic qualifications and career opportunities.

All our courses are led by UK-based tutors, with student work assessed by qualified UK assessors. To maintain the highest standards, all assessments are further quality-checked by the awarding body. Progression is fully supported by our experienced BCM Academy Mentors, who guide students every step of the way.

Business Management Course University first & Second year courses

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Business Management Course
University first & Second year courses