Online/Self-Directed Study
120 Credits
480
8 Mandatory Units
Assignment Based
8 Months
Registration throughout the year
This diploma is awarded by ATHE and is regulated by Ofqual. WINC is an accredited study centre of ATHE.
The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a 120-credit programme at Level 5, equivalent to the 2nd year of a Bachelor’s degree. It prepares learners for management roles with a focus on global business, people management, finance, and research.
By completing this diploma in Business Management qualification, learners can directly progress to the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, saving time and providing a seamless pathway to higher education. This accredited diploma enhances earning potential and adds value to educational profiles, making learners marketable assets to leading enterprises.
The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management offers an efficient and proven pathway to achieve a degree or top-up qualification in business and management. Fully recognised by OFQUAL in the UK, this Diploma in Business and Management equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive business world.
The Diploma in Business and Management is offered on a rolling basis through self-study and remote Tutor support. This flexible mode of study requires self-discipline and motivation to ensure monthly deadlines are consistently met.
Our Diploma in Business and Management programme is designed to be completed in 8 months on average, giving you a structured yet manageable pathway to achieving your qualification (completion time may vary if target dates are not met).
As a student enrolled in the Diploma in Business and Management, you will gain full access to our VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) — a comprehensive online platform containing all the resources needed to study each topic and complete your Assessment Tasks with confidence.
The programme features a balanced mix of formative and summative assessments, allowing you to track your progress at the end of each section and stay on course throughout your learning journey.
You will also be provided with dedicated Tutor contact details, ensuring expert support is always available. Your Tutor will be on hand throughout your Diploma in Business and Management journey to promptly answer all queries and resolve any uncertainties — so you never feel alone in your studies.
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Learners must complete 8 mandatory units, with each unit carrying 15 Credits and 60 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
This unit develops learners understanding of the issues organisations face operating within a global context. This understanding will allow learners to review the issues currently impacting on business organisations.
The aim of this unit is to develop the skills required for the learner to formulate an appropriate research question and to design and undertake a research project to answer that research question. The learner will also need to interpret the outcomes of their research and present them to an audience.
This unit will enable learners to understand how to manage individuals and teams. They will study organisational factors and how these impact on and influence individual and team behaviour, as well as learning management tools and techniques to help them effectively manage individuals and teams.
To develop knowledge and understanding of general marketing principles and their application in business.
This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of communication within and between organisations. Learners will also review their own communication skills in an organisational context.
On successful completion of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management, students can progress to the final year of a Bachelor’s Degree (TopUp).
These progression options are available under the collaborative agreement between the University of Greater Manchester and WINC Online.
The Top Up Degree is offered through synchronous online learning which uses state of the art lecture technology in place of a traditional classroom, allowing you access to your classes from anywhere in the world!
