Business Management (120 Credits)

Upon completion of the level 3 business management course, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission to a full BA degree program offered by various UK universities. Alternatively, students can choose to study the level 4/5 diploma in business management and then pursue a BA top-up program at a UK university. Some universities and programs that students can consider are:

• University of Sunderland: On-campus program, BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 1), tuition fee of £9250.
• University of Hertfordshire: Online program, BA (Hons) Business Administration.
• Birmingham City University: On-campus programs including BA (Hons) Marketing (Professional Practice) with a fee of £9,000 and a full-time duration of 3 years, BA (Hons) Business with a fee of £9,000 for UK or EU students and £12,000 for international students and a full-time duration of 3 years/sandwich duration of 4 years, and BSc (Hons) Business Accountancy with a fee of £9,000 for UK or EU students and £12,000 for international students and a full-time duration of 3 years/sandwich duration of 4 years.

Managing Business Operations

1. Effective management of the business operations undertaken within an organization is crucial for overall success. This module is divided into six sections, each dealing with a different aspect of business operations management.

Maximizing Resources

1. The efficient use of resources is crucial for an organization’s profitability. By being observant and prudent, any organization can achieve significant gains from managing its resources.

The Business Environment

1. Having a sound understanding of an organization’s operating environment is valuable for managers to make effective decisions. Managers need to be aware of the factors that influence the environment and the benefits that can be achieved from using the nature of the environment to good effect.

Managing People in Organizations

1. Effective management of people is essential for achieving an organization’s objectives. People are the single most important resource of an organization, and their needs must be understood and respected.

Working in Teams

1. Modern organizations use team working as much as possible, as it is an effective method for getting the best performance from members of the workforce. Teams may be involved in all activities of an organization, from production to financial decision-making. This module looks at the role played by teams within organizations and how the human element interacts.

Effective Business Communication

1. Good communication is essential in any organization to pass information from one person to another. This module explains the need for effective communication and demonstrates how this can be achieved within a work environment.

The integrated diploma in business and management at Qualifi level 3 requires completion of 12 written assignments, each of which should be about 2,000 to 3,000 words. Students can access support for the assignments and modules through the “Tutor” section of the learning platform. The assignments are as follows:

1. Introduction to the business environment
2. Business resources
3. Introduction to marketing
4. Human resource management
5. Business communication
6. Understanding health and safety in the business workplace
7. Managing business operations
8. Introduction to finance
9. Introduction to leadership skills
10. Organisational culture
11. Workplace welfare
12. Thinking entrepreneurially

For more information about the units covered in the Qualifi level 3 integrated diploma in business and management, please visit: https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-3-integrated-diploma-in-business-and-management/