About this course
Diploma in Business and Management Level 4
The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management 2018 and the previous qualification from 2012 are both 60-credit qualifications. Qualifications regulated by Ofqual that are equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
We updated our 2012 qualification to include grade boundaries as well as new qualification pathways, including our GenEd pathway. More information is available on this subject further down.
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management 2018 is intended for students who want to develop the skills and knowledge required for positions in junior management. They have also been designed with progression in mind, allowing students to continue on to a variety of Bachelor’s degrees. Our GenEd pathway, when combined with the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (GenEd) and the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (GenEd), allows learners to progress to a Bachelor’s degree at Northwood University in Michigan in the United States. To meet the criteria, a variety of specific units are required.

Course Fee
GBP £1,499
9 Instalments
GBP £180
Duration
6 Months
Pedagogy
Online
Course Fee
GBP £1,499
9 Instalments
GBP £180
Duration
6 Months
Pedagogy
Online
Program Overview: Diploma in Business and Management Level 4
Key Highlights of Diploma in Business and Management Level 4 qualification are:
- Program Duration: 6 Months (Fast Track 3 months duration course also available)
- Program Credits: 60
- Designed for working Professionals
- Format: Online
- No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment
- Tutor Assist available
- Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction
- Dedicated Student Success Manager
- Timely Doubt Resolution
- Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals
- Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme.
- Alumni Status
- No Cost EMI Option
IMPORTANT INFO
Undergraduate Level Course: Equivalent to 1st Year of a 3 Year Undergraduate University Degree
This course help you to progress to:
- 2nd year of 3 year Honours Degree at UK University, or
- Level 5 courses / 2nd Year Undergraduate degree, or
- Directly into employment in an associated profession

This qualification is Accredited by OfQual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), which is a UK Government body.
Career Progression
Learners completing the Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management can progress to:
- The Second year of an Undergraduate Degree, or
- Level 5 Diploma qualifications (click here to view)
- Directly into employment in an associated profession.
Career Opportunities
Primary areas of employment include:
- Operations Manager
- Office Manager
- Financial Planner
- Programme Manager
- Junior Manager
- Business Analyst
- Fleet Manager
Progress to a Higher Qualification
In addition to Progression to the Universities, you also have an option to progress to the following Qualifications after completion of your Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management:
- Diploma in Accounting and Business – Level 5
- Diploma in Business Management – Level 5
- Diploma in Education and Training – Level 5
- Diploma in Health and Social Care Management – Level 5
- Diploma in Information Technology – Level 5
- Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Level 5
- Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Level 5
As our ATHE accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master’s programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing.
Course Statistics
98%
COMPLETION RATE
100%
COURSE PASS RATE
97%
SUBMISSION RATE
88%
STUDENT SATISFACTION
Frequently Asked Questions
Diploma in Business and Management Level 4
This Diploma in Business and Management Level 4 (Accredited by ATHE) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
- Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 3 and
- Age: 16+
OR
- work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
- Level 4 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management.
In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme.
The qualification is offered in English.
The Athe Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management , Learners must achieve the two Mandatory Units PLUS two Optional Units
Mandatory units:
- The Business Environment
- People in Organisations
Optional Units
- Communication Skills for Business
- Resource Management
- The Marketing Mix
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Managing a Work Based Team Project
- Entrepreneurship
- Customer Relationship Management
- Administrative Services
- Financial and Management AccountingTechniques for Managers
- Managing Information and Knowledge
- Managing Operations
- Managing Quality
- Digital Communications
There would be Live Webinars which would be spread across the duration of the course.
If for any reason you are not able to attend the live sessions, you will have the option to go through the Recordings at a later date as per your convenience.
This qualifications at RQF Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to:
- GCE AS/A Levels
- Assessment is done via submission of Assignments
- There are no written exams
The qualification is awarded by ATHE, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). All of the qualifications are listed on the OfQual register.
Yes, the course fee can be paid in Instalments.
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There is no visa requirements to attend this programme
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Awarding Bodies
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