Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
Course Fee: £4500
Course Overview
The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Business Management is designed for learners who wish to develop their core knowledge, understanding and capabilities within the business sector. It provides a broad introduction to key areas of business and supports learners who intend to progress into higher education, professional development or employment.
The programme covers the business environment, management of organisational resources, marketing and human resource management. Learners can also develop specialist knowledge through optional units in business communication, workplace health and safety, and recruitment and selection.
Eligibility
Applicants must be aged 16 or above. Entry to the qualification is through a centre interview, and learners are normally expected to meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Hold qualifications at Level 2
- Have work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in another discipline and wish to develop a career in business management
Learners with considerable relevant experience but no formal qualifications may also be considered following an interview, provided they can demonstrate their ability to meet the demands of the programme.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have IELTS 6 or equivalent.
The specification also states that applicants are normally required to provide two supporting references, with at least one preferably being academic.
Course Fee
Course Fee: £4,500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
Payment Options:
- Full payment
- Instalment payment options may be available
- Online payment through the student portal
Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.
Module Listing
Learners must complete four mandatory units and two optional units to achieve the required 60 credits. Each unit carries 10 credits.
Core Units
1. An Introduction to the Business Environment
10 Credits
This unit introduces different types of businesses, ownership structures and the role of owners and stakeholders. Learners also explore how businesses are organised to achieve their objectives and how political, legal, economic and social factors can influence business activities.
2. Business Resources
10 Credits
This unit examines how human, physical, technological and financial resources are used and managed within organisations. Learners explore employee skills and employability, organisational resources, internal and external sources of finance and the interpretation of financial statements.
3. An Introduction to Marketing
10 Credits
This unit introduces the role of marketing and its contribution to organisational success. Learners explore marketing techniques, market research, marketing planning, customer targeting and the development of an appropriate marketing mix for particular products and customer groups.
4. Human Resource Management
10 Credits
This unit introduces key areas of human resource management and the importance of effectively managing an organisation’s workforce. Learners examine human resource planning, employee skills, motivation, performance management and ways in which organisations encourage employee commitment and cooperation.
Elective Units
Learners must select two of the following three optional units.
5. Business Communication
10 Credits
This unit develops an understanding of the different types of information used within organisations and how information is communicated to internal and external audiences. Learners explore corporate communication, electronic and non-electronic communication methods and the legal and ethical considerations associated with business information.
6. Understanding Health and Safety in the Business Workplace
10 Credits
This unit introduces health and safety requirements within the modern workplace. Learners explore relevant legislation and regulations, safe working conditions, the responsibilities of key personnel and the processes involved in identifying, assessing and managing workplace risks.
7. Recruitment and Selection in Business
10 Credits
This unit examines how organisations recruit and select employees. Learners explore recruitment planning, internal and external recruitment methods, relevant legal requirements, recruitment documentation and selection procedures, including preparing for and participating in a selection interview.
Written Assignments
All units within the qualification are internally assessed through written assignments. Assessments are internally marked by the Qualifi approved centre and are subject to external quality assurance by Qualifi.
Learners must demonstrate that they have achieved all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. Assessment tasks are designed to reflect realistic work-related situations wherever possible and require learners to demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding.
Assignments may require learners to:
- Apply relevant business theories and concepts
- Use real organisations to illustrate their answers
- Analyse business situations and problems
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Produce recommendations where appropriate
- Use case studies, research and workplace experience to support their work
As learners must complete six units and each required unit is assessed through written assignment, the qualification involves six unit-based written assignments.
Some assignment evidence may involve additional practical or presentation-based activities where required by a particular unit. For example, learners selecting Recruitment and Selection in Business are required to prepare for and participate in a selection interview as part of the unit requirements.
The qualification is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Learners must meet all required learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve the qualification.
University Progression
Successful completion of the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Business Management enables learners to progress to:
- The Qualifi Level 4 Certificate in Business Management
- The first year of undergraduate study in a related subject
- Employment within an associated profession
The qualification is therefore designed to provide a progression route from Level 3 business study into higher-level business education or relevant employment. Entry to a particular university or degree programme remains subject to the admissions requirements of the receiving institution.