This course is designed to give students a good understanding of the responsibilities of a manager and the techniques they will use to deal with different situations.
Awarding Body
ATHE/ NCFE
Qualification Level
Level 5
Duration
9 to 12 months, (our courses are flexible and will allow the student to complete at any time-scale under 2 years
Progression
Students who have successfully completed this course can progress to a top up degree at University of Wales (UWIC) - BA (Hons) International Business Administration.
Potential Jobs
Students completing this course will usually work in Management or Administrative roles managing staff in a variety of different scenarios from small to large businesses.
Assessment
This course is assessed by means of an exam which is held three times a year. There are two examinations, one of three hours for mandatory units and one of two hours for optional units. Both will be held at your local centre. Papers will be marked by ATHE. All students are tested internally on each unit at the centre. All modules should have an assignment of about 3000 words on a selected topic. This will be marked internally and moderated by ATHE. It will make up to 30% of the marks. Examination is 70%.
Delivery of the course
The course is taught at ATHE accredited centres worldwide. It will have three starts, September, January and June with some flexibility for centres.
Syllabus:
Students will need to take the four mandatory units and any four of the optional units for Level 5.
Unit Titles:
Mandatory Units
Unit 1 - Introduction to Management
Unit 2 – Human Resource Management
Unit 3 - Financial Management
Unit 4 - Marketing in Business
Optional Units (any 4)
Unit 5 – Business Strategy
Unit 6 - Communication Processes
Unit 7 – Business Globalisation
Unit 8 – Internet and E Commerce
Unit 9 - Setting up in Business
Unit 10 - Business Law
Entry Requirements
Level 5 - A diploma level qualification or equivalent is the entry requirement for this course Students need to be fluent in English unless course is undertaken in a country where English is not the spoken or first language.
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