The Business Management Course has pricing options to study at level 4, level 5 or both and also has three modes of learning you can choose from:
Distance Learning
Blended Learning
Blended Learning Plus
A full description of each learning mode is available here.Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
Credit or debit card*
Bank transfer
Paypal
G-Pay
Fees and what's included in each learning option are listed below in the Course Options section.
* Initial deposit is payment via STRIPE by Credit or Debit card or G-Pay. Contact us for other payment methods.
All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Bookable personal tutor support with 1-2-1 video conferencing sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Access to the Virtual Campus
Assignment marking and feedback
As we offer 3 different learning modes please see additional features in the price panel below
If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the approximate costs are listed below. Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only unless otherwise specified. You also have the option of finishing on campus, costs will vary depending on the university you chose to complete the final year.
Northampton University
BA (Hons) in Business and Management Top up – £5000
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting Top up -£5000
University of Derby
Undergraduate Top up to BA – £4400
University of Worcester
BA (Hons) Business Administration Final Year Top up – £4000
University of Portsmouth
BA (Hons) Business
BA (Hons) Business and Computer Studies
BA (Hons) Professional Studies
BSc (Hons) Professional Studies
BSc (Hons) Engineering and Management Studies
BSc (Hons) Engineering Project Management
University of Sunderland – On Campus
BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 3 ) – £9250
University of Bolton
BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £10,250, duration 2 semesters
Anglia Ruskin University
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Final Year) – £4500
BA (Hons) Management (Top-Up) – £4500
Edinburgh Napier University
BA in Business Management (Top-Up) – £4600
BA in Business and Enterprise (Top-Up) – £4600
BA in Sales Management (Top-Up) – £4600
Buckinghamshire New University
BA (Hons) Top-up, fee £3,000
Coventry University
BA (Hons) Top-up – progression from ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management, fee £9,560
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management
Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Please enquire for top up prices for Southern Cross University
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Undergraduate Top up to BA – €6000
NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.
To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling onto the level 5 course, you must have attained a level 4 or equivalent.
Developing personal skills
Develop a range of personal skills vital to the world of business. Concentrating on communication, leadership and decision making techniques.
Effective communication
Communication is the key to effective operations and working effectively with others. Throughout this module, learners will grasp a range of communication techniques used for a variety of commercial purposes.
The business environment
Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.
The marketing mix
Exploring and using the marketing mix as part of the business planning process.
Strategic HRM
This module looks at employees and people as a business’ most valuable asset. Recruit the best, reward the best and retain the best.
Managing ethically
Explore the various theories and models of management and their different contexts.
Culture and the organisation
What is meant by culture? Why is it important? How does it differ between organisations?
Customers and customer service
This module looks at customers as the fulcrum of any business.
Fundamentals of accounting
On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.
Financial management and control
In this module, learners will compare and contrast some examples of good and bad financial decision making and the impact on the business.
The entrepreneurial manager
What is an entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.
Organisation structures
Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.
Practical accounting analysis
Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.
Business planning and goal setting
What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.
Politics and business
Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.
Business law
Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.
Managing in today’s world
Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.
Performance management
Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.
Marketing and sales planning
Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.
Quantitative skills
On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.
The ATHE Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management has 10 modules and 8 written assignments at each level. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments through bookable tutorials in our VIrtual Campus .
The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:
Marketing mix
The business environment
Communication skills for business
Corporate social responsibility
Customer relationship management
Financial techniques for managers
People in organisation
Resources management
More information about the level 4 units can be found here https://athe.co.uk/level-4-management-qualifications/
The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
Managing communications
Business organisations in a global context
People management
Finance for managers
Research project
Marketing principles and practice
Planning a new business venture
Business law
More information about the level 5 units can be found here https://athe.co.uk/level-5-management-qualifications/
Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.
