Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management)

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma Business and Management is designed for students who aspire to pursue careers in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business. This pathway provides a strong foundation in key business principles, management strategies, and economic concepts, preparing you for higher education and a variety of career opportunities in business, finance, marketing, and management. Throughout the course, you’ll gain essential knowledge in areas such as The Economic Environment, Demand and Supply, and Macro-Economics and the Business Environment, helping you understand the broader economic forces that influence business operations. You will also explore Market Structures to understand how different industries function and interact. Core Units for Business and Management Pathway You’ll develop key business and management skills through units such as Business Accounting, Financial Management, Management, Quality Management, and Operations Management, all of which are crucial for understanding the inner workings of any successful organisation. The Marketing unit will introduce you to essential marketing concepts, while Algebraic Methods will build your numerical and analytical skills, which are fundamental for handling business data and financial analysis. Additionally, you will improve your practical skills in areas such as Presentation Skills, helping you communicate your ideas effectively to peers, colleagues, and clients. The Research Topic unit allows you to apply your learning in a real-world project, demonstrating your ability to analyse business issues and present findings. Academic Support and Pathways to Success To support your academic journey, the course includes Developing Critical Thinking, Academic Study Techniques, and Progressing to Higher Education, ensuring you develop the essential academic and personal skills for success in higher education and the workplace. Upon completion of this diploma, you will be well-prepared to pursue a wide range of business and management-related degree programmes, including those in business administration, finance, marketing, human resources, international business, and operations management. This diploma offers a solid foundation for a successful career in the business world, whether you aim to manage teams, run your own business, or work in finance or marketing.

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in business management or to progress to university. By the time you finish, you’ll have a strong foundation in business, leadership, and finance, preparing you for higher education or a managerial role!

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There are no formal entry requirements for students applying for the Cambridge Online Education Access to H.E. Diplomas. Tutors are nevertheless, required to ensure that learners admitted onto the Diploma possess the necessary skills and personal qualities to cope with the demands of the course.

All Access to HE Diplomas require the achievement of 60 credits. 45 of the 60 credits must be graded at Level 3 (pass, merit or distinction). Such credits will arise from the Academic Subject Content Modules. The remaining 15 credits are ungraded and can be achieved at either Level 2 or Level 3. Students may only be registered against units with a maximum combined total credit value of 60. In terms of the length of time required for a learner to complete their diploma, for all Access to HE Diplomas the notional learning hours are 600. Notional learning hours comprise all learning that may be relevant to the achievement of the learning outcomes including directed and private study, practical and project work, assignments and assessment time. The assessment methods used for each unit of your course will be detailed in the Programme Handbook. Your tutor will provide you with formative feedback and provisional grades. Your grades will be then evaluated by the Examination Board. Final grades will be released to students after the External Moderation Visit.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Management) at level 3 awarded by the Aim Qualifications and Assessment Group.

Aim Qualifications and Assessment Group are a national Awarding Organisation, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and Qualifications Wales, to develop and award nationally recognised qualifications. Cambridge Online Education is a fully accredited education provider for this qualification

There are many different areas in which you can utilise your Business Management degree in a variety of industries. Here are some examples: • Client services manager • Sales representative • Project manager • Office manager • HR manager • Community manager • Business manager • Staff accountant • Logistics manager • Marketing manager • Business consultant • Management analyst • Development director • Operational manager As different universities have different entry requirements, you are strongly advised to check these requirements with your chosen tertiary education provider. You can contact our career advisers for further guidance and support in this matter.