Diploma in Business and Administrative Management ( Level 6 Postgraduate MBA entry)

The Graduate Level 6 120 credits Diploma in Business and Administrative Management is made up of 10 modules and 6 written assignments and each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours. While completing the online Business Diploma, students will have access to various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their graduate business course.

This course will be most suited to individuals who are at least 25 years old and have 5 years managerial work experience and do not have a degree but wish to study for an MBA or Postgraduate business programme. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to enrol onto our Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management or a range of other postgraduate courses.

Course fees

The fee for enrolling onto the level 6 course is £5400 online study and £9000 on-campus study.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or Debit Card
• Bank Transfer
• Interest-Free Monthly Installments
• Paypal
• Western Union

What is included in the cost of my course?

• All Course Material, including online modules and written assignments.
• Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Skype sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online Social Learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE NUS Extra card worth £12.00
• FREE Laptop
• Free CV Writing help on completion of the course.

University progression

On completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full MBA programme from a range of UK universities. Alternatively, students can opt to study our Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and then go on to complete an MBA Top Up at a range of UK universities.

Course overview

The Graduate Business and Management course is made up of 10 modules and written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.

Am I eligible for this progamme?

The Level 6 programme is for non-university graduate mature students (age 25 or older) who have five years of managerial work experience and want to study for an MBA.

Level 6 Module

IT in Business

There is clear evidence that Information Technology provides a competitive advantage, whatever the business sphere an organisation operates it, this module will assess the pros and cons of using information technology within business.

Effective Communications

Information is the most valuable asset in the contemporary organisation, and communication is the method by which information is shared. It is on the basis of information that business decisions are made. So without effective communications, an organisation simply cannot perform optimally.

High-Performance Teams

This module is designed for both new and experienced managers. Using a mix of information, personal and team activities, it aims to help learners develop new team-building skills or refine and expand the team-building skills they already possess.

Leadership Skills

Good leadership is essential for success in any organisation, whether in the private or public sector. Today, rapid change, in the form of a constantly changing competitive environment, innovations in technology and changing economic conditions, have led to the realisation that leadership is a skill to be developed.

Manager’s Toolkit

There are literally thousands of management tools and models which can be used for analysis, problem-solving and strategy development. The trick for the practising manager is to master a few which are versatile and which can be used in most of the situations you are likely to encounter.

Managing and Using Finance

This module covers key areas of accounting, as seen from a business perspective. It explains how accountancy can inform and guide management decisions.

Managing and Using Marketing

The focus of marketing is on the customer and customer satisfaction – meeting the needs of customers through the products/services we sell and offering the customer what they perceive as value. Today customers have higher and higher expectations for quality, service and value.

Managing Organisations

There is a great deal of focus on creating the right type of organisation today because it is recognised that the structure, culture and management of the organisation has a huge influence on organisational performance.

Personal Effectiveness

So what is personal effectiveness? Personal effectiveness covers those skills and abilities that we need to have, regardless of our job, status or professional background. Personal effectiveness is about using the key skills we have identified to achieve greater productivity and successful results – whether that be on a business or personal basis.

Quality and Excellence

The words quality and excellence are used in a wide variety of contexts in organisations. We refer to a quality product, a quality company, excellent business procedures or an excellent service. So what exactly do we mean by these terms? Does quality mean conformance to specifications? Does it mean a product or service without flaws? Does it mean excellence?

Written assignments

The ATHE level 6 Business and administrative Management Course has 10 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 3000-5000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

Students will need to complete 6 out of the 8 Assignments units mentioned below:

1. Strategic Management
2. The Dynamics of Leadership
3. Management Information systems for Business
4. Advanced Finance for Decision Makers
5. Marketing Management in Business
6. Customer Focus for Strategic Advantage
7. Leadership Skills
8. Managing Risk in Business

Career path

During the course of study for their online diploma in business management, students will gain skills in leadership, finance, and marketing. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue positions in the business, finance, or as an independent consultant.

How long will it take?

Learners can learn at a pace that suits them. There is no time limits or deadlines with KIC. Learners can study the modules in any order at any time.