Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business Management)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management)
This Course at a Glance
Start a business career
No experience required
Go to university without A Levels
Affordable payment plans available
100% online learning
No exams
About your Diploma
There’s almost no end to the way you can work in business. From management to logistics and compliance, there are many avenues you can pursue that lead to well-paying careers. If you’ve ever considered working in this field, you might be unsure of which area is best for you. Thankfully, you don’t have to choose before you can get started.
By studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management), you can get a grounding in all aspects of successful business and management practices. It’s often too hard to make a call on your future when you don’t have experience of what your chosen field is like, which is why this course is designed to help you make an informed decision.
It allows you to study different aspects of business, from the economic environment to law and marketing. As well as review the key characteristics and range of styles of management that are employed in a modern-day workplace. You will get a detailed introduction to these areas and more, so you can find your feet and identify where you may like to focus your studies when you choose your degree.
Upon successful completion of this Access to Higher Education Diploma, you will be able to apply for a business or management-related degree without A Levels. This is because the qualification is a equivalent to 3 A Levels. What’s more, as it is studied completely online, you can get the qualification you need for university from the comfort of your own home.
Getting Started
Coursedirect is the leading UK online learning provider. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management) is a nationally recognised Level 3 equivalent qualification, regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
You have up to two years to complete this course, but the flexibility of online learning means most of our students finish their Access to Higher Education Diploma within 9 months. So, you can study from the comfort of home and around your existing commitments.
You will be provided with an Individual Learning Plan that outlines the submission deadlines for your assignments to keep you on track throughout your studies.
*Please note, entry requirements differ between universities. It’s always best to check with your chosen institution that your qualification will be accepted before enrolling on a course.
Modules
Unit 1: Employment Law and Business
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand the characteristics of different business organisations and the process of company and partnership formation
Understand legal relationships associated with business operational activities
Unit 2: Introduction to Consumer Legislation
On completion of this unit you will:
Be able to analyse the legislation which regulates contracts for the supply of goods and services
Understand the legislation surrounding consumer protection in civil law
Understand the legislation surrounding consumer protection in criminal law
Understand manufacturers’ legal responsibilities under consumer legislation
Unit 3: Introduction to Market Structures
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand factors which influence market competition and pricing
Be able to apply Porter’s ‘five forces’ model of market structure to the structures of two industries
Understand the measurement of competition using concentration ratios
Understand how organisations use non-price competition
Unit 4: Introduction to Marketing
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand marketing
Understand the role product development and of market research in business
Be able to evaluate the function of the marketing mix
Understand the role and importance of marketing strategies
Unit 5: Introduction to Motivation and Teamwork in Organisations
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand motivation theories
Understand the importance of team work in a business environment
Understand the techniques of delegation in a business environment
Understand the role, methods, and impact of training in business organisations
Unit 6: Introduction to Quality Management
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand the importance of quality management and how teams are involved in the quality process
Understand quality systems
Understand the requirements and importance of quality auditing
Understand how to address issues identified by quality auditing
Unit 7: Introduction to the Business Environment
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand the structure and function of the national economy in the UK
Understand the competitive business environment in which organisations function and how businesses may respond to this environment
Understand different types of businesses
Understand the various types of business objectives
Understand key concepts in business strategy formulation
Unit 8: Management of Operations
On completion of this unit you will:
Be able to evaluate the efficiency of a business
Understand the term lean production
Unit 9: Planning for Business
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand the importance of risk management to a business
Be able to undertake a risk analysis on a chosen business
Be able to develop forward financial projections for a business
Be able to develop and evaluate a business plan
Unit 10: Allocation of Resources
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand the important economic problem of scarcity resulting from infinite wants versus finite resources
Understand the influence of changes in taste and fashion on price and consumer demand
Understand the nature of market failure
Understand why governments intervene to correct externalities, to influence the allocation of merit and demerit goods and to fund ‘public goods’
Unit 11: Introduction to Macro-Economics and Productivity
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand macro-economic and micro-economic analysis
Understand the UK Government’s main economic policy objectives
Understand how the UK Government manages the economy
Be able to analyse the productivity of the UK economy against two other nations
Unit 12: Production of a Business Studies Research Project
On completion of this unit you will:
Be able to identify and conduct a primary research project related to Business and Management
Be able to write a report using data from research conducted related to Business
Know how to use research skills applied to a Business Project
Unit 13: Exploring Business Management
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand the different levels of Management in a business
To be able to analyse the different styles of management in a business
Understand the principles of change management
Be able to evaluate the importance of information in decision making
Unit 14: Exploring Business Organisations
On completion of this unit you will:
Understand the notion of a mixed economy in the UK
Understand the legal and financial structure of organisations in the UK
Be able to evaluate how business organisations grow in the UK
Understand the importance of public sector organisations
Unit 15: Learning and Study Skills
On completion of this unit you will:
Know how to plan and organise study activity
Understand the application of learning theories relating to personal learning
Be able to create a range of strategies to address the factors which may impact upon study
Understand the value of assessment feedback
Unit 16: Planning and Writing an Assignment
On completion of this unit you will:
Be able to select and assess appropriate source information in response to a task
Be able to reference sources used in a recognised style
Understand different reading strategies
Be able to take effective notes
Be able to plan, draft and produce a written assignment
Unit 17: Writing and Studying Academic Texts
On completion of this unit you will:
Be able to write academically and with relevance
Be able to interpret and express ideas in a piece of academic work
Be able to analyse and summarise text, and appreciate the problems caused by plagiarism
Entry Requirements
You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma. You also need to have a UK address to enrol.
University Entry Criteria
It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted. In many cases, to get started at university you will need: - A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade - A face-to-face interview at the university - Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university - Course-related work placements or work experience - GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.) It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. learndirect will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.
Minimum age restriction
Access to HE Diplomas are designed to support students to progress to university who have substantial experience of life outside of formal education which they have gained since completing compulsory schooling.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.
Assessment requirements
A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic poster, academic report, case study analysis, essay, business plan, written evaluation, journal article, portfolio, presentation (video and audio recording), research report, timed test, academic writing skills tasks
Exams required
There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
Additional requirements
Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of six months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. The six month period does not start until you have passed unit 2 of your course and you must be submitting assignments regularly (in line with the deadlines in your Individual Learning Plan) to meet this six month requirement. Certificates can only be issued once your course is paid for in full.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Your work will be assessed through end of unit assignments. These will provide you with the opportunity to check up on your knowledge and advance. After each assignment, your tutor will offer feedback to help you not only progress further but also improve your skills. This Access to Higher Education Diploma is a Level 3 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated qualification. To successfully achieve your qualification, you will need a total of 60 credits. Of these, 45 will come from graded units of academic content, while the following 15 will be drawn from ungraded units concerning study skills.
Upon successful completion of this Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management) you can get started in a career in business.
Many roles don’t require you to have qualifications, but business and management professionals who are qualified can pursue senior roles with more responsibility and a higher salary. With an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management), you could go on to study degrees in:
Business Studies
Management Studies
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism
Transport
With a business-related degree, just some of the many roles you could go onto work as include:
Accountant
Bank Manager
Business Analyst
Company Secretary
Events Manager
Financial Adviser
Hotel Manager
Human Resource Officer
Investment Analyst
Management Consultant
Marketing Manager
Operational Researcher
Stockbroker
Further Qualifications and Prospects
Once you become a qualified business or management professional, you can continue your learning to help you progress in your career, move into a specialist area and command a higher wage. There are numerous online courses you can take to advance your knowledge in a convenient and efficient way.
Just some of the many leadership and management courses you could take include:
Credit Management
E-Business Management
European Hospitality Management
Food and Beverages Management
Information Resources Management
Risk Management
Then to expand your knowledge in business, you could study:
Business and the Environment
Business Law
Business Contracts
Costing and Pricing
Digital Networks and Digital Business
E-Business Strategy
No matter the area of business or management you want to pursue, an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management) is the ideal platform to get you into the industry.
Qualifications
Skills & Education Group Access
On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business and Management), (QAA ref = 4001423X), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.
An access validating agency with a strong social purpose to recognise achievement, particularly for those who have benefited least from their previous educational experiences, Skills and Education Group Access supports the needs of learners, providers, businesses and communities by enabling progression into higher education.