Computing
Diploma and Extended Diploma in Computing
The Level 4 Diploma in Computing (60-credit) offers learners a short but relatively extensive introduction to essential Level 4 Computing knowledge and skills. As an outcome, the Level 4 Diploma offers learners current and integrated learning across programming, data analysis, networks and cyber security, situating these main knowledge skill sets within the context of computing practical analysis skills and cross-cutting legal and regulatory requirements.
As a springboard into the larger 120 credit Extended Diploma, the Level 4 Diploma is a key foundation to learners moving forward with either a specialist pathway or their own combination of unit learning.
The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Computing (120-credit) builds on the broad Computing foundation offered by the Diploma and offers learners access to both further, IfATE-compliant pathway learning for role-based occupational development, or broader and diverse opportunities for more academic and professional learning development.
Diploma in Business & Management
Pathways:
Each of the pathways is fully mapped to the current UK IfATE standards for the following occupational roles:
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Computing (Data Analyst)
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Computing (Software Developer)
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Computing (Cyber Security Technologist)
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Admission requirements:
- Pass in 2 A Level subjects
- Pass with minimum C grade in 5 O Level subjects
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Unit Title
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Level
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Credit
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GLH
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Mandatory Units
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The Business Environment
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4
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15
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60
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People Of Organisations
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4
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15
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60
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Optional Units
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Communication Skills for Business
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4
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15
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60
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Resource Management
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4
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15
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60
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The Marketing Mix
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4
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15
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60
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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4
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15
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60
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Managing a work Based Team
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4
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15
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60
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Entrepreneurship
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4
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15
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60
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Customer Relationship Manager
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4
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15
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60
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Administrative Services
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4
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15
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60
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Financial & Management Accounting Techniques for Managers
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4
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15
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60
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Managing Information & Knowledge
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4
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15
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60
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Managing Operations
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4
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15
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60
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Managing Quality
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4
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15
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60
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Digital Communications
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4
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15
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60
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On successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Business and Management there are a number of progression opportunities.
Learners may progress to:
- Employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role
- Larger qualifications at the same level e.g. from a Diploma to the Extended Diploma in Business and Management or to the Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
- Level 5 ATHE qualification such as the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management or the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care or the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Administration
- Level 5 (Gen Ed) route on successful completion of the required units at level 4 (see page 13). Completion of the Mandatory units listed, will ensure learners have acquired the first level of study for meeting the General Education (Gen Ed) Core requirements.
- The second year of degree programmes at some universities (see Progression Routes on the ATHE website).
Extended Diploma in Business & Management
The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business & Management is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree. The Extended Diploma in Business & Management – Level 4 qualification has been designed with support from higher education providers.
To obtain the Extended Diploma in Business and Management learners must achieve the four Mandatory Units PLUS four Optional Units.
Modules:
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Unit Codes
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Unit Title
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Level
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Credit
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GLH
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mandatory Units
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M/617/1145
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The Business Environment
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4
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15
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60
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L/617/1153
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People Of Organisations
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4
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15
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60
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H/617/1143
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Financial & Management Accounting Technique For Managers
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4
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15
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60
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J/617/1149
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Communication Skills For Business
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4
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15
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60
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Optional Units
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J/617/1152
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Resource Management
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4
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15
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60
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R/617/1249
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The Marketing Mix
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4
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15
|
60
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L/617/1248
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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4
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15
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60
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D/617/1156
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Managing a work Based Team
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4
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15
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60
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H/617/1157
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Entrepreneurship
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4
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15
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60
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F/617/1151
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Customer Relationship Manager
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4
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15
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60
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A/617/1147
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Administrative Services
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4
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15
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60
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A/617/1228
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Managing Information & Knowledge
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4
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15
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60
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R/617/1218
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Managing Operations
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4
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15
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60
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Y/617/1155
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Managing Quality
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4
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15
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60
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Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed)
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed) is a 165-Credit Qualification
Learners wishing to ultimately progress* to the final year of a degree programme from an American university must achieve the eleven Mandatory units listed below.
Modules:
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Unit Codes
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Unit Title
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Level
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Credit
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GLH
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mandatory Units
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M/617/1145
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The Business Environment
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4
|
15
|
60
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|
L/617/1153
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People Of Organisations
|
4
|
15
|
60
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|
H/617/1143
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Financial & Management Accounting Technique For Managers
|
4
|
15
|
60
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|
J/617/1149
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Communication Skills For Business
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4
|
15
|
60
|
|
D/617/1156
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Managing a work Based Team
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4
|
15
|
60
|
|
J/617/1152
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Resource Management
|
4
|
15
|
60
|
|
R/617/1249
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The Marketing Mix
|
4
|
15
|
60
|
|
L/617/1248
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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4
|
15
|
60
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D/617/1139
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Digital Communications
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4
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15
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60
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K/617/1225
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Cultural Perspectives
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4
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15
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60
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R/617/1140
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Applied Statistics
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4
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15
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60
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General Education (Gen Ed) Core Requirements:
The Mandatory units listed above meet the General Education Core Requirements and fulfil the necessary credits at Level 4 to enable learners to progress to the next level and ultimately to the final year of a degree from an American university.
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Level 4 (Gen Ed) Units
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Gen Ed Core Requirment
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Digital Communications
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Technology (TN)
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Cultural Perspective
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Human Civilization (HC)
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Applied Statistics
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Mathematics (MA)
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In addition to achieving the above Gen Ed units, achievement of the Mandatory Unit ‘Communication Skills for Business’ will meet the General Education Core Requirement ‘Basic Communication (BC). Communication is also embedded throughout the other Business and Management units and this further develops the knowledge and skill required for progression.
For progression to the final major requirements of an American degree, learners should achieve the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed) before progressing to the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (Gen Ed) and thereafter the ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (Gen Ed). This will ensure that all seven General Education Core Requirements are met and the total credits necessary across Levels 4-6 are fulfilled.
The breadth of study in this programme will enable learners to become more rounded individuals, and this will facilitate personal development and career progression to management roles. The programme will provide a base for continued learning and a desire to constantly develop as an individual, further improving knowledge, understanding and skills.