• Access Duration: 18 Months 
• Awarded by: ATHE   
• Type: Combined Extended Diploma 
• Credit Value: 240 
• GLH: 960 
• TQT: 2400 
• Qualification Level: 5 
• Qualification Number: 610/2480/6 
• Qualification type: Vocationally Related Qualification 

• Analyse organisational structures and external factors impacting global business operations. 
• Apply marketing principles and management accounting techniques for business decision-making. 
• Evaluate people management strategies to improve individual and team business performance. 
• Formulate a comprehensive research project to address a contemporary business problem. 
• Evaluate sources of finance and interpret financial data for strategic decision-making. 
• Develop a viable business plan for a new venture, considering market potential. 

• Business Development Managers  
• Departmental Managers  
• Account Managers  
• Customer Service Managers  
• Sales Consultants  
• Junior Managers  
• Management Trainees 
• Personal Assistants  

The Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management provides the strategic knowledge and practical skills required to advance your career. This qualification prepares you for a range of rewarding middle-management roles across diverse sectors in the UK and internationally. 

Explore potential career paths along with their average UK salary (based on Glassdoor UK).  

• Business Development Manager: £55,000  
• Departmental Manager: £47,000  
• Account Manager: £43,000  
• Business Adviser: £40,000  
• Customer Service Manager: £38,000  
• Personal Assistant: £35,000 

• Learners must be over the age of 18. 
• For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following: 
  • A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4/C and above. 
  • Other related level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3 Diplomas. 
  • An Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency. 
  • Other equivalent international qualifications.  
• A good standard of written and spoken English to the recommended proficiency. If English is not your first language, the following is recommended: 
  • IELTS 5.5 
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above 
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49 

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• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (15-18 months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (9 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time. We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma requires approximately 960 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

Written Assignments: The assessment for this qualification is conducted through assignments, with no examinations. These assignments allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in various ways. You can achieve a Pass, Merit, or Distinction for each unit based on the quality of the submitted work. To achieve a Pass, all learning outcomes for the unit must be met. While you must pass units at both Level 4 and 5, the overall qualification is graded based on points accumulated only from your Level 5 unit results (Pass 360 – 431, Merit 432 – 539, Distinction 540).  

Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement.  

Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats. 

For further details or any specific questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button below to get in touch with us. 

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway: 

• Step 01: Top-up to a full Bachelor’s Degree (BA Hons) in Business Management. 
• Step 02: Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. 
• Step 03: Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

Alternative progression pathways; 

• ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management  
• ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management 

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.  

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is the system used in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to standardise qualifications by their level and size. Regulated by bodies like Ofqual, the RQF ensures qualifications are consistent and easily understood by learners, employers, and universities. All qualifications on the framework are approved by a recognised awarding body. 

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