Diploma in Business L4

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Duration

Diploma in Business (L4)
One Academic Year

Start Dates

April
September
January

Fees

Campus (Home): Year 1 fee, £6,000
Campus (International): Year 1 fee, £12,500

Delivery

Delivery
Face2Face Or Blended learning ( ‘live online’ plus face2face delivery)

Entry Requirements

Minimum 48 UCAS Tariff points

Student Satisfaction

95% of Our students would recommend IBCM / IBCM Student Survey 2022

Awarding Body

NCC

UCAS Course Code

N/A

Course Overview

In a global business environment, success depends on a sound knowledge of business principles and the ability to apply them. An understanding of disciplines as diverse as Finance, Marketing, HR and operations is key to success in both in a managerial context and when launching a new business. Strong, confident and proactive leaders, who understand the complexities of organisations, are in high demand in all sectors.

Our Diploma in Business (L4) in Business will equip you with everything you need to give you a competitive edge in your business career. You’ll gain knowledge and practical skills through research, independent study, directed study and real-life workplace scenarios, giving you the all-round skills that employers are looking for.

MODULES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

TEACHING , LEARNING & ASSESSMENT

MODULES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

TEACHING , LEARNING & ASSESSMENT

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Unit/Module	Mandatory (M) or Optional (O)	No. of credits		Key Learning Outcomes
1 The Contemporary Business Environment	M		15	Explain the different types, sizes and scope of organisations Discuss the interrelationships of the various functions in an organisation and how they link to organisational structure Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and negative influence/impact the macroenvironment has on business operations Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of a specific business and their interrelationship with external macro factors
2 Marketing Processes and Planning	M		15	Explain the role of marketing and how it interrelates with other business units of an organisation ·Compare ways in which organisations use elements of the marketing mix to achieve overall business objectives ·Produce a marketing plan for an organisation that meets marketing objectives ·Develop a media plan to support a marketing campaign for an organisation
3 Management of Human Resources	M	15		Explain the impact of the role of HRM in creating sustainable organisational performance and contributing to business success Produce a workforce action plan for recruiting and retaining talent to address skills shortages in an organisation Examine how external and internal factors can influence HRM decision making in relation to organisational development Apply HRM practices in a work-related context for improving sustainable organisational performance ·
4 Leadership and Management	M	15		Examine leadership and management theories and principles and their impact on the effectiveness of an organisation Review the influence of different leadership and management styles on the culture of organisations Develop a motivational strategy to optimise organisational performance Apply leadership and management approaches to managing performance to ensure continuous improvement
5 Accounting Principles	M	15		Examine the context and purpose of accounting Prepare basic financial statements for unincorporated and small business organisations in accordance with accounting principles, conventions and standards Interpret financial statements Prepare budgets for planning, control and decision making using spreadsheets
6 Managing a Successful Business Project	M	15		Explain the key stages of the project lifecycle that should be considered when project managing Produce a Project Management Plan (PMP) for a business project using primary and secondary research methods Implement the Project Management Plan (PMP) to communicate results from the research and make conclusions from the evidence of findings Reflect on value gained from implementing the project and the project management process
7 Business Law	O	15		Explain the basic nature of the legal system Illustrate the potential impact of the law on a business Examine the formation of different types of business organisations Recommend appropriate legal solutions to resolve areas of dispute
17 Professional Identity and Practice	O	15		Explore the importance of ongoing professional development and self directed learning to enhance professional identity and career opportunities Assess own skills, competences and the different learning approaches Design a professional development plan in a specific work context Demonstrate a range of competences and transferable skills for a job application

Diploma in Business L4