Starscollege Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is your pathway to success in the business sector. It equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in their chosen career or further studies.
StarsCollege qualifications are designed for learners aged 18 and above. Entry profile includes Level 3 Diploma, GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects, or relevant management experience for mature learners (over 21). Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of English language competency.
StarsCollege qualifications at Level 4 and 5 are equivalent to Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
The StarsCollege Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification consists of 12 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT). The recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is a minimum of 1200 hours.
The curriculum is divided into two levels. Level 4 consists of six mandatory units: Academic Writing and Research Skills, Business Operations, Communication in Business, Finance and Accounting, Leading and Managing Teams, and Operating in a Global Context, each worth 20 credits. Level 5 also comprises six mandatory units: Principals and Concepts of Strategy, The Management of Human Resources, Marketing for Managers, Business Law for Managers, Management Accounting for Decision Making, and Business Start-up; Conception to Market, each carrying 20 credits. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to provide a broad understanding of business operations and management principles.
The qualification is designed to be delivered over two academic years for full-time study but is also flexible to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by StarsCollege. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
Successful completion of the StarsCollege Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the StarsCollege Level 6 Diploma in Business Management qualification. Learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
Success in our English-taught qualifications requires learners to possess a sufficient level of English language skills. Applicants must demonstrate English language comprehension equivalent to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 5.5 to be eligible for enrollment in our programs.
To achieve the StarsCollege Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, learners must achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (6 units).
