The level 4 (diploma in accounting and finance) and level 5 (diploma in business management) are a 240 credit course designed to fast track students to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree in accounting and finance, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.
The level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree. The level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.
This course is made up of 10 level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 level 5 modules (120 credits); each level also includes 6 written assignments. If a student decides to only study at level 4, they will receive 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.
Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.
Level 4 module listing
The business environment
Managing and using finance
Maximising resources to achieve business success
Quantitative skills
Basic accounting
Budgetary control
Financial performance
Financial ratios
Financial statements
Further ratios
Level 5 module listing
The entrepreneurial manager
Organisation structures
Practical accounting analysis
Business planning and goal setting
Politics and business
Business law
Managing in today’s world
Performance management
Marketing and sales planning
Quantitative skills
The level 4/5 diploma in accounting and management has 10 modules and 6 written assignments at each level. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:
More information about the level 4 units can be found here: Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance – Qualifi
The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
More information about the level 5 units can be found here: Qualifi level 5 diploma in business management
The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management is a 240 credit course designed to fast track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate BA degree, which can either be completed on campus or via distance learning. If students decides to only study at level 4 they will only receive 120 credits and exemption from year 1 of a degree.
£2950 per level
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