This Level 4 for Diploma in Business Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles and essential functions of modern business. Designed for beginners, particularly school leavers and A-Level graduates, the course covers core business disciplines including management, marketing, finance, and human resources. Learners will gain the fundamental knowledge and practical understanding required for entry-level roles or for direct progression to the second year of a relevant Bachelor’s degree program (Year 1 equivalent).
The aim of this qualification is to :
Establish Core Knowledge: Provide a solid understanding of the key theories, concepts, and terminologies across fundamental business functions.
Develop Management Skills: Introduce basic principles of effective leadership, decision-making, and organizational structure.
Cultivate Business Literacy: Equip students with the ability to interpret basic financial information and understand market dynamics.
Ensure Academic Progression: Prepare students academically and conceptually for seamless articulation into Level 5 study or the second year of a university degree in Business.
| Program | Diploma in Business Management |
| Mode of study | Online, In person and blended learning |
| Programme Length | 1200 Total Qualification Time (TQT) |
| Admission Requirements | – Completed High school diploma or GCE (Advanced Level)
– Age 18+ – Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT |
| English Language Requirements | If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. |
| Level | 4 |
| Credits | 120 |
| Pathway | 2nd year of University Bachelor degree/Level 5/HND /3rd Semester at University of Rhone – BBA program |
| Equivalences | Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher diploma |
| APL | Available (Contact admission office) |
| Fee | £ 1200 (Inclusive all) |
| Program Intake | Sep/Jan/March/June |
| For Whom | School Leavers/A-Level Graduates: Students who have completed their final school examinations (e.g., A-Levels, High School Diploma equivalent) and are seeking a formal qualification to start their higher education journey in business.
Aspiring Degree Students: Individuals who plan to continue their studies by joining the second year of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Commerce. Beginners with Business Ambition: Those with little to no prior business experience but a strong motivation to develop a career in management or entrepreneurship. |
| Qualification awarding body | London School of Business and Social Sciences UK |
| Accreditation and Endorsement | Programme is validated by University of Rhone |
| Course Modules | Introduction to Business Management
Marketing Principles and Practice Business Communication and Customer Relations Financial Accounting for Managers Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) Business Economics and the Global Environment |
| Assessments | Course work and class presentation |