Diploma in Business Management

The QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is designed to further develop and reward the business leaders of today and tomorrow, while promoting professionalism within the management field. This qualification equips learners with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insights to handle real-world business challenges with confidence and innovation.

Building upon the foundations of the Level 4 Diploma, the Extended Diploma carries a total of 240 credits — equivalent to a UK Foundation Degree — and provides direct entry into the final year of an Honours Degree at one of our university partners. Learners will gain the analytical, decision-making, and leadership capabilities needed to excel in a wide range of business environments.

1. To understand and apply the principles of leadership in a business environment
2. Review and apply the principles of business management within industry
3. To understand and apply the principles of management in a specific environment
4. To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world.
5. Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
6. Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
7. Effectively use verbal and communication skills
8. Work independently and as part of a team
9. Manage one’s own personal development and growth

The Qualification is made up of 12 units. All units are mandatory and required by learners to be awarded the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management.

• Communications in Organisations
• Leadership and the Organisation
• Financial Awareness
• Managing Change
• Business Operations
• Developing Teams
• Responding to the Changing Business Environment
• Effective Decision Making
• Business Development
• Business Models and Growing Organisations
• Customer Management
• Risk Management and Organisations