ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (Managing People)(2023)
- Assignment based assessments, no exams
- To Approved by Ofqual.gov.uk
- Globally Recognised Qualification
- Equivalent to a Undergraduate (3rd Year) Regulated Qualification
Admissions Open for 2023
COURSE TYPE
Under Graduate
Equivalent to
Undergraduate (3rd Year)
LEARNING DELIVERY
Online/Face-to-Face
Course Summary
The Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (120 credits) is designed to offer learners a broader and more comprehensive experience of management. Learners are required to take all 4 core units plus any 4 optional units. Again, these optional units can all be taken from a specific pathway where learners have particular interests. For those learners interested in fully realising their own academic interest and potential for the subject, this qualification offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of Level 6 management-related topics.
ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (Managing People)(2023)
Why this course?
Gain a sound and coherent foundation in marketing, such that they will be able to define and execute practical marketing interventions that exist in professional practice.
Synthesize and critically evaluate theoretical frameworks of strategic marketing, business ethics, design, and innovation as applied to marketing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the practical value of these frameworks in a range of strategic business situations.
Evaluate a variety of creative approaches to product and service design, creativity and innovation that may contribute to organizational wealth.
Create frameworks for understanding and analyzing marketing processes in diverse organizational types, encountering different and changing marketing environments.
Develop practical research and analytical capabilities in the context of market-driven strategy and in particular in the formulation of value propositions in provider-customer relationships.
Review, modify, synthesize and apply transferable marketing concepts and skills in the management of product and market development, in particular from the strategic perspective.
Why this course?
Gain a sound and coherent foundation in marketing, such that they will be able to define and execute practical marketing interventions that exist in professional practice.
Synthesize and critically evaluate theoretical frameworks of strategic marketing, business ethics, design, and innovation as applied to marketing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the practical value of these frameworks in a range of strategic business situations.
Create frameworks for understanding and analyzing marketing processes in diverse organizational types, encountering different and changing marketing environments.
Develop practical research and analytical capabilities in the context of market-driven strategy and in particular in the formulation of value propositions in provider-customer relationships.
Review, modify, synthesize and apply transferable marketing concepts and skills in the management of product and market development, in particular from the strategic perspective.
Evaluate a variety of creative approaches to product and service design, creativity and innovation that may contribute to organizational wealth.
Course Modules
The EduQual Diploma in Business and Marketing Strategy is a SCQF level 11 (RQF- equivalent Level 7) programme, and is abbreviated to BMS on the table below. The programme consists of 5 units, all of which are compulsory as shown:
Unit-1.
Strategic Management
SCQF/RQF Level : 7/11
Credits: 20
Unit-2.
Strategic Financial Management
SCQF/RQF Level: 7/11
Credits: 20
Unit-3.
Change Management and Strategic Leadership
SCQF/RQF Level : 7/11
Credits : 30
Unit-4.
Global Marketing
SCQF/RQF Level : 7/11
Credits : 30
Unit-5.
Marketing for SME, Charity and the Public Sector
SCQF/RQF Level : 7/11
Credits : 20
Total Credits: 120
Eligibility Criteria
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above.
Qualifications
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include:
• one or two years’ study of Business, Management or related qualifications at a Higher Education Institution or a college or university offering higher education qualifications
• a level 5 qualification in Business, Management or related subjects for example an ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management
• other equivalent international qualifications.
Language
For those for whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:
- IELTs 5.5
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49
QAA Benchmark Statements
The EduQual Diploma in Business Marketing and Strategy is an SCQF Level 11/RQF equivalent Level 7 qualification and can be compared to the QAA Benchmark Statement (2015) on Master’s degrees in business and management (Type 1). For further information on this, please contact us at info@iimtstudies.co.uk.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL (sometimes referred to as APL) may be claimed by a learner in situations where:
1. The learner has already studied SCQF/RQF equivalent Level 7 units that meet the learning outcomes of the units of this programme.
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2. The learner can also produce evidence to demonstrate how each of the assessment criteria have already been met.
In such a case, those matching units can be exempted from study, credits can be claimed, and the evidence supporting the RPL claim can be included in the learner’s portfolio of evidence when claiming the award.
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ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (Managing People)(2023)
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Assessments in the form of management reports with a strong practical and professional orientation to the workplace will include:
Formative assessment will include:
Peer review of work between individuals and groups.
Material presented in class where clarity of argument, theoretical bases and evidence of depth of thought is supported with references to theory and currency of thought.
Feedback in class situations on topics of current interest, and from textual material and research papers and articles.
Evidence of the breadth of research may include internet sources where appropriate to the curriculum topics covered.
Summative assessment will be by assignment but the work needed may involve:
Individual/group assessment
Summative self-evaluation and critical reflection
Written and/or oral forms of submission/presentation
Case study evaluation for assignments
Oral presentations both as groups and individuals
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
Assessments in the form of management reports with a strong practical and professional orientation to the workplace will include:
Formative assessment will include:
- Peer review of work between individuals and groups.
- Material presented in class where clarity of argument, theoretical bases and evidence of depth of thought is supported with references to theory and currency of thought.
- Feedback in class situations on topics of current interest, and from textual material and research papers and articles.
- Evidence of the breadth of research may include internet sources where appropriate to the curriculum topics covered.
Summative assessment will be by assignment but the work needed may involve:
- Individual/group assessment
- Summative self-evaluation and critical reflection
- Written and/or oral forms of submission/presentation
- Case study evaluation for assignments
- Oral presentations both as groups and individuals
Course Details
| Unit Name | Unit Aims | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Management | The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the role of leadership and management in organisations; and the use of leadership and management skills to improve organisational performance. | 15 | Yes |
| Research Project | The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to produce a research question and carry out independent research using appropriate research techniques. The learner will analyse and present their research findings, evaluate the research methodology and their personal learning. | 15 | Yes |
| Managing Quality and Service Delivery | To enable learners to develop the knowledge and understanding required to manage and deliver excellent customer service. | 15 | Yes |
| Personal Leadership and Management Development | This unit aims to help learners develop their own personal leadership and management skills to support the achievement of organisational objectives and personal progression. | 15 | Opt |
| Financial Decision Making for Managers | The learners will develop knowledge, understanding and skills required to make financial decisions to meet business needs. | 15 | Opt |
| Accounting | The unit will enable learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in financial and management accounting. | 15 | Opt |
| Managing Finance in the Public Sector | The learners will develop knowledge and understanding of finance and accountability in the public sector. | 15 | Opt |
| Economics for Business | To provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of the economic environment and its impact on how businesses operate. | 15 | Opt |
| Factors Determining Marketing Strategies | This unit enables learners to understand the influences on marketing strategy and the characteristics and use of marketing intelligence. It also involves the underpinning principles of strategic marketing analysis, strategic choice and stakeholder engagement. | 15 | Opt |
| Marketing Communications | This unit enables learners to understand the principles, practice and components of integrated marketing communications and how they are used to optimize marketing messages, including the use of digital media. Learners will be able to develop an integrated marketing communications plan. | 15 | Opt |
| Sales | To provide learners with knowledge and understanding of sales and the principles and practices of professional selling in the business environment. | 15 | Opt |
| Branding | To enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of branding and its impact on the success of organisations. | 15 | Opt |
| Management Information Systems | To enable learners to examine the use of information systems within organisations. The learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the contribution information systems make to the development and management of organisations. | 15 | Opt |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | This unit will allow learners to gain knowledge and understanding of why supply chains are important to business organisations. The unit will allow learners to gain an understanding of how to resolve strategic supply chain management issues and to consider the impact of technology on supply chains. | 15 | Opt |
| Managing Change | The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to manage change within an organisation. Learners will develop an understanding of the need for managing change and the different models that can be used to support this process. | 15 | Opt |
| Risk Management | The aim of this unit is to help learners develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of managing risks in business organisations and enable them to develop an effective risk management plan. | 15 | Opt |
| Project Management | The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the process of identifying appropriate and feasible projects. Learner will also understand how the projects can be planned and monitored in order to achieve business objectives. | 15 | Opt |
| Human Resource Management | The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge understanding and skills in human resource management and consider contemporary issues that affect human resource management within organisations. | 15 | Opt |
Additional Information
The learning outcomes will be achieved by the use of the following learning and teaching methods and strategies:
- Learning and teaching situations such as lectures, tutorials and seminars
- Live and simulated case studies
- Independent and group activities (class and non-class based)
- Speakers and subject specialists
The lectures & course material and assessments will be in English Language.
The faculties will be drawn from Corporate Sector & the Academy field.
Testimonial
I was hesitating to join the programme initially because of my work responsibilities. But after joining I realized that proper planning in IIMT Studies has made the herculean task effortless to carry on, with my profession. The programme has helped to improve competency in my Profession.
First of all, I would like to say “THANKS” to whole crew of IIMT Studies and also would like say thanks for giving a chance to share my experience in ALUMNI Magazine as well. It has been great pleasure and wonderful journey with IIMT off campus study since past few years to full fill my dream and achieve milestone in my pro
The lecturers have an in-depth knowledge of the subjects matter and are able to help us understand the subjects through the use of simple English language more importantly there are ever ready to provide more insight by clarifying and answering questions from us. So far, it has been encouraging and very helpful.
