Qualification Overview

This qualification is designed to provide students with the essential skills for effective people management within a business-focused organizational setting. The curriculum covers leadership styles, team management, and strategies to enhance team performance. Emphasis is placed on developing strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive work environment. Additionally, the course addresses ethical decision-making and professionalism specific to the field of business management.

The program also concentrates on cultivating a deep understanding of ethics and commercial accountability tailored to business management. Students will explore ethical decision-making frameworks with a focus on corporate governance, social responsibility, and ethical obligations to stakeholders. There will be a critical assessment of how ethical practices impact financial performance and the reputation of a business organization. Furthermore, the qualification aims to build a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles within the context of business management. Students will explore various financial decision-making techniques such as budgeting, investment appraisal, and analysis of capital structure. The emphasis will be on financial planning, risk management, and optimizing financial resources to achieve organizational objectives. Additionally, students will study financial reporting and analysis, interpreting statements to guide informed decision-making in business operations.

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Learning Outcomes

• Master various leadership styles and team strategies for optimal performance.
• Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Apply ethical decision-making, emphasizing governance and stakeholder obligations.
• Demonstrate professionalism tailored to business management.
• Gain insights into ethics and commercial accountability in a business context.
• Utilize financial decision-making techniques, emphasizing budgeting, investment, and risk management for organizational optimization.
• Analyze financial statements for informed decision-making in both accounting and business operations.
• Recognize the interconnectedness of ethical practices with financial performance and organizational reputation.
• Strategically manage financial resources for maximum impact on organizational objectives.
• Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to navigate complex business management scenarios.

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Entry Requirements

• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
• Learners who have work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business management.