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

• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, including the ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
• Develop skills relevant to launching and managing entrepreneurial ventures
• Collaborate effectively within diverse teams, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and contribute to cross-functional teams
• Discover trends in technologies that can enhance business processes
• Understand research techniques to contribute to the academic and practical understanding of business management.
• Demonstrate skills in adapting to evolving business conditions and industry trends
• Implement effective change management strategies to navigate organizational transitions
• Foster a commitment to continuous learning and stay current with industry best practices
• Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance business management skills and knowledge

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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.