Overview

The objective of the Level 6 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organizations. It designed to ensure that each learner is ‘business ready’: a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of business and management and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change.

The content of the qualification is focused on leadership and people management, strategic human resource management, operations management, sustainable business practice, financial decision making as well as the business research skills expected of a manager.

The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. Successful completion of the Level 6 Diploma in Business Management qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the Level 6 Diploma in Business Management qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognized qualification
• Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programmed)
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. 

Equivalences

Qualifications at RQF Level 6 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours, Bachelor’s Degrees, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

Qualification structure

The Level 6 Diploma in Business Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Leadership and People Management (20 credits)
• Business Research Project (20 credits)
• Operations Management (20 credits)
• Financial Decision Making (20 credits)
• Sustainable Business Practices (20 credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centers only.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the center and externally verified by Brit Institute. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Curriculum

Business Management Curriculum

Semester 1: Advanced Business Strategy

1. Module 1: Strategic Management
   • Formulating and implementing business strategies
   • Strategic analysis and decision-making
   • Competitive advantage and industry analysis
2. Module 2: Corporate Governance and Ethics
   • Principles of corporate governance
   • Business ethics and social responsibility
   • Ethical leadership and compliance
3. Module 3: Global Business and International Expansion
   • Globalization and its impact on business
   • International market entry strategies
   • Cross-cultural management and negotiations
4. Module 4: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
   • Innovation strategies and processes
   • Entrepreneurial mindset and opportunities
   • Corporate entrepreneurship and innovation management
5. Module 5: Business Research and Analytics
   • Research methodologies in business
   • Data analysis and interpretation
   • Evidence-based decision-making in business

Semester 2: Advanced Leadership and Management

6. Module 6: Leadership Development
   • Leadership theories and models
   • Leadership in complex and diverse organizations
   • Leadership for change and innovation
7. Module 7: Strategic Human Resource Management
   • HRM in strategic planning
   • Talent management and development
   • Employee engagement and performance management
8. Module 8: Organizational Development and Change Management
   • Organizational development theories and practices
   • Change management strategies and models
   • Leading and managing organizational change
9. Module 9: Financial Management for Executives
   • Financial statement analysis and interpretation
   • Capital budgeting and financial decision-making
   • Financial risk management and derivatives
10. Module 10: Marketing Strategy and Brand Management
    • Advanced marketing strategies
    • Brand development and management
    • Digital marketing and omnichannel strategies

Semester 3: Specializations in Business Management

11. Module 11: Supply Chain and Operations Management
    • Supply chain optimization and logistics
    • Quality management and continuous improvement
    • Sustainable operations and risk mitigation
12. Module 12: Project Management
    • Project planning and scheduling
    • Risk management and project execution
    • Project management software and tools
13. Module 13: Financial Risk Management
    • Risk assessment and mitigation
    • Financial derivatives and hedging strategies
    • Credit risk management and regulatory compliance
14. Module 14: Strategic Innovation Management
    • Open innovation and collaboration
    • Technology adoption and disruptive innovation
    • Intellectual property and innovation protection
15. Module 15: Capstone Project
    • Students work on a comprehensive research project, consulting project, or business plan, addressing a real-world business challenge.

Semester 4: Internship and Career Development

16. Internship or Extended Practicum
    • Extended internship in a business organization or consulting firm
    • Apply advanced management skills in a real-world setting
17. Industry Seminars and Workshops
    • Guest lectures from industry professionals
    • Workshops on career development and emerging business trends
18. Professional Development and Networking
    • Resume building and interview preparation
    • Networking with professionals and organizations
    • Job placement assistance
19. Final Assessment and Certification
    • Evaluation of the internship experience and capstone project
    • Award of Level 6 Diploma in Business Management