The level 4/5 diploma in business management is a 240-credit course designed to accelerate students to the final year of an associated undergraduate degree in business and management. This can be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning.
The level 4 modules and assignments are equivalent to the first year of a university degree, while the level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year.
The course includes 10 level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 level 5 modules (120 credits), each with 6 written assignments. If a student only studies at level 4, they will receive 120 credits and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.
Each module consists of about 40 guided learning hours, with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material, including recommended exercises, readings, and internet resources.