The BM programme is a comprehensive and detailed programme which covers the knowledge and skills required in modern business practice. The programme provides you with an appreciation of the theoretical issues involved in the study of business whilst also helping you to develop a range of practical skills which will enhance your value to employers. Major topics covered in the BM programme include management, marketing, economics and accounting.
Qualifications available
ABE Level 3 Certificate in Business Essentials
Gain an introductory understanding of how businesses are run and develop contemporary workplace skills which will enable you to add value to your organisation or future employer.
ABE Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management
A good general grounding in core aspects of business, designed for those who wish to go quickly onto the next ABE Level and into employment. If you wish to progress to a university degree, the eight unit – 120 credit – Diploma is likely to provide more favourable progression options in the long term.
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Provides a thorough grounding in Business Management and a great springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study. Year one of a Bachelors degree is at the same level.
ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Develop a strategic understanding of contemporary business management principles and practical application. Year two of a Bachelors degree is at the same level.
ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Develops the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset you need to excel in a leadership role. The final year of a Bachelors degree is at the same level.
Level 3 Certificate – 1 Unit
Level 4 Foundation Diploma – 4 Unit
- Dynamic Business Environments
- Enterprising Organisations
- Employability and Self-development
- Finance for Managers
Level 4 Diploma – 8 Unit
- Dynamic Business Environments
- Enterprising Organisations
- Employability and Self-development
- Finance for Managers
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Project Management
- Dynamic and Collaborative Teams
Level 5 Diploma – 6 Unit (4 compulsory and any 2 from other)
- Managing Agile Organisations and People
- Innovation and Business Performance
- Effective Financial Management
- International Business Economics and Markets
- Operations Management (other)
- Analytical Decision-making (other)
- Managing Stakeholder Relationships (other)
Level 6 Diploma – 6 Unit (4 compulsory and any 2 from other)
- Leading Strategic Change
- Business Strategy and Decision-making
- Developing International Markets
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Strategic Stakeholder Relationships (other)
- Corporate Finance (other)
- Advanced Project Management (other)
