COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management is a 240 credit course designed to fast track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate degree in Business and Management, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning. The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a University Degree.
This course is made up of 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits) and 10 level 5 modules (120 credits), each level also includes 8 written assignments. If a student decides to only study 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 approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources.
The Diplomas are awarded by ATHE.
ELIGIBILITY
To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling onto the Level 5 course, you must have attained a Level 4 or equivalent.
CAREER PATH
Successful completion of the full Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and final year of an accredited Undergraduate Degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.
ASSESSMENT
The ATHE Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management has 10 modules and 8 written assignments at each level. On completion of the modules, students will be given the assignment questions. The assignments are approximately 3000-5000 words each.
COURSE FEES
Academic Year 1 - Euro 7,500 Academic Year 2 -Euro 6,500
FUNDING
This course is eligible for funding under the Get Qualified Scheme. Upon Successful completion of the course, students will be able to recover up to 70% of expenses on both the registration and tuition fees paid when starting the course. (Click here for more information)
PROGRESSION ROUTE
Holders of this Diploma are eligible to progress to the following programmes:
RECOGNITION
The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management is awarded by ATHE and is recognised by NCFHE at MQF Level 5.
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management is awarded by ATHE and is recognised by NCFHE at MQF Level 5.
Level 4 Modules:
Level 5 Modules :
For further information about learning outcomes, learning and assessment procedures for each module of the
Level 5 course, kindly click the link below to download ATHE's detailed course information document.
For further information about learning outcomes, learning and assessment procedures for each module of the
Level 4 course, kindly click the link below to download ATHE's detailed course information document.