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ATHE Level-5

Diploma Business Management

Introduction

The ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Business and Management is a 60-credit qualification regulated by Ofqual, and equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree. This diploma builds on prior knowledge gained at Level 4, expanding students’ understanding of advanced business functions, strategic thinking, and managerial decision-making. Learners can progress directly into the final year of an undergraduate degree at select partner universities in the UK and abroad.

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Affiliated By

ATHE- Awards for Training and Higher Education, is a globally recognised UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and other international bodies. ATHE offers high-quality qualifications in fields such as business, law, computing, and health & social care. With a strong focus on academic excellence, learner progression, and centre support, ATHE empowers institutions and students to achieve meaningful academic and professional outcomes.

How will I be assessed?

Assessed entirely via written assignments

Internal grading structure: Pass / Merit / Distinction

No exams

Includes formative feedback and summative assessment tasks

Modules and credits hours

Students must complete 2 mandatory and 2 optional units.

Business Organisations in a Global Context

Mandatory

Credits:15

The aim of this unit is to develop the skills required for the learner to formulate an appropriate research question and to design and undertake a research project to answer that research question.

People
Management

Mandatory

Credits:15

This unit will provide an overview of key aspects of business. LearnersThis unit will enable learnes to understand how to manage individuals and teams will develop knowledge and understanding of business objectives and structure, customer service, and resource requirements.

Information for Strategic Decision Making

Optional

Credits:10

This unit examines how information supports strategic decision making in organisations. This involves making use of the appropriate management tools and models, including quantitative techniques.

Advanced Finance for Business Managers

Optional

Credits:10

This unit explores the concepts of cash flow forecasting, marginal costing, capital investment appraisal and financial ratios. It investigates how business managers use financial information to plan, control and make effective decisions.

Managing
Communication

Optional

Credits:15

This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of communication within and between organisations

Finance for
Managers

Optional

Credits:15

The unit aims to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of the sources and use of finance in organisations and how to evaluate and interpret financial data.

Research
Project

Optional

Credits:15

The aim of this unit is to develop the skills required for the learner to formulate an appropriate research question and to design and undertake a research project to answer that research question

Marketing Principles and Practice

Optional

Credits:15

The aim of this unit is to develop knowledge and understanding of general marketing principles and their application in business.

Manage Sustainability in an Organisation

Optional

Credits:15

This unit will enable learners to acquire the knowledge and understanding of sustainability, as it relates to organisations.  This includes the legal and regulatory requirements and how to achieve relevant quality standards.

Small Business
Enterprise

Optional

Credits:15

To provide the learner with an understanding of the importance of small business enterprises in today’s business environment. Also, an understanding of the development, management and administration of small business enterprises

Planning and New Business Venture

Optional

Credits:15

This unit will develop knowledge and understanding of new business ventures and skills associated with planning a venture.  By studying this unit, learners will develop an understanding of business types and the factors that determine the success or otherwise of a new business venture

Business
Law

Optional

Credits:15

This unit aims to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of some of the main aspects of business law which impact on organisations

Operations
Management

Optional

Credits:15

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the nature of the operations function and the role of those managing it.

Information for Strategic Decision Making

Optional

Credits:15

This unit will provide the learner with an understanding of the role, value and sources of information needed in order to make strategic decisions

Financial Systems and Auditing

Optional

Credits:15

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the range of performance measures needed to analyse and determine organisational performance, and the change processes that can then be used to improve organisational performance.

Financial Systems and Auditing

Optional

Credits:15

Learners will develop an understanding of the management of financial accounting systems and the reporting processes required when conducting an audit.

Business
Ethics

Optional

Credits:15

This unit will enable the learner to develop knowledge and understanding of business ethics and the effects ethics can have on organisations, including planning and the management of their goals and activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification

–  A Level 4 qualification (e.g. ATHE Level 4 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business/Management)
– Equivalent international qualifications
– Relevant work experience may also be considered

English Proficiency

– IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
 – CEFR B2 / CAE 162+ / PTE Academic 42–49

Age Requirement

18 years and above

Fee Structure

The fee structure for ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Business and Management is as follow:

Qualification Amount in PKR
Tuition Fee
Rs. 235,000/-
Library Fee
Rs. 10,000/-
Student Activity Fee
Rs. 10,000/-
Admission Fee
Rs. 45,000/-
Total Fee
Rs. 300,000/-

ATHE

The fee structure for ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Business and Management is as follow:

Qualification Amount in GBP
Total
£400

University Progression

The opportunity for our students to advance to the next stage of their academic journey, by progressing to a partner university in the UK or abroad to complete your undergraduate degree. It allows  our students to begin their studies locally and finish internationally, offering global exposure and academic flexibility.

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FAQs

 It’s a 60-credit, Ofqual-regulated qualification equivalent to the second year of a UK undergraduate degree. It prepares students for final-year university entry or advanced roles in business.

 All modules are assessed through written assignments. There are no exams.

Students complete 4 modules: 2 mandatory units and 2 optional units selected from a wide range of business and management topics.

You can progress directly into the final year of a business-related bachelor’s degree at a partner university or apply for advanced entry at other institutions globally.

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