Level 8 (Irl) Diploma in Business Management.

Overview

The ABMA Education Level 6 (UK) / Level 8 (Ireland) Diploma in Business Management (RQF) consists of 6 mandatory units, as follows:

Unit 1: Strategic Management

Unit 2: Global Strategies for Growth

Unit 3: Financial Management

Unit 4: Economics

Unit 5: Project Management

Unit 6: International Marketing

COURSE DETAILS

Unit 1: Strategic Management:

By the end of this unit a learner will be able to:

1. Analyse the purpose of operational, tactical and strategic planning

2. Evaluate strategic management concepts, theories and models in a contemporary context

3. Evaluate key issues in the development of international strategies

4. Apply knowledge of strategic management and planning techniques to a given situation

Unit 2: Global Strategies for Growth:

By the end of this unit a learner will be able to:

1. Analyse the factors which drive globalisation

2. Evaluate opportunities for growth in a global business environment

3. Evaluate the impact of global business on an organisation

4. Evaluate the impact of global business on host and home countries

Unit 3: Financial Management:

By the end of this unit a learner will be able to:

1. Analyse the principles of corporate financial and accounting management

2. Evaluate different sources of debt and equity funding

3. Apply analytical techniques and methods to the investment decision-making process

4. Evaluate the impact of globalisation on financial and accounting management

Unit 4: Economics:

By the end of this unit a learner will be able to:

1. Analyse ways in which different market structures impact on organisations

2. Evaluate how contemporary developments in the macro and micro economic environments impact on business

3. Apply the economic theory of costs to the outputs of different types of organisations

4. Evaluate the importance of market equilibrium for business decision-making processes

Unit 5: Project Management:

By the end of this unit a learner will be able to:

1. Analyse the concept, theories and models of project management

2. Evaluate the application of the project lifecycle to a given context

3. Evaluate the leadership and management of a given project

4. Apply project management techniques to a given project

Unit 6: International Marketing:

By the end of this unit a learner will be able to:

1. Analyse the role of marketing during expansion from domestic markets to a globalised market

2. Analyse the marketing strategies and tactics undertaken by organisations to expand from a domestic market to a global market

3. Evaluate the influences/impact of externalities in a globalised marketing context

4. Evaluate models, concepts and frameworks used in a global marketing context

ASSESSMENTS – NO EXAMINATIONS

There are no examinations.

Instead learners complete written assessments for each unit which are marked by the ABMA’s examiners.

Who is this course for?

This course is best suited to learners who are progressing in their careers.

At Level 6 (UK) / Level 8 (Ireland) learners are expected to critically think and engage with the learning material.

The Level 6 (UK) / Level 8 (Ireland) qualification has greater emphasis on the strategic aspect of business management, and, as such, the units have a strategic bias.

The knowledge and understanding gained through the units should enable learners to support organisations to gain competitive advantage whilst considering the local and global influences.

Entry is open – and all learners should have a reasonable chance for success. However, applicants should have, as a minimum, the following:

Three A levels, or equivalent, at pass or above
A Level 3 qualification in business
An internationally recognised equivalent qualification
If you are a Mature Learner, your career profile will be considered to assess if you could be successful in studying at Level 4.

Competency in English language must be at:

CEFR Level B2
Pearson PTE Level B2
IELTS of 5.5
Or equivalent.

Career path

Departmental management and leadership roles with a view to progressing to more senior or strategic roles in the future.