ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management
The Level 5 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management is a 120 credit size qualification,
equivalent in size and level to the second year of a bachelor’s degree.
At level 5, learners are expected to understand the more strategic aspects of business administration
as well as governance structure and organisational context. Learners must achieve a minimum of 120
credits to achieve the qualification. They must complete the nine mandatory units, worth 100 credits
and two optional units worth a minimum of 20 credits.
The Diploma allows learners to acquire knowledge and understanding in a range of subject areas and
to develop some of the key skills they require to work as an administrative manager. This is done
through a combination of mandatory units together with a choice of options.
Term-1: Mandatory units
- Operations Management
- Information for Strategic Decision Making
- Advanced Finance for Business Managers
Term-2: Mandatory units (Continue)
- The Context of Corporate Governance
- Organisational Analysis and Change
- Human Resource Management
Term-3: Mandatory units (Continue)
- Knowledge Management Strategy
- Leadership, Motivation and Group Dynamics
- Business Research
Term-4: Optional units (any two)
- Economics for Business
- Organisational Facilities Management
- Islamic Finance
- Financial Systems and Auditing
- Small Business Enterprise
- European Business
- Business Ethics
- Economics for Business
Course Structure
Learners must complete 120 credits. This includes all nine mandatory units, worth 100 credits, and
two optional units with a minimum credit value of 20.
Key Facts
Minimum age: 18+
Course length: 4 terms
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent
Location: Barking
Assessment: Continuous assessment