Introduction
This substantial qualification in Management at Level 6 has been developed to conform to the requirements of the RQF, to meet the requirements of employers and the needs of learners and our centres. This qualification covers key areas of management such as Leadership and Research with a wide range of optional units in areas such as Finance, HR, Marketing and Personal Development. It also provides entry to an MBA at a range of universities in the UK and overseas. The qualification prepares learners for a range of careers. This is done through mandatory units that include a Business Research Project.
Rules of combination
The ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Management is a 60-credit qualification. To achieve this qualification all learners must complete two of the four core units totalling 30 credits. Learners then select the core qualification or one of four pathways: Finance, Managing People, Operations Management or Sales and Marketing.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Level | Credit | GLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Units | ||||
| H/615/2706 | Leadership and Management | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| M/615/2708 | Research Project | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| T/615/2712 | Managing Quality and Service Delivery | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| A/615/2713 | Personal Leadership and Management Development | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| Optional Units | ||||
| F/615/2714 | Financial Decision Making for Managers | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| J/615/2715 | Accounting | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| L/615/2716 | Managing Finance in the Public Sector | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| R/615/2717 | Economics for Business | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| Y/615/2718 | Factors Determining Marketing Strategies | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| D/615/2719 | Marketing Communications | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| R/615/2720 | Sales | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| Y/615/2721 | Branding | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| D/615/2722 | Management Information Systems | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| H/615/2723 | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| K/615/2724 | Managing Change | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| M/615/2725 | Risk Management | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| T/615/2726 | Project Management | 6 | 15 | 60 |
| A/615/2727 | Human Resource Management | 6 | 15 | 60 |
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above. For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include:
- one- or two-years study of Business, Management or related qualifications at a Higher Education Institution
- a level 5 qualification in Business, Management or related subjects for example an ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Management
- other equivalent international qualifications