Business Management Course (Level 3 Award)

Business Management

NCFE (Level 3 Award) 

If you'd like to gain the skills needed to launch a career in Business Management, the distance learning Business Management course is ideal. The distance learning Business Management course provides training in proven techniques which can be used to motivate people and build their self-esteem. With this home study course, a personal tutor is available to help you through the course. Additionally, our student advisors are only a phone call away. What's more, because the Business Management course is so comprehensive, no prior knowledge or skills are required.

Managers are possibly the most crucial factor to the success of any business. Every component in a business is important but it’s up to the manager to pull the components together and make them work successfully. That is why skilled managers are so valuable in today’s business climate where issues of quality, cost and competition are key to business success. Good business management is not just about intuition, being a good leader or being assertive; it has become a science relying upon skills and knowledge.

Imagine yourself as a manager – higher pay, greater job security, prestige, not to mention a strong sense of personal satisfaction. It’s within your power to make the dream a reality with the Learning Business Management Diploma. So, if you see yourself as having a bright career as a business manager, then enrolling on the Business Management course could be the best thing you’ve done.

COURSE KEY TOPICS 
Management skills and issuesStructure and authorityModels of managementThe growth of international businessPlanning and organisingUsing the marketing mixLeading and controlling the business

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE

"Training from home let me study when and how long I wanted, therefore I had no restrictions. I feel it was better than if I had attended my local college." — Jessica A. B.

HOME STUDY SUPPORT 

You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online support portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

We send the course out in bite size units, you then read through the course in your own time and complete the assignments which you send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments. However, one sentence answers will be rejected and you will have to re-submit it for marking.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

COURSE DURATION 

We recommended you spend approximately 100 hours of your time studying for the Business Management course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 2 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 4 hours a week you could complete it in six months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Business Management NCFE Level 3 Award in as little as six months, or take up to 12 months, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Business Management and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

COURSE FEES 

The enrolment fee for the Business Management home study course is £618.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £495 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £195 and then 4 equal payments of £105.93 per month.The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

For International Students who wish to enrol - click here 
(Plus £40 for Postage & Packing)

QUALIFICATION 

NCFE Level 3 Award in Business Management
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This is a dual certification course. You will receive a certificate from both the College and also the National Awarding body NCFE. Fees for both are included in the course fee.

About NCFE
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS 

Managers not only run a company, they are the company. In the competitive world, the fortunes of individual businesses rise and fall as a direct result of management decisions at every level. Without managers, a company is little more than office space and machinery. Managers must pull together all the components of an organisation to be productive, thus ensuring the business’s success.

Employment prospects are very good for today’s skilled managers. From small retail operations to major corporations, businesses who wish to maintain a competitive edge, need good managers who can demonstrate strong leadership skills.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Business Management home study course and earn your award:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning.
2. A full range of student services, including:Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)Comprehensive Study Guide & Study PlanGuide to Effective Study TechniquesHow to approach exams without fear
3. An NCFE Quality Assured Level 3 Award upon course completion.
4. One year educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone.
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students.

FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION

If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements below.

For Windows:
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

For Macintosh:
Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

From time to time we may enrol our students with our partner sites; this is dependent on the number of students enrolling on a particular course and course material availability. If this happens, nothing changes for you other than the name of the college administering your course. We will continue to be your point of contact; you will get the exact same course you have enrolled on with the same high level of quality content and support.

WHAT TO DO NOW?

Step One: It's simple - all you need to do now is choose whether you want to pay in instalments or in full and then click on the relevant enrolment button at the top of this page.

Step Two: Once you have selected your payment option to enrol you will be redirected (this can take a few seconds) to our PayPal payment page for you to select your payment method and complete your enrolment.

Step Three: Within 7 days (normally 48 hours) your enrolment papers and course materials will be with you. A tutor and a dedicated support advisor will also be allocated to you.

That's it..... Thanks and wishing you the best of luck with your studies.

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