ATHE
Level 3
QN: 610/1763/2
Curriculum Active
ATHE Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1080 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ATHE
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
1080 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of effective internal and external communication
- Can communicate complex business information effectively in both oral and written forms
- Understand how organisations communicate with customers
- Can review personal communication skills
2
Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range of stakeholders who have an interest and influence on a business
- Understand the sectors of an economy
- Can conduct a STEEPLE analysis and understand the impact of external factors on organisations
- Understand the changing nature and pattern of employment
3
How Businesses and Organisations Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the objectives of organisations
- Understand the importance of customers and customer service for organisations
- Understand the organisational structures and legal identities of organisations
- Understand the resources required by organisations
- Understand basic financial statements
4
Human Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of the Human Resource Function (HR)
- Understand HR responsibilities when recruiting employees or terminating employee contracts
- Understand how employees are supported and developed
- Understand how employees are monitored
5
International Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of international trade
- Understand the impact of exchange rates on a business
- Understand the nature of trade agreements between countries
- Understand barriers to trading internationally
6
Introduction to Financial Controls in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business costs and breakeven
- Understand the importance of managing budgets
- Can calculate and analyse basic financial ratios
- Understand the importance of monitoring cash flow
7
Leading and Managing People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements of leadership and management
- Understand how employees are led and managed
- Understand how managers and leaders support employees
- Understand how employees are motivated
- Can review own leadership and management skills
8
Market Research
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles of marketing that underpin market research
- Understand how legislation and ethics impact onmarket research activity
- Can select and plan market research
- Undertake research and interpret results for the chosen market research
- Can report on findings and results for the chosen market research
- Can review own research skills
9
Online Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of websites and emails for marketing
- Understand Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Can create business content for a social media platform
- Understand online marketing data and legal regulation
10
Organisational Strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between organisational vision, mission statement and objectives
- Understand the importance of strategic planning for growth
- Understand organisational culture and values
- Understand how information is used by management
- Understand organisational change and how it is managed
11
Principles of Marketing and Sales
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the sales and marketing relationship
- Understand the price and promotion elements of the marketing mix
- Understand the product and place elements of the marketing mix
- Understand the importance of elements of the marketing mix for services
- Understand how to develop a marketing plan
12
Working in Teams
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles of working in teams
- Understand leadership and motivation when working in teams
- Understand how to work in a team
- Can review own employability skills
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1763/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2023