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Diploma in Business Management
The Business Management programme develops the skills required to supervise business operations, manage people and resources, understand financial information, and support business growth.
The official programme comprises 12 subjects and can be studied through classroom, online or distance-learning arrangements. The published duration is approximately 9 months to 3 years, depending on the study route and pace.
Career progression pathway
Foundation — Business Administrator
Business fundamentals, bookkeeping, business literacy and workplace numeracy.
Intermediate — Senior Business Administrator
Management, economics, marketing, office and legal practice.
Upper Intermediate — Business Accountant
Financial statements and human resources, with stronger accounting and administrative capabilities.
Advanced — Business Management and Strategy
International business, financial management, advanced reporting and research.
The exact award title and progression route depend on the applicable ICB qualification pathway. The career titles above are indicative outcomes, not automatic job appointments.
2. Curriculum outline
Level 1 — Foundation
3 subjects
1. Business Management 1 (BMT1)
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Management principles and organisational structures
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Management roles, responsibilities and business environments
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Financial planning, costing and pricing
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Working capital and introductory business taxation
2. Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
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Double-entry bookkeeping and source documents
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Journals, ledgers and trial balances
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Debtors, creditors and bank reconciliations
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VAT fundamentals and introductory financial statements
3. Business Literacy (BUSL)
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Professional communication and workplace readiness
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Business numeracy, ratios, percentages and interest
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Written reports and interpretation of business information
Expected outcome: A foundation in business operations, communication and financial administration.
Level 2 — Intermediate
3 additional subjects
4. Office and Legal Practice (OLRP)
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Office administration and diary management
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Business correspondence, reports and minutes
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Records, confidential information and document control
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Business law, office procedures and cash control
5. Business Management 2 (BMT2)
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Planning, organising and decision-making
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Leadership, motivation and control
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Management theory and organisational behaviour
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Economic systems, economic cycles and forecasting
6. Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR)
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Consumer needs and market analysis
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Product, price, place and promotion
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Marketing strategy and competitive advantage
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Public relations, communication and marketing plans
Expected outcome: Students can support management, coordinate administrative functions and contribute to marketing and business planning.
Level 3 — Upper Intermediate
2 additional subjects
7. Financial Statements (FNST)
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Accounting adjustments and year-end procedures
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Financial statements for sole proprietors and partnerships
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Depreciation and financial reporting
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Cash flow statements and interpretation
8. Human Resources and Labour Relations (HRLR)
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Recruitment, selection and employee induction
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Performance and compensation management
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Human resource development
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Labour relations, employment legislation and dispute resolution
Expected outcome: Students develop stronger financial reporting and human resource administration capabilities.
Level 4 — Advanced
4 additional subjects
9. Business Management 3 (BMT3)
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Strategic management and international business
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International trade and global business environments
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Market entry strategies and joint ventures
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International organisational structures and cultures
10. Financial Management and Control (FMCL)
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Management information systems
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Financial management and control
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Inventory, labour and overhead cost control
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Job costing, contract costing and introductory auditing
11. Financial Reporting and Regulatory Framework (FRRF)
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Financial reporting principles and accounting standards
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Assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses
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Leases, financial instruments and income tax accounting
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Cash flows, consolidated statements and company reporting requirements
12. Research Theory and Practice (RTAP)
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Research questions, objectives and literature reviews
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Research methodology and data analysis
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Conclusions and practical recommendations
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Research mini-dissertation
Expected outcome: Advanced knowledge of business strategy, financial management, reporting and business research.
Grade 11 or an equivalent qualification for Business Management entry.
Assess English comprehension, numeracy and basic computer skills.
Curriculum and textbooks
Digital resources
Subjects
12
Four programme levels
Duration
9 mo–3 yr
Depending on study pace
Portfolio of Evidence
30%
Assignments and online tests
Final examination
70%
Published pass mark: 60%