Unit purpose and aim(s)
The world is changing at an ever-increasing rate, consumers are becoming more sophisticated and technology is part of our everyday lives.
In order to be successful a business needs to be able respond to changes by assessing the opportunities and threats posed by the external environment as well as its own internal strengths and weaknesses.
In this unit you will use a range of relevant tools and frameworks to analyse the impact of dynamic business environments and volatile markets on an organisation’s ability to compete successfully. This analysis is what shapes business strategy.
Assessed by a timed open book exam.
Qualifications for this unit:
ABE Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Qualifications for this unit
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing
Provides a thorough grounding in the core principles of marketing and business management. The first year of a Bachelors degree is at the same level.
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management and Human Resources
Gain a thorough grounding in contemporary Business Management with a particular focus on principles of Human Resources (HR). Year one of a Bachelors degree is at the same level.
ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
This qualification gives you a thorough grounding in Business Management and is a great a springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study. It is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.
For a full overview download the qualification specification:
ABE Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management
The shorter Foundation Diploma provides a good general grounding in core aspects of business. It will also give you the tools to develop yourself in a way that will support your long term career progression.
It is designed for those who wish to further their career or progress quickly onto the next ABE Level and then go onto employment. If you wish to progress to a university degree, the 8 Unit - 120 credit - Diploma is likely to provide more favourable progression options in the long term.