Entrepreneurship and Management Diploma

Our Entrepreneurship and Management course lets you choose from completing a Level 4 Diploma (120 credits), Level 5 Diploma (120 credits), or both combined (240 credits) through Qualifi. This course is carefully designed to equip you with the essential skills to thrive in today’s business world.

You can study fully online and start whenever you like — with complete flexibility. Each module for Level 4 and Level 5 involves around 40 hours of guided online learning, plus an extra 30 to 50 hours of optional materials such as exercises, recommended reading, digital resources, and self-assessment tasks.

To finish the course, you’ll submit 10 assignments at Level 4 and 6 assignments at Level 5. Each assignment is about 2,000 to 3,000 words long. Once you successfully complete your assignments, you’ll earn a Qualifi diploma and have the option to upgrade your qualification to a full bachelor’s degree at various UK universities.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to one-on-one tutor support, interactive webinars, social learning forums, and additional resources to help you complete your diploma smoothly. We also share information about our academic standards and professional affiliations to ensure you get the best learning experience possible.

Level 4 Modules

• Managing Business Operations — Learn the key functions of business operations and how they fit into the bigger picture.
  
• Business Environment — Understand the external factors affecting businesses and how to manage change effectively.
  
• Personal Effectiveness — Build skills in time management, problem-solving, decision-making, and stress management.
  
• The Entrepreneurial Manager — Discover different approaches to entrepreneurial management and how it drives organizational change.
  
• Business Planning and Goal Setting — Learn how to set and achieve strategic goals within an organisation.
  
• The Manager’s Toolkit — Explore useful management tools and how to apply them.
  
• Managing and Using Finance — Gain insight into financial management, accounting, and reporting.
  
• Managing and Using Marketing — Understand marketing fundamentals including planning and both internal and external marketing strategies.
  
• Psychology of Entrepreneurship — Study the psychological factors that influence entrepreneurial success.
  
• Innovation and Creativity — Explore how to foster innovation and creativity in business.
  

Level 5 Modules

• The Entrepreneurial Manager — Deepen your knowledge of entrepreneurial traits such as innovation, leadership, and risk-taking.
  
• Organisational Structures — Examine what shapes organisational structures including culture and strategy.
  
• Practical Accounting Analysis — Learn how to analyze financial accounts to support decision-making.
  
• Business Planning and Goal Setting — Develop strategic plans and set clear business objectives.
  
• Politics and Business — Understand how political and economic policies impact businesses.
  
• Business Law — Study legal responsibilities relevant to managers, including employment and contract law.
  
• Managing in Today’s World — Explore current trends like sustainability and ethical leadership.
  
• Performance Management — Discover techniques to improve staff and business performance.
  
• Marketing and Sales Planning — Create detailed marketing and sales strategies based on market research.
  
• Quantitative Skills — Apply numeric analysis, financial modelling, and statistics to business challenges.
  

Assignment Topics

Level 4 Assignments Include:

• Managing business operations
  
• Business environment
  
• Personal effectiveness
  
• The entrepreneurial manager
  
• Business planning and goal setting
  
• The manager’s toolkit
  
• Managing and using finance
  
• Managing and using marketing
  
• Psychology and entrepreneurship
  
• Innovation and creativity

Level 5 Assignments Include:

• Business development
  
• Business models and growing organisations
  
• Customer management
  
• Responding to the changing business environment
• Risk management and organisations
• Effective decision making

To join the Level 4 Entrepreneurship and Management course, you need to be 18 or older and have completed a full secondary education, such as 2 A-levels or an equivalent qualification.

If you don’t have these qualifications but have relevant work experience, you may still be eligible. Contact our friendly team at 0333 772 1158 to discuss your options.

To enrol on Level 5, you must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Entrepreneurship and Management.

Course Fees and Payment Options

• Level 4: £2,900
  Pay just £20 upfront, then £120 per month over 24 months – interest-free.
  
• Level 5: £2,900
  Pay £20 deposit, then £120 monthly over 24 months interest-free.
  
• Both Levels (4 & 5): £3,500
  Start with a £20 deposit, then £145 monthly for 24 months, interest-free.
  

You can pay by:

• Credit or debit card
  
• Bank transfer
  
• Interest-free monthly instalments
  
• PayPal
  
• Western Union
  
• ELCAS funding (for eligible learners)

Completing the Level 4/5 Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Management prepares you for exciting roles such as:

• Business Owner
  
• Startup Founder
  
• Project Manager
  
• Management Consultant
  
• Product Manager
  

The course builds strong foundations in entrepreneurial thinking, strategic planning, and leadership — skills that will help you succeed in a dynamic business world.

You can also choose to progress to a full bachelor’s degree with a top-up year at many UK universities or explore further professional development in leadership, innovation, or small business management.

After completing the Level 4 & 5 diplomas, you can progress to a third-year ‘top-up’ degree (BA top-up) at many UK universities, either online or on campus. Here are some options and their indicative fees:

• Coventry University – BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership
  London or Coventry Campus – £10,000
  
• Northampton University – BSc (Hons) International Accounting – £9,250
  
• University of Derby – BSc (Hons) Business and Management – £5,200
  
• Westcliff University – Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on-campus)
  
• University of Hertfordshire – BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
  
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) – BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
  
• Edinburgh Napier University – BA in Business Management, Business and Enterprise, or Sales Management – £4,600
  
• University of Sunderland – BA (Hons) Business and Management (on-campus) – £9,250
  
• University of Cumbria – BA (Hons) Global Business Management or International Business Management (on-campus) – £9,250 UK / £13,250 International
  

Note: UK and EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up year.

Sample Certificate

Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Business Management Sample Certificate and Transcript

Qualification Number: 601/6048/2

Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Business Management Sample Certificate and Transcript

Qualification Number: 601/6049/4