Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration

Overview

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration is a comprehensive programme for learners to continue their education in a similar area or related vocational area, or find new employment opportunities. Individuals can climb up the career ladder in multiple sectors and industries. The programme will equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to take on managerial positions in an enterprise. It is a business skill qualification that was developed to meet the needs of industry trends and the skills and knowledge required by employers.

If you are aspiring to gain the title of Programme Manager or Office Manager the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration and Leadership is the perfect course. Individuals following the course will gain technical knowledge managing information and knowledge, communicating in business and project management and business administration systems.

Course Curriculum

1: Business Administration System – Unit 1

2: Communicating in a Business – Unit 2

3: Managing Self Development – Unit 3

4: Principles of Operational Planning – Unit 7

5: Managing Information and Knowledge – Unit 8

Learning Outcomes

• Learn the principles of effective communication and how to implement them within an organisation.
• Learn the activities that makeup operations management.
• Learn how to manage knowledge and information within an organisation.
• Understand the role of ICT in managing knowledge and information.
• Acquire specific skills and technical knowledge on extending occupational skills.

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of Assessment

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration is a 420 TQT, 42 credit and 195 guided learning hour (GLH) qualification that consists of five modules.

Mandatory units

• Unit 1: Business Administration System
• Unit 2: Communicating in a Business
• Unit 3: Managing Self Development

Optional Units 

• Unit 7: Principles of Operational Planning
• Unit 8: Managing Information and Knowledge

To pass this course the learner must have successfully passed all the assessment criteria. The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place to give learners the opportunity to:

• Meet the standard determined by the assessment criteria
• Achieve the learning outcomes

All units within these qualifications are internally assessed. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

Course Highlights

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration has been developed to give learners the opportunity to:

• Engage in learning that is relevant to them and which gives them opportunities to develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in their chosen career
• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 vocationally-related qualification
• Progress to employment in a particular vocational sector
• Progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications

Course Description

• Qualification type: BTEC Professional qualification
• Qualification title: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration
• Level: Level 4
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 195
• Credits: 42
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 420
• Qualification number (QN): 601/3499/9
• Availability: UK and International

Certification

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration. It will make you marketable to potential employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Awarding Body

Pearson BTEC is a leading, learning company worldwide. Pearson believes that learning is key to improving one’s opportunities in life. Pearson collaborates with leading educational organisations to offer learners content, curricula, assessment and training. BTEC has a route that every learner can take, whether you are self-employed or want to enter a top university. BTEC courses are of the highest quality, providing hands-on experience. You can develop invaluable skills that will make you a highly marketable candidate for your future career.