Diploma in Business Management (Level 5)
Diploma · Level 5
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ABE Level 5 Diploma: Diploma in Business Management.
7 modules · 402 learning resources.
Source: ABE (Association of Business Executives, UK) — official curriculum.
Course content
5UADM — Analytical Decision-making
18 lectures
Introduction to Decision-Making: Concepts and Types
50 min
Scope and Impact of Organisational Decision-Making
55 min
Organisational Culture, Structure, and Decision-Making
45 min
Analytics for Decision-Making: Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive
55 min
Contemporary Themes and Emerging Challenges in Analytical Decision-Making
50 min
Management Information Systems and Data Retrieval Methodologies
55 min
Data Sources, Technology, and BI Tools for Decision-Making
60 min
Types of Research Data and Their Purposes Across Functional Areas
50 min
Data Validity, Ethics, and Legal Compliance
45 min
Planning a Business Decision-Making Research Project
55 min
Research Design and Data Collection for Business Projects
60 min
Analysing Complex Data Sets Using Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques
60 min
Interpreting Data Using Business Frameworks and Analytical Models
60 min
Risk Assessment and Reflection in Business Reporting
50 min
Predictive Analytic Techniques and Business Modelling
60 min
Scenario Planning and Option Mapping for Decision-Making
55 min
Communicating Findings: Writing and Presenting Business Reports
55 min
Integrated Capstone: End-to-End Analytical Decision-Making Project
60 min
5UEFM — Effective Financial Management
19 lectures
Tổng quan môn học
Introduction to Financial Management: Objectives and the Role of the Financial Manager
50 min
Stakeholder Theory and Financial Management Strategy
55 min
Ethics, Agency Theory, and Corporate Governance in Financial Management
50 min
Business Objectives, Organisational Activities, and the Role of Financial Planning
45 min
Preparing and Evaluating Projected Financial Statements
60 min
Alternative Analytical Techniques: Horizontal Analysis, Vertical Analysis, and Percent-of-Sales
60 min
The Nature of Financial Risk and Its Importance in Financial Management
45 min
Measuring Financial Risk: Operational and Financial Gearing
60 min
Financial Risk Management Techniques and Financial Structure
60 min
Capital Markets, the Efficient Markets Hypothesis, and WACC
60 min
Sources of Finance: Types, Characteristics, and Suitability
55 min
Evaluating and Selecting Sources of Finance
50 min
Investment Appraisal: Nature, Importance, and Techniques Overview
50 min
Applying Investment Appraisal Techniques: Payback, NPV, and IRR Calculations
60 min
Non-Financial Factors, Limitations of Investment Appraisal, and Capital Rationing
55 min
Integrative Case Study: Financial Management Strategy and Decision-Making
60 min
Non-Financial Factors, Limitations of Investment Appraisal, and Strategic Decision-Making
50 min
Integrated Financial Management: Exam Preparation and Case Study Application
60 min
5UIBP — Innovation & Business Performance
19 lectures
Tổng quan môn học
Introduction to Business Performance Measurement
50 min
The Role of Measurement in Managing Business Performance
55 min
The Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic Measurement Tool
50 min
Behavioural Issues in Setting and Using Performance Measures
55 min
Developing and Recommending Effective Performance Metrics
50 min
Applying Performance Measures Across Business Functions
60 min
The Concept of Innovation and Its Relevance to Business Performance
55 min
Theories and Models of Innovation
60 min
The Innovation Life Cycle and Adoption Patterns
55 min
Environmental Factors Driving Innovation
50 min
Measuring Innovation: Methods, Metrics and KPIs
50 min
Impact of Innovation on Business Performance
50 min
Risks and Uncertainties in Innovation
55 min
Causes of Failure in Innovation
50 min
Legal Issues and Intellectual Property in Innovation
45 min
Ethics, CSR, and Governance in Innovation
50 min
Ethical Issues, CSR and Governance in Innovation
50 min
Synoptic Review: Innovation, Performance and Exam Preparation
60 min
5UIBE — International Business Economics & Markets
19 lectures
Tổng quan môn học
Why Organisations Engage in International Trade
50 min
Classical Theories of International Trade: Mercantilism to Factor Endowment
55 min
Contemporary Trade Theories: New Trade Theory, Porter's Diamond & Industry Clusters
55 min
Free Trade: Arguments, Benefits, and the Case for Openness
45 min
Protectionism: Barriers to Trade and the Arguments Against Free Trade
50 min
Globalisation: Drivers, Dimensions, and Impacts on Business
55 min
Globalisation: Pros, Cons, and the Counter-Culture Response
50 min
International Market Selection: Research, Country Classification, and Decision Criteria
55 min
Market Entry Methods: From Exporting to Foreign Direct Investment
60 min
External Market Analysis: PESTLE and Porter's Five Forces
60 min
Internal Market Analysis: SWOT and Strategy Development
55 min
International Marketing Mix: Adaptation vs Standardisation Strategies
55 min
Types of Economic Cooperation and Preferential Trade Arrangements
55 min
Major Global Trading Blocs and Regional Groupings
60 min
Intergovernmental Bodies: WTO, OECD, G7/G20, OPEC, and the World Economic Forum
50 min
International Financial Institutions: World Bank, IMF, and the European Central Bank
50 min
Foreign Exchange Rates and Interest Rates: Volatility and Business Impact
55 min
Balance of Trade and Payments: Analysing a Country's International Trading Position
50 min
5UMAO — Managing Agile Organisations & People
17 lectures
Tổng quan môn học
Organisations in a VUCA World: Environmental Analysis
55 min
Defining Organisations: Theory, Alliances, and Globalisation
50 min
Vision, Values, Culture, and Their Impact on Management Practice
55 min
Organisational Structure: Forms, Flexibility, and the Rise of MNOs
50 min
The Evolution of Management: From Classical Theory to Contemporary Practice
55 min
Leadership vs Management: Styles, Approaches, and Situational Application
55 min
Organisational Agility and Resilience: Concepts and Application
55 min
Contemporary Management Practices: Lean, TQM, JIT, and Kaizen
55 min
Managing Change and the Agile Workforce
55 min
The People–Performance Link: Engagement, AMO, and Resource-Based View
50 min
Performance Evaluation, Development, and the 70:20:10 Model
55 min
Communication, Interpersonal Relations, and Power in the Workplace
50 min
Motivating for High Performance: Theories, Job Design, and Engagement
55 min
CPD Principles: The Learning Manager and Rationale for Continuous Development
50 min
Self-Assessment and Personal Development Planning
60 min
Justifying, Implementing, and Evaluating Your CPD Journey
55 min
5UMSR — Managing Stakeholder Relationships
19 lectures
Tổng quan môn học
Introduction to Stakeholders: Who They Are and Why They Matter
50 min
Stakeholder Mapping Frameworks: Mendelow, Block and Egan
55 min
Eden and Ackermann's Power vs Interest Grid and Stakeholder Prioritisation
45 min
Sources and Types of Power in Stakeholder Relationships
55 min
Environmental Forces and Stakeholder Power: PESTLE, Social Media and CSR
50 min
How Organisations and Stakeholders Communicate and Interact
45 min
Types of Stakeholder Relationships: Transactional, Relational and Strategic
55 min
Pressure Groups: Opportunities, Threats and Organisational Impact
50 min
Consumer Behaviour, Decision-Making and the Customer as Stakeholder
55 min
Brand Reputation, CSR Stances and the Stakeholder Impact on Brand
55 min
Relationship Marketing: Concepts, Drivers and the Relationship Life Cycle
50 min
Trust, Commitment and Stakeholder Salience in Effective Relationships
50 min
Customer Loyalty: Retention, Lifetime Value and the Loyalty Ladder
45 min
Networks, Collaborations and the Relationship Life Cycle for Stakeholders
45 min
Stakeholder Audit, CRM Systems and Performance Measurement
55 min
Digital Media, Social Media and Big Data in Stakeholder Relationship Management
50 min
Gap Analysis, Relationship Prioritisation and Evaluating Stakeholder Relationships
50 min
Developing Relationship Management Strategies for Key Stakeholders
60 min
5UOM — Operations Management
19 lectures
Tổng quan môn học
Introduction to Operations Management and the Transformation Process
50 min
Goods, Services, and the Operations Function
55 min
Operations Strategy and Performance Objectives
55 min
Quality Management and Integration with Operations
50 min
Total Quality Management (TQM)
50 min
Understanding the Supply Chain and Supply Chain Mapping
55 min
Supply Chain Risks: Nature, Types, and Identification
50 min
Supply Chain Management: Risk Management and Continuous Improvement
55 min
Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chain Practices and Performance Measurement
50 min
Introduction to Procurement: Meaning, Strategy, and Purchasing Objectives
50 min
Procurement Approaches: Sourcing, Supplier Assessment, and Supplier Relationships
55 min
Subcontracting and Outsourcing as Procurement Strategies
50 min
Logistics: Meaning, Function, and Strategic Importance
45 min
Transportation Management: Modes, Choices, and Risk
55 min
Warehousing, Inventory Planning, and Demand Management
60 min
Just-in-Time, Stock Turnover, and Logistics Performance
55 min
Stock Turnover: Analysis, Calculation, and Business Interpretation
45 min
Operations Management in Practice: Integration, Strategy, and Assessment Preparation
60 min