Level 5 Award
in Business Development
Level 5 Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Level 5 Diploma programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Level 5 Award in Business Development
The aim of this award is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to research a market and plan a development strategy, such as the launch of a new business model, new enterprise, product, or service line, while enhancing their ability to pitch and refine development strategies effectively.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Review relevant issues that are important to making business decisions.
- 1.1 Review several different business issues where decisions are needed and analyse stakeholder needs and expectations for each case.
- 1.2 Research and review all relevant information and knowledge on the business issues where decisions are needed.
2. Explore approaches to the decisionmaking process and how to improve approach.
- 2.1 Evaluate processes for obtaining relevant information on business issues for given organisations and identify where any strengths or weaknesses in approach exists.
- 2.2 Take decisions based upon information gained, provide justifications and say how the decision should be disseminated.
- 2.3 Make recommendations for improvements to the decision making process and make sure there is relevant participation in the process.
3. Recommend approaches to improve
decision making.
- 3.1 Plan for, communicate and oversee new approaches to decision making.
- 3.2. Identify and develop measures to allow the effectiveness of the decision making process to be evaluated.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Analyse the role that planning has in developing new business streams.
- 1.1 Use the TOWS matrix to identify a response to a future opportunity or threat.
- 1.2 Identify the business planning links between marketing, finance, HR and operations.
2. Conduct research into demand and assess market potential.
- 2.1 Produce an ‘opportunities matrix’ that supports strategy development and responses to external threats.
- 2.2 Use primary and secondary research to define the size of an opportunity.
- 2.3 Identify both tangible and intangible resources that exist and those required to support a development strategy.
3. Prepare a business model and present a business sales plan.
- 3.1 Develop a business model to support a development strategy.
- 3.2 Produce sales measures and key success factors.
- 3.3 Prepare and deliver a pitch to raise support and finance for a development strategy.
- 3.4 Take feedback on their development strategy and make improvements.
Indicative reading list
- Sorensen, H., (2012) Business Development; A Market-Oriented Perspective, Wiley
- Burns, P. (2012) Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Second Edition, Palgrave ISBN 1- 4039-4733-3 Part 1 Chapters 1-4, Part 2 Chapters 5-7, Part 4 Chapters 13-14
- Barrow, C. and Barrow, P. (2001). The Business Plan Workbook., Kogan Page, London
- Bazerman, M. & Moore, D. A. (2013) Judgment in Managerial Decision Making. 8th Edition; Wiley.
- Bridge, S., O’Neill., & Martin, F. Understanding Enterprise, 3rdEdition, Palgrave Macmillan 2009. Hardman, D. (2009) Judgment and decision making: psychological perspectives. BPS Blackwell.
Kahneman, Daniel (2012), Thinking, fast and slow, Penguin. - Newell, B. R. Lagnado D. A and. Shanks D. R. (2007) Straight choices: the psychology of decision making. Psychology Press.
- Rae, D. (2007) Entrepreneurship: from opportunity to action. Palgrave
- Martin & Smith, 2010 What is it that entrepreneurs learn from experience? Industry and Higher Education, Vol 24, No 6, December 2010, pp 505–512
- Rappa, M. (2001), “Business models on the web: Managing the digital enterprise,” [Online] <digitalenterprise.org/models/models.html >. Accessed: April 2016.
Entry requirements
- Learners must be over 18 years old.
- Relevant Level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Or GCE Advanced level in 3 subjects or equivalent qualification.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
- Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Level 5 Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU).
- Hard copy certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Level 5 Award means:
The UKeU Level 5 Award is a qualification at the higher undergraduate level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 5 Certificate of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 8 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 5 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 5 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 6 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 5 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 6 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 5 Award course when participating in the Level 5 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Level 5 Diploma program, graduates from the Level 5 Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Level 5 Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE
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- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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