Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management was developed in 2016 with support and feedback from UK universities.

This qualification covers key areas of management such as Leadership and Research with a wide range of optional units in areas such as Finance, HR, Marketing and Personal Development. It also provides entry to an MBA at a range of universities in the UK and overseas. The qualification typically takes 9 months full-time study to achieve and prepares learners for a range of careers. As well as the Extended Diploma option (120 credit) there is a Diploma option (60 credit).The addition of our GenEd pathway in 2018, if taken in combination with the  Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management and the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management, allows the learner to progress onto a Bachelor’s degree in the USA at Northwood University in Michigan.

At a glance:

• Provides 6 optional pathways, General, Finance, Marketing, Managing People, Operations and GenEd
• Advanced learner loans available in the UK
• Designed with support from universities
• Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction
• Progression to an MBA at a range of university partners
• The Extended Diploma is 1,200 learning hours, usually studied over an academic year
• Can be delivered in the classroom, or by distance or blended learning.

Units and Pathways

The optional units chosen will determine which pathway is achieved. Alternatively, you can choose any 4 optional units and achieve the general pathway. In addition to the Extended Diploma there is a Diploma option (60 credit

Mandatory Units

• Leadership and Management
• Research Project
• Managing Quality and Service Delivery
• Personal Leadership and Management Development

Optional Units

• Financial Decision Making for Managers
• Accounting
• Managing Finance in the Public Sector
• Economics for Business
• Factors Determining Marketing Strategies
• Marketing Communications
• Sales
• Branding
• Management Information Systems
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Managing Change
• Risk management
• Project Management
• Human Resource Management

Progression Routes

You can progress to a Level 7 qualification or an MBA from Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management.

Entry Criteria

These qualifications provide a flexible route for learners who have already achieved management qualifications at a lower level as well as for learners who do not have business or management qualifications, but may have qualifications in other areas and/or prior management experience in the work place.

Age: 19 +
Entry profile:

• One- or two-years’ study of business, management or related qualifications at a Higher Education Institution
• A level 5 qualification in business, management or related subjects for example a Level 5 Diploma in Management
• Other equivalent international qualifications

Changes in the revised 2016 qualifications

We have responded to feedback from higher education providers and centres and included a number of new features in the revised qualifications.

• All units will be graded Pass, Merit and Distinction and learners will receive an overarching grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction.
• We have revised existing units in response to feedback and added new units such as Marketing Communications, Sales and Branding
• We have developed pathways which will enable learners to specialize in an area of their choice if they prefer. These pathways are:
  • General (unendorsed)
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Managing People
  • Operations
• We have created two sizes of qualification – 60 credits and 120 credits