Business Management Courses

Develop Core Management Skills with GSQ Business Management Programs

Courses

GSQ Business Management Courses are designed to develop learners' knowledge and understanding of core management topics relevant to the tourism and hospitality industry, including business communication, customer service, business finance, and marketing.

This qualification is directed study, and each candidate is expected to achieve all learning outcomes to attain the full qualification. It is recommended that candidates hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification, though relevant industry experience at Level 3 standard is also sufficient to succeed.

GSQ

Business Management

Level 3

Diploma in Business Management

To achieve the MQ500-01 Level 3 Diploma in Business Management, learners must achieve all mandatory units.

Credit Value (CV)
120
Guided Learning (GLH)
600
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
1200
GSQ Number
MQ500-01
Mandatory Units All Mandatory (120 Credits)
Unit Code Unit Title CV GLH
806 Communication for Business 20 100
807 The Business Environment 20 100
808 People Management 20 100
809 Customer Service 20 100
810 Finance in Business 20 100
811 Marketing for Business 20 100
Award Total 120 600
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Level 4

Diploma in Business Management

Learners must achieve 6 credits. 6 credits from the mandatory units.

Credit Value (CV)
120
Guided Learning (GLH)
600
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
1200
GSQ Number
MQ500-02
Unit Details All Mandatory
Unit Code Unit Title CV GLH
812 Academic Writing and Research Skills 20 100
813 Business Operations 20 100
814 Communication in Business 20 100
815 Finance and Accounting 20 100
816 Leading and Managing Teams 20 100
817 Operating in a Global Context 20 100
Award Total 120 600
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Level 5

Diploma in Business Management

Learners must achieve 6 credits. 6 credits from the mandatory units.

Credit Value (CV)
120
Guided Learning (GLH)
600
Total Qual. Time (TQT)
1200
GSQ Number
MQ500-03
Mandatory Units All Mandatory
Unit Code Unit Title CV GLH
823 Principles and Concepts of Strategy 20 100
824 The Management of Human Resources 20 100
825 Marketing for Managers 20 100
826 Business Law for Managers 20 100
827 Management Accounting and Decision Making 20 100
828 Business Start-up; Conception to Market 20 100
Award Total 120 600
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• Business communication, including verbal, non-verbal, written and IT communication in a business context.

• The business environment, covering business sectors, ownership types, functional areas, and internal/external factors such as SWOT and PESTLE analysis.

• People management, including employee motivation, employee relations, performance management, and leadership styles.

• Customer service, covering customer types, relationship building, and effective handling of customer issues and complaints.

• Finance in business, including financial record-keeping, double entry accounting, budgeting, and investment appraisal.

• Marketing for business, including the marketing mix, marketing campaigns, and primary and secondary market research.


Graduates of our Business Management programme can pursue roles such as:

• Business Administrator

• Customer Service Manager

• Marketing Assistant

• Finance Assistant

• Team Leader / Supervisor

• Operations Coordinator

• HR / People Management Assistant

Why Choose GSQ for Business Management?


1. Industry-Relevant Curriculum:

Programme aligned with the UK’s Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and relevant to the tourism and hospitality industry.

2. Hands-On Experience:

Practical training through projects, case studies and real business scenarios.

3. Expert Faculty:

Learn from experienced professionals with strong knowledge of business management fundamentals.

4. Career-Focused Training:

Develop skills in communication, finance, marketing and people management for career advancement.

Program Details



Eligibility: Recommended minimum of a Level 2 qualification, or equivalent industry experience at Level 3 standard. Candidates should not already hold a qualification of the same type, content and level.

Assessment: Projects, audio-visual media, evidence of prior learning or attainment, written questions, assignments and case studies.



Why Business Management?



• Core management skills are valued across every industry, including tourism and hospitality.

• Builds a strong foundation in communication, finance, marketing and people management.

• Opens pathways to supervisory and management roles across a wide range of businesses.