The ATHE Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a higher-level qualification designed for learners seeking a structured and integrated academic pathway in business and management.

The qualification forms part of ATHE’s regulated business and management portfolio and is structured within the Regulated Qualifications Framework. It incorporates the full requirements of the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management and extends learning through an additional Level 5 stage, creating a single progressive pathway from foundational to more advanced business and management study.

The curriculum combines business foundations with broader managerial, organizational, financial, legal, marketing, operational, and research-oriented study. This structure supports the development of both technical understanding and transferable management capability across a wide range of business contexts.

The qualification carries 240 credits, has a Total Qualification Time of 2400 hours and 960 Guided Learning Hours, and is assessed through internally assessed learner work. Learners achieve unit grades of Pass, Merit, or Distinction, and the qualification is awarded in accordance with ATHE’s rules of combination and grading requirements.

Upon successful completion of all academic and assessment requirements, learners are awarded the ATHE Level 5 Combined Extended Diploma in Business and Management.