Diploma in Business Administration, Finance and Law (Professional)

The Professional Diploma in business administration, finance and law is a non-regulated professional qualification designed by london school of finance and law for finance students and practitioners who want to upgrade existing knowledge and skills in areas related to business management, accounting and corporate and tax law. 

Course programme
Part I: Main Topics in Core Modules

• An introduction to business and business management
• Company formation, management and administration
• Corporate law for business administration (UK)
• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Audit and financial control
• Taxation, tax law and business planning (UK or international)
• The economic environment of business and finance
• Leadership, management, supervision and business communication
• Business ethics, corporate governance and social responsibility
• Information technology and information systems in business
• Conducting a small-scale research project on business administration, finance and law

Part II: Business Specialisation (optional)
Within the framework of this professional qualification, you may wish to pursue one of the following business specialisations:

• Energy
• Mining
• Agriculture
• Pharmaceuticals
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Fashion
• Music Production
• Film Production
• Video Games Production
• Publishing
• Sports
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Logistics and Transport
• Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Professional Services
• Non-Profit

If you opt for a specialisation, we will indicate it in your diploma (e.g. Professional Diploma in Business Administration, Finance and Law (Tourism and Hospitality)). Alternatively, besides the main diploma, you can be awarded an additional professional certificate in your chosen specialisation (e.g. Professional Certificate in Sports Management, Finance and Law / Professional Certificate in Agricultural Business, Economics and Finance / Professional Certificate in Pharmaceutical Economics, Policy and Investment / etc.).

Part III: Optional Courses
You will be able to select any two optional courses from the following LSFL course list to complete your qualification:

• Corporate Finance
• Forensic Accounting
• Financial Management
• Performance Management
• Personal Financial Planning
• Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates
• International Taxation
• Corporate and Business Law
• Economic History
• Business Economics
• Business Mathematics
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Economics for Investment Decision-Making
• Sustainable Finance: Major Issues in ESG and SR Investing
• Learning and Training for Personal Effectiveness at Work
• Professional Ethics in Accounting and Tax Advisory Services

Key features of the course

• Flexibility to suit your needs – allowing you to study anytime, anywhere
• An emphasis on personal and professional development through independent learning
• Relevance of topics and practical examples to the context of your own professional practice
• Illustrative practice activities with solutions, “test your understanding” activities and tutor-marked assignments to reinforce learning
• The course can be taken alongside your degree or professional qualification studies elsewhere or as part of your informal career development programme. The professional diploma is unique in that it provides a strong background to the essential knowledge and skills in business administration and familiarises students with the specificity of management, finance and law in their chosen area of business. The qualification syllabus is aligned with academic programme specifications set forth for international Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes.

Awards

• The Professional Diploma in Business Administration, Finance and Law is awarded by London School of Finance and Law, allowing you to work as a company’s secretary, manager, clerk, accountant or tax specialist in a UK or international company.
• You will also be awarded certificates of completion for the optional courses you will take as part of this qualification.

Learning outcomes

• Knowledge and understanding of core subject areas
• Independent and critical thinking
• Problem-solving and reasoning
• Practical and professional skills
• Data handling, analytical skills and overall research literacy
• Communication, team working and time management skills

Career relevance

• Accounting professions
• Financial management
• Tax advisory
• Business administration
• Management consultancy

Teaching and assessment

• A tutor will guide you throughout the study process and mark and comment on your written work. You and your tutor will primarily communicate with each other through email.
• The course work includes online practice tests, tutor-marked assignments and end-of-course assessment. The end-of-course assessment is a 20-30 page qualification paper on a topic related to business administration, finance and law.
• You must use the online VLE-system to submit your tutor-marked assignments and end-of-course assessment.
• The Pass mark for the course is 50%. 

Study materials
All study materials are provided on the course website.

• Microsoft Office presentations and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) versions of study material are available.
• A computer with a browser and broadband internet access is required for this course. Functionality may be limited on mobile or tablet devices.
• If you have a disability or particular study requirements, please tell us as soon as possible.

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