Diploma in Business and Management
Prepare for direct entry to Year 3 of an undergraduate degree in a range of business-related subjects at GCU.
Course features
- A specialist programme helping you to develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree.
- Our class sizes are smaller than you’ll typically experience at university – so you'll have more time with your teachers.
- You will have university-style lessons for subject-based modules, to help you adapt to the studying in the UK.
- Guidance with your university application, ensuring you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 19 June 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2020 | 14 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 14 August 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 14 October 2019 | 14 August 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 19 June 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 13 January 2020 | 14 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake, students must be 16 years old before registering with the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. |
| Academic requirements: | A recognised International Foundation, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | The Centre can only accept a UKVI approved IELTS test for standard or extended courses. Read more about UKVI IELTS or contact us for more details. For integrated programmes, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications, please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at GCU you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth up to £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2019 | 14 August 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 14 October 2019 | 14 August 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22-25 hours per week |
| Class size: | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
GCU is one of just 77 institutions across 36 countries to achieve European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation Scheme (EPAS) accreditation.
A four-star award by QS Stars Business Schools (2016) means that your learning will be of practical relevance for today’s global environment.
You’re also free to choose an area of specialism, with human resource management, finance or marketing taken as a single option or providing a named joint degree award upon graduation.
Teaching will engage you with real world scenarios through live industry projects, and case studies and investigations, and guest speakers will give you up-to-date employer and industry perspectives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a combination of:
- written assignments
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- presentations
- problem solving exercises