SBC Level 3 Diploma in Financial Management

Introduction

The Level 3 Diploma in Financial Management is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for managing financial activities within a business environment. The course develops competence in financial planning, budgeting, accounting principles, business decision-making, and financial reporting.
Learners will develop analytical, interpretative, and strategic thinking skills to support sound financial decisions and sustainable organisational growth. This qualification is ideal for aspiring finance officers, business managers, entrepreneurs, or individuals seeking a pathway to advanced studies in finance and business management.

Assessment is through practical assignments, with no exams - to more accurately reflect the real working environment.

The SBC Level 3 Diploma in Financial Management is equivalent to RQF Level 3, comparable to Access to Higher Education Diploma or A Level or Foundation Year or Pre-Degree Course.

This qualification is aligned with our Self Regulated Framework (SRF) and consists of 120 credits, awarded by Severn Business College. Sample Certificate.

Careers

The Level 3 Diploma in Financial Management provides its learner the realistic and appropriate career related opportunities worldwide for 21st century employment markets.

Students who successfully completed Level 3 Diploma in Financial Management qualification can progress onto a Level 4 and 5 qualification, leading to Degree Top-Up.

This qualification may be used to progress to a college or university and claim credit transfer through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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Entry Requirements

The minimum age to register for this programme is 18; under 18s require signed parental consent agreement. Prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are required for those wishing to undertake this programme:

Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or

Mature applicant with qualification and work experience and

IELTS 4.0 or CEFR level B1 (if applicable)

Programme Summary

Level 3 Diploma in Financial Management (120 credits) consists of:

Unit	Unit Level	Unit Credit
Introduction to Financial Management	3	20
Financial Accounting and Reporting	3	20
Budgeting and Financial Planning	3	20
Financial Decision Making	3	20
Managing Financial Performance	3	20
Business Finance and Risk Management	3	20