Strategic Business Pathways
Empowering future corporate leaders in Laos with UK accredited business pathways, ranging from Level 3 Foundation Diplomas to Level 7 Postgraduate Business Management (L7DBM) qualifications.
timelineUK Business Progression Pathway
Flexible Study Schedules
Full-time, Part-time & Executive Evening
Business Curriculum & Modules
Detailed syllabus and study hours for our progressive academic business pathway from Level 3 entry through Level 7 postgraduate.
Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES)
Pre-University Foundation | 120 Credits | 1,200 Hours TQT | Direct Progression to Level 4 Business or Computing
Assessment Strategy: 100% Coursework Assignments across standard business modules (Grading: Pass 40–59%, Merit 60–69%, Distinction 70%+).
Core Academic Units
L3IFDHES Business Stream Elective Units
Details external business environments, micro- & macro-economic factors, competitive global forces, and market entry barriers.
Covers cash management, accounting principles, balancing ledger books, and analyzing financial sheets.
Explores market dynamics, pricing mechanisms, supply and demand reconciliations, and state policy impacts.
Year 1: Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB)
120 Credits | 1,200 Hours TQT | Entry: 1 A Level / L3DB / IELTS 5.5 or HEPT / Oxford Test of English
Core Units
Mandatory Specialist & Elective Units
Year 2: Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB)
120 Credits | 1,200 Hours TQT | 455 GLH | Fixed 6 Core Units (20 Credits each)
Operational Management Focus: Master lean operational frameworks, business continuity & disaster recovery protocols, corporate financing structures (equity, debt, mezzanine), and practical digital ecosystems including Trello for operations tracking and HubSpot for CRM/sales integration.
Pre-Master's in Business
Pre-MBA Pathway | 120 Credits | 1,200 Hours TQT | 80c Academic English + 40c Electives
Core Academic English Units (80 Credits)
Elective Unit Options (Choose 2 of 6)
Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM) & Cardiff Met MBA
120 Credits Level 7 (366–410 GLH) + Cardiff Met MBA Final Year Dissertation Top-Up (60 Credits)
Progression Logic & Entry: Candidates must complete and pass any 6 out of the 8 available units (120 Level 7 credits) to earn the L7DBM before progressing to the Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA Dissertation (60 credits). Entry requires an Honours Degree OR 5 Years Work Experience (min 2 years management) + IELTS 6.5+ (for non-native English speakers).
8 Specialized Level 7 Units (Must Complete & Pass 6 Units)
Career Outcomes
Westbridge business graduates are highly sought after by global leaders across diverse sectors. Our curriculum is directly aligned with the demands of the modern corporate landscape.
Finance and Banking
Investment, Risk, FinTech
Global Marketing
Brand Strategy, Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Startups, Venture Capital
Management Consulting
Strategy, Operations