Diploma in Business Management - OTHM Level 5

Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organisations. It designed to ensure that each learner is ‘business ready’: a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of business and management, and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change.

The content of the qualification is focused on people management, managing projects, marketing, finance for managers, business law, business ethics and social responsibility.

The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

Description

The content of Diploma in Business Management is focused on:

Managing business communication
Understanding the business environment and organisations in a global context
Business functions including people management
Quantitative methods in business
Finance for managers
Research and academic writing.

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification, learners must possess:

Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in this website.

Equivalences

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree.

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

Human Resource Management – (20 credits)
Project Management– (20 credits)
Strategic Marketing– (20 credits)
Accounting for Managers– (20 credits)
Business Law– (20 credits)
Business Ethics– (20 credits)

Optional units: Choose any TWO

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Course Duration

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. Learner can complete the course through regressive study in:

6 Month

10 Month

Delivery Method

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, Step In Education provide various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to interact with tutors and also we do provide our student Step In Education online portal where student can see all the study notes, assignments briefing and online material etc.

The programme is delivered:

Online
Blended
In class

Progression

Successful completion of Level 5 Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.