These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification

• GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification

• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 4& 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Business Management consists of 12 mandatory units for a combined total of 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 1200 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)

• Business Operations (20 credits)

• Communication in Business (20 credits)

• Finance and Accounting (20 credits)

• Leading and Managing Teams (20 credits)

• Operating in a Global Context (20 credits)

• Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits)

• The Management of Human Resources (20 credits)

• Marketing for Managers (20 credits)

• Business Law for Managers (20 credits)

• Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits)

• Business Start-up; Conception to Market (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

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.

Progression

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.