OTHM Level 5: Extended Diploma in Business Management

Overview:

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with a specialist work-related programme of study that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the business sector.

Entry Requirements:

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 qualification or equivalent qualification.

GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification.

Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

Equivalences

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

6 Mandatory Units

Principals and Concepts of Strategy.

The Management of Human Resources.

Marketing for Managers.

Business Law for Managers.

Management Accounting for Decision Making.

Business Start-up; Conception to Market.

Progression

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

Available resources for the course can be downloaded below.