# Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits)

> The Level 5 Diploma in Business Management has been designed to develop and recognise the skills and knowledge of current and aspiring business managers, promoting professionalism and excellence within the management sector. Learners will gain valuable insight into the structure, objectives, and operations of organisations, with an appreciation of their diversity and the influence of external factors.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/level-5-diploma-in-business-management-120-credits/811
- Provider: [SMC College](https://upskilluni.com/providers/smc-college)
- Price: £850 (was £990), buy online
- Study method: Online, On Demand
- Duration: 10 hours · Self-paced
- Level: Advanced
- Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits) (QAN 603/2176/3)
- Includes: certificate, finance options
- Subjects: [Business, Management & Legal](https://upskilluni.com/courses/business-management-and-legal), [Business Management](https://upskilluni.com/courses/business-management)
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## Description

The Level 5 Diploma in Business Management has been designed to develop and recognise the skills and knowledge of current and aspiring business managers, promoting professionalism and excellence within the management sector. Learners will gain valuable insight into the structure, objectives, and operations of organisations, with an appreciation of their diversity and the influence of external factors.

The qualification explores the fast-changing and complex nature of today’s business environment, focusing on how organisations maintain resilience and respond effectively to challenges and opportunities. By studying various business operations and functions, learners will examine management theories, models, and best practices to enhance their strategic understanding and practical capabilities.

The qualification provides a career path for learners who wish to develop their management capabilities within the business sector.

**This qualification will develop the learner’s ability to:**

- Apply analytical and evaluative techniques and to enhance those skills;
- Investigate issues and opportunities;
- Develop their awareness and appreciation of managerial, organisational and environmental issues;
- Apply management techniques and practices in imaginative ways;
- Make use of relevant information from different sources;
- Develop and encourage problem-solving and creativity to tackle problems and challenges;
- Exercise judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions; and
- Develop the ability to develop and improve personal, social and other transferable skills.

**International Recognition and Accreditation**

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to UK Qualifications Framework at Level 5.

- UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 5
- Qualification Accreditation Number is **603/2176/3**
- This qualification is awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation.

**Qualification Structure and Certification**

Learners will complete six units to achieve the full Level 5 Diploma in Business Management. Each unit has 20 credits.

- Responding to the Changing Business Environment
- Effective Decision Making
- Business Development
- Business Models and Growing Organisations
- Customer Management
- Risk Management and Organisations

**Assessment Methods**

Each unit is assessed with an assignment.

**How will you study?**

Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study this qualification entirely online.

**Careers**

After completing this diploma, learners can pursue various roles such as Business Manager or Operations Manager to oversee teams, improving business processes, and ensuring organisational goals are achieved or a role in the finance or operate their own business. Successful learners of this qualification will be eligible to study the final year of the UK Bachelor Honour degree to achieve BA (Hons) Business Management degree entirely online. Students should also have 120 credits at Level 4 in Business Management.

## Curriculum

- Responding to the Changing Business Environment
- Effective Decision Making
- Business Development
- Business Models and Growing Organisations
- Customer Management
- Risk Management and Organisations

## Certificates

Learners will complete six units to achieve the full Level 5 Diploma in Business Management. Each unit has 20 credits. Responding to the Changing Business Environment Effective Decision Making Business Development Business Models and Growing Organisations Customer Management Risk Management and Organisations

## Career path

After completing this diploma, learners can pursue various roles such as Business Manager or Operations Manager to oversee teams, improving business processes, and ensuring organisational goals are achieved or a role in the finance or operate their own business. Successful learners of this qualification will be eligible to study the final year of the UK Bachelor Honour degree to achieve BA (Hons) Business Management degree entirely online. Students should also have 120 credits at Level 4 in Business Management.

## Funding

Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.