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Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits)

SMC College

OTHM | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 5 | 100% online | Monthly payment plan

Summary

Price
£850 £990
Funding options
Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
Study online 24/7 through our learning portal.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits) (QAN 610/1527/1)
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organisations. It is 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.

Certificates

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 5. Level 5 represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competencies assessed in academic terms as equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree. UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 5 Qualification Accreditation Number is 610/1527/1 OTHM Qualifications Awarding Qualifications award qualification.

Curriculum

7 units

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

Description

The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organisations. It is 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 qualification's content focuses on people management, project management, 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 the 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.

International Recognition and Accreditation

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is an internationally recognised qualification accredited to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 5. Level 5 represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competencies assessed in academic terms as equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree.

  • UK Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) (England) - Level 5
  • Qualification Accreditation Number is 610/1527/1
  • OTHM Qualifications Awarding Qualifications award qualification.

Skills Development

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

  • Critically reflect on issues of management and leadership at the operational and strategic levels.
  • Understand reflective practice and its implications for personal and professional development.
  • Critical reflection on strategies for effective leadership in a broad range of contexts.
  • Develop an understanding of project management.
  • Understand how to manage and lead people within the organisation.
  • Critically develop an understanding of marketing, accounting, business law and ethics.
  • Develop decision-making skills for effective decision-making in the organisation.

Course Structure

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management consists of 6 mandatory units for 120 credits. Each unit has 20 credits.

  1. Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits)
  2. The Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
  3. Marketing for Managers (20 credits)
  4. Business Law for Managers (20 credits)
  5. Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits)
  6. Business Start-up; Conception to Market (20 credits)

Assessment Method

You will write one assignment for each unit. There are a total of six assignments to submit for this qualification. To achieve a ‘pass’ in each unit, learners will demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

How will you study?

You will study online via our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP), which is available to you to study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. Our Virtual Learning Platform (VLP) will provide you with a structured way to start the course, access learning materials of each unit and write your assignments. You will have full support from the Online Chat Support team, tutor and help from Student Support.

Results and Certificate

You will be required to complete six units. At the end of the course, you will be awarded Level 5 Diploma in Business Management, awarded by OTHM Awarding Organisation.

Who is this course for?

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is suitable for learners to become senior administrators, managers and leaders of SMEs - Small and Medium-Sized Organisations or large-sized organisations in the public or private sector. It is also suitable for job progression and personal and professional development.

Career paths

Primary employment areas include senior administrative, management and leadership roles in any sector (public or private). The qualification also helps learners in job progression, and personal or professional development.

Progression to the BA (Hons) Business Management

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.

How to Apply?

There are three ways to apply for this course.

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After we receive your application or payment order number, we will send you the enrolment information and provide access to the course through our virtual learning platform.

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Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits): FAQs

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits) takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits) leads to Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits) (QAN 610/1527/1).

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits) costs £850, reduced from £990. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate and tutor support. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

Yes. Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (OTHM, 120 credits) is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

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