# OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business > The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business is an Ofqual-regulated Level 6 diploma in Accounting and Business worth 120 credits (1200 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to the final year of a UK bachelor's degree. Most learners complete it in one year, studying part-time around work. - Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/othm-level-6-diploma-in-accounting-and-business/149 - Provider: [LSIB Diploma Courses](https://upskilluni.com/providers/lsib-diploma-courses) - Price: £950, buy online - Study method: Online - Duration: 9 months · Self-paced - Level: Advanced - Qualification: Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business - Includes: tutor support, certificate, finance options - Subjects: [Business, Management & Legal](https://upskilluni.com/courses/business-management-and-legal), [Accounting & Finance](https://upskilluni.com/courses/accounting-and-finance), [Business Management](https://upskilluni.com/courses/business-management) - Last updated: 2026-11-12 ## Description Accounting and finance are at the very heart of business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth. Many accountants occupy key managerial positions in business, yet few are qualified managers. In the increasingly complex modern business environment, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can work flexibly in teams across business boundaries. The objective of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required by a middle or senior manager in an organisation, and who may be involved in managing organisational finances, investment and risk, audit and assurance, or research. ## Curriculum - Corporate and Business Law - Business Performance Measurement - Financial Securities Markets - Audit and Assurance - Business Research Project - Investment and Risk Management ## Who is this course for? This Level 6 diploma suits learners with a Level 5 qualification who want final-year degree-level study in accounting and business and a route to a bachelor's top-up. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace. This qualification carries 120 credits, a full level of study, so you can progress one level at a time. ## Entry requirements For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification, learners must possess: Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification 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 on the OTHM website ## Certificates OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business (Ofqual qualification number 603/4018/6). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee. ## Career path Successful completion of Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant OTHM Level 7 Diplomas. This qualification has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. As the Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is approved and… ## Funding Standard mode (9 months): £950. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,250. Pay monthly or quarterly in instalments, or pay in full and save 5%. A £10 enrolment fee is paid on application.