The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management at BIA is a comprehensive qualification comprising 12 mandatory units across 240 credits. Learners complete 2400 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT), with a recommended minimum of 1200 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

To successfully earn the diploma, students must complete:

Level 4: Six Mandatory Units (120 credits)

• 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)

Level 5: Six Mandatory Units (120 credits)

• Principals 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 for Decision Making (20 credits)
• Business Start-up; Conception to Market (20 credits)

This structured progression ensures a balanced blend of foundational knowledge and advanced business skills, equivalent to the first two years of a UK honours degree

OTHM Level 4 and 5 qualifications reflect practical skills and professional competencies, academically benchmarked to a UK Higher National Diploma (HND) and the second year of a three-year Bachelor’s degree.

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is designed for learners aged 18 and above, with diverse academic or professional backgrounds. Applicants should meet at least one of the following criteria:

• A Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification
• GCE A-Level passes in two subjects or equivalent
• Mature learners (21+) with relevant management experience (subject to approval by BIA’s admissions team)
• English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers; evidence must be provided if the learner is from a non-majority English-speaking country

This inclusive entry profile ensures learners are well-prepared to thrive in a rigorous and rewarding academic journey.

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is structured for full-time delivery over two academic years, yet offers flexible options to support part-time and distance learners. It is delivered exclusively by approved centres through face-to-face sessions, lectures, tutorials, seminars, and online learning platforms.

All units within the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management at Britain International Academy are assessed internally by our qualified faculty and externally verified by OTHM to ensure quality and consistency. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced approach, meaning learners are evaluated based on their ability to meet clearly defined learning outcomes.

To successfully pass a unit, students must present sufficient evidence demonstrating that they have achieved all the required outcomes and met the standards outlined in the assessment criteria. This ensures a fair, transparent, and achievement-focused assessment process that supports meaningful learning and academic progression.

Completing the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management opens the door to advanced academic pathways, including direct progression to the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management.

As an Ofqual-regulated qualification, it also enables learners to gain direct entry into the final year (Year 3) of a UK Bachelor’s degree programme, making it a powerful stepping stone toward a full undergraduate qualification