OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Qualification Number: 610/0335/9
OVERVIEW
The tendency of OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management at Britain International Academy in partnership with OTHM is to provide in-depth reasoning to the learners to be a specialist work-related program of study that presents a range of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the business sector.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units covering 120 credits each academic year with a total credit of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honor degree). All units are compulsory.
The level 4 units provide the foundations of learning by giving introductory contemporary Business topics.
The units consist of both theoretical and practical in-depth professional knowledge and will enhance knowledge and skills academically and research methodologically. The units will also develop the skills in business and global operations, finance and accounting, communication, leadership and team working.
The Level 5 units provide learners the opportunities to apply key skills and strategies in a range of relevant occupational areas. The program of study empowers learners with an opportunity to engage with obstacles facing managers, professionals and think tanks in their own country. Learners will become more comprehend in acquiring more knowledge and enhancing their skills in the fields of business strategy, human resources, marketing, business law, management accounting and decision making and understand the requirements for staring new business ideas.
On successful completion of this qualification, the learners will be equipped with the specialized knowledge, skills and technical terminology to develop their business and management skills and to march for further study or employment.
Entry requirements
The learners aged 18 or above are eligible for these qualifications. However, the learners must meet at least one from the following as their entry route:
- Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
- GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
- Mature learners (over 21) having relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery center regarding this experience prior to registering for the program)
- English requirements: English requirements: if a learner is from non-native English country must provide evidence of English language competency at a level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 to be able to study OTHM qualifications.
Equivalences
OTHM qualifications at Level 4 and 5 impart practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competencies to the learners 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 6+program.
Qualification structure
The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification comprises on 12 compulsory units for a combined total of 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) to complete this qualification is as low as 1200 hours.
To acquire the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, learners are bound to achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at level 4 (6 units) and the rest of 120 credits are at level 5 (6 units).
Level 4:
6 Mandatory units
- 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:
6 Mandatory units:
- 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 Decision Making (20 credits)
- Business Start- up; Concept to Market (20 credits)
Duration and delivery
The qualification is a full time study of two years duration, but it is also flexible and serves as part-time and distance learning simultaneously. The modes of deliverance of this qualification in approved centers only are several such as face-to-face, live lectures, tutorials, seminars and online lectures.
Assessment and verification
OTHM verifies and assesses all units within this qualification externally whereas centers are liable to check all units internally. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the accomplishment of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must give proof by demonstrating that they have accomplished all the learning outcomes and fulfilled the standards assigned by all assessment criteria. Judgment will be made by the assessor whether the learners have met all assessment criteria successfully or not.
The Assessor should present himself for an audit trail showing how the judgment is made on the learners’ overall achievement.
Progression
The successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification equips the learners with the opportunities for workplace and academic progressions to OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management qualification.
Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) approves and regulates this qualification, so the learners are eligible to obtain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. Please visit the University Progressions page on this website for further information.
Successful aspirants of OTHM LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT at Britain International Academy fulfil the university’s standard academic admission requirements. Each candidate also have to follow the instructions of university regarding to their entry requirements including individual assessment or any other requirements.
As OTHM qualifications are approved by Ofqual ensure the confirmed progression route for
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