An Ofqual-regulated Level 6 qualification that develops advanced accounting, finance, legal, audit, investment and research capabilities for learners seeking managerial responsibility and progressi...
This Ofqual-regulated qualification is designed as a one-year Level 6 programme with mandatory units that build advanced knowledge in accounting, business, audit, investment, law and research.
Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification
120 credits in total
1200 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
6 mandatory units
Pass/Fail qualification assessed through coursework
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required by a middle or senior manager in an organisation. It focuses on organisational finances, investment and risk, audit and assurance, and research, reflecting the needs of modern business environments.
Develop advanced accounting and business knowledge at Level 6
Build skills relevant to middle and senior management responsibilities
Study law, performance measurement, securities, audit, research and risk
Gain a regulated qualification with recognised academic equivalence
Strengthen analytical, evaluative and decision-making capability
Prepare for higher-level academic and professional progression
This qualification enables learners to achieve advanced outcomes across accounting, finance, business law, audit, market analysis, investment and applied business research.
Apply key concepts and principles of corporate and business law in practical business contexts
Analyse performance measurement systems in for-profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations
Evaluate securities, investment theory, market analysis and financial services regulation
Understand internal and external audit principles, audit risk and current auditing practice
Plan, conduct, analyse and present an independent business research project
Assess trading, investment and risk management techniques used in financial markets
This qualification is suited to learners who want to build high-level accounting and business capability for managerial, academic or professional progression.
Learners progressing from a relevant Level 5 qualification
Aspiring middle managers in accounting, finance or business functions
Professionals involved in organisational finance, investment or risk activities
Individuals seeking knowledge in audit and assurance practice
Learners preparing for postgraduate or Level 7 study
Mature learners with relevant management experience
Entry to this qualification is based on OTHM’s published requirements for prior study, age and English language competency where applicable.
Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or an equivalent recognised qualification, or mature learner status with management experience; learners must be aged 18 or above at the beginning of the course
Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency in line with OTHM English language expectations
All units are assessed according to OTHM’s published assessment and verification requirements. Assessment is criterion referenced, and learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass.
All units are internally assessed by the centre
All units are externally verified by OTHM
The qualification is graded on a Pass/Fail basis
Assessment is through coursework and reports, with unit assessments typically set at approximately 3500 to 5000 words
Successful completion of this qualification supports both academic and professional progression. OTHM states that learners may progress to higher-level study and relevant advanced-entry university pathways.
Progression to relevant OTHM Level 7 Diplomas
Eligibility for direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programmes
Access to university progression opportunities through OTHM progression arrangements
Career progression and professional development in accounting, finance and business management contexts
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