An Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification that develops practical business management knowledge across strategy, human resources, marketing, law, accounting, and start-up planning, supporting progr...
This Level 5 business qualification is designed to build practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competences for business and management roles, with all units assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification
120 credits in total
1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Minimum 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
6 mandatory Level 5 units
Assessment in English through coursework and presentations where specified
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is designed to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career across a range of organisations. It is intended to help each learner become business ready by developing confidence, independent thinking, detailed business knowledge, and the ability to adapt rapidly to change.
Builds a strong foundation for business and management careers
Develops practical and academic business knowledge at Level 5
Covers strategy, HR, marketing, law, accounting, and entrepreneurship
Helps learners become confident and independent business thinkers
Supports progression to higher-level study and university entry routes
Prepares learners for roles in private or public sector business
Learners develop knowledge and skills across the full qualification structure, covering the official learning outcomes of all six mandatory units.
Understand the principles, theories, environmental analysis methods, and strategic options used in business strategy
Understand the purpose, functions, influencing factors, and modern developments of human resource management
Understand the context, functions, influencing factors, and effectiveness measures of marketing
Understand generic business law, legal and justice systems, key business-related laws, and the impact of law on businesses
Understand management accounting concepts, procedures, tools, techniques, and their application to business decision making
Understand start-up requirements and support, and be able to create a business plan and communicate it to gain stakeholder support
This qualification is ideal for learners who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business and want progression to higher study or management-related roles.
Learners progressing from a relevant Level 4 qualification
Aspiring managers seeking broader business management knowledge
Individuals preparing for supervisory or middle-management responsibilities
Entrepreneurs who want structured knowledge for starting a business
Learners aiming for progression to Level 6 business qualifications
Students seeking direct academic progression toward Year 3 of a UK bachelor’s degree
The qualification is designed for learners typically aged 18 and above. Entry is based on prior qualifications or relevant experience, and learners must meet OTHM’s English language expectations where applicable.
Relevant Level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification, or GCE Advanced Level in 3 subjects or equivalent qualification
Mature learners over 21 with relevant management experience may be accepted, and learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
All units are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Assessment is criterion referenced, and learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass.
Principles and Concepts of Strategy, The Management of Human Resources, Business Law for Managers, and Management Accounting and Decision Making are assessed through coursework
Marketing for Managers is assessed through approximately 2250 words of coursework plus a 10-minute presentation equivalent to 850 words
Business Start-up: Conception to Market is assessed through approximately 2500 words of coursework plus a 10-minute presentation equivalent to 850 words
The overall grading type for the qualification is Pass / Fail
Successful completion of this qualification provides access to a wide range of academic progression opportunities as well as improved employment prospects in business-related roles.
Progress to the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Gain eligibility for direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK bachelor’s degree programme
Progress to university top-up or related higher business studies, subject to institutional entry requirements
Strengthen progression toward employment in private or public sector business environments
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