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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management

This diploma develops advanced business, leadership, research, operations, finance, sustainability and strategic HR capabilities for learners progressing toward senior management, postgraduate stud...

Awarding Body: OTHM|Course Level: Level 6

Course features

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to build advanced business and management competence through a structured, mandatory unit programme.

  • Ofqual-regulated Level 6 qualification

  • 120 credits in total

  • 1200 Total Qualification Time (TQT)

  • 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

  • 6 mandatory units

  • Pass/Fail grading with coursework assessment

About course

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management is designed to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organisations. It aims to ensure each learner is business ready, becoming a confident and independent thinker with detailed business and management knowledge and the ability to adapt rapidly to change.

  • Builds advanced knowledge across core business management functions

  • Develops practical managerial, analytical, and decision-making capability

  • Strengthens leadership, people management, and team effectiveness skills

  • Enhances understanding of finance, operations, and sustainability in business

  • Develops independent business research and evidence-based thinking

  • Supports progression to postgraduate study and career advancement

What you will learn

This qualification develops the knowledge, understanding, and applied skills required to perform effectively in modern business and management environments.

  • Understand theories of leadership and people management and apply leadership skills to improve motivation and performance

  • Develop and carry out an independent business research project using appropriate research methods, analysis, evaluation, and presentation techniques

  • Understand the nature, importance, and strategic role of operations management and apply operational planning and quality improvement techniques

  • Analyse financial information, finance sources, budgeting, cash flow, investment appraisal, and business accountability for decision making

  • Understand the global sustainability agenda, sustainable business organisation, triple bottom line, and sustainable strategic planning

  • Understand strategic human resource management frameworks, HR strategy formulation, implementation, and contemporary SHRM issues

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended for learners seeking to progress in business and management roles or continue to higher-level academic study.

  • Learners with a relevant Level 5 qualification seeking progression

  • Aspiring managers preparing for senior business responsibilities

  • Supervisors and team leaders developing broader management capability

  • Professionals moving into private sector business roles

  • Professionals moving into public sector business roles

  • Learners aiming for postgraduate or Level 7 progression

Course requirements

Entry onto this qualification is based on OTHM’s published requirements and suitability for Level 6 study.

  • Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or an equivalent recognised qualification, or mature learner status with management experience subject to centre approval

  • Learners must be at least 18 years old at the beginning of the course and, if not from a majority English-speaking country, must provide evidence of English language competency

Assessments

The qualification is assessed through coursework. All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM, and achievement is based on meeting all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

  • Assessment method: coursework

  • Units are internally assessed by the delivery centre

  • Assessment decisions are externally verified by OTHM

  • Grading is Pass/Fail and learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification provides opportunities for both academic and professional progression. As an Ofqual-regulated Level 6 qualification, it supports entry to relevant higher-level study routes.

  • Progression to relevant OTHM Level 7 Diplomas

  • Eligibility for direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programmes

  • Progression toward senior management and specialist business roles

  • Enhanced professional recognition and career development opportunities

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