The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
qualification is to provide learners with a specialist work-related programme of study
that provides a depth of knowledge and understanding of key aspects within the
business sector.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a
total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree).
All units are mandatory.
The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing an introduction to
contemporary Business topics.
The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will
develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of academic and research
skills, business and global operations, finance and accounting, communication,
leadership and team working.
The Level 5 units give learners the opportunities to apply key skills and techniques in
a variety of relevant occupational areas. The programme of study provides learners
with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing managers, professionals
and policy makers in their own country. Learners will develop and enhance
knowledge and skills in the areas of business strategy, human resources, marketing,
business law, management accounting and decision making and understand the
requirements for staring a new business.
Modules
The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification
consists of 12 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time
(TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a
minimum of 1200 hours.
To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, learners
must achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 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 for Decision Making (20 credits)
Business Start-up; Conception to Market (20 credits)