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Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Business Management

240 credits | 12-18 months | Equivalent to Years 1 & 2 of a UK Bachelor's Degree | 100% Online

Overview

The OTHM Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is a combined 240-credit programme designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in business and management. Equivalent to the first two years of a UK bachelor's degree, this qualification prepares you for a career in management or for progression to the final year of a university degree.

Delivered 100% online through our Moodle platform, the programme combines academic rigour with maximum flexibility - study at your own pace while continuing to work and manage your other commitments.

Business management learners working through a case study

What You Will Learn

Level 4 units

  • Academic Writing and Research Skills
  • Business Operations
  • Communication in Business
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Leading and Managing Teams
  • Operating in a Global Context

Level 5 units

  • Principles and Concepts of Strategy
  • The Management of Human Resources
  • Marketing for Managers
  • Business Law for Managers
  • Management Accounting and Decision Making
  • Business Start-up; Conception to Market

Unit titles are as published by OTHM. The full unit table with official references and credit values is below.

Key Facts

Qualification: OTHM Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Credits: 240 (120 per level)
Duration: 12-18 months (self-paced)
Mode: 100% Online via Moodle
Assessment: Written assignments - no examinations
Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications (Ofqual regulated)
Entry Requirements: Level 3 qualification or relevant work experience; age 18+; English proficiency (IELTS 5.5 equivalent)

Units and Credits

Each level comprises 6 mandatory units (120 credits). Unit titles, references and credit values below are as published by OTHM in the official qualification specification.

Unit referenceUnit titleCredits
Level 4 — 6 mandatory units (120 credits)
H/650/1099Academic Writing and Research Skills20
L/650/1145Business Operations20
M/650/1146Communication in Business20
R/650/1147Finance and Accounting20
T/650/1148Leading and Managing Teams20
Y/650/1149Operating in a Global Context20
Level 5 — 6 mandatory units (120 credits)
F/650/1150Principles and Concepts of Strategy20
H/650/1151The Management of Human Resources20
J/650/1152Marketing for Managers20
K/650/1153Business Law for Managers20
L/650/1154Management Accounting and Decision Making20
M/650/1155Business Start-up; Conception to Market20

Study Hours, Entry and Assessment

Guided learning hours (GLH): 600 per level
Total qualification time (TQT): 1,200 per level
Entry requirements: Level 4: typically aged 18 or over, with a relevant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent), GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects (or equivalent), or — for mature learners over 21 — relevant management experience. Level 5: a relevant Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent), GCE Advanced level in 3 subjects (or equivalent), or mature entry over 21. English language competency is required if English is not your first language.
Assessment: All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Assessment is coursework-based — written assignments against published criteria, with no examinations. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Programme status: This is a prospective programme, subject to OTHM centre approval. Enrolment will open once approval is granted.

Progression Routes

On completion, you can:

  • Top up to a full Bachelor's degree - Gain final-year entry to a BA (Hons) in Business Management at a UK university (1 year top-up).
  • Enter employment - Use your diploma to pursue roles in management, marketing, HR, operations, or start your own business.
  • Continue to Level 6 - Progress to an OTHM Level 6 Diploma for further specialisation.

Fees

Programme fees will be published before enrolment opens. We plan to offer flexible monthly instalment options at no extra cost.

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