Overview
The objective of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for building a career in a range of organisations. It is designed to ensure each learner is ‘business ready’: a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of business and management and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change.
The qualification will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills associated with the business activities, policies, procedures and processes required to work effectively in a business environment.
Entry requirements
The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:
- Relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification
- GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
- Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience.
- English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency.
Equivalences
OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 4 is equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
Qualification Structure
The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management consists of 6 following mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits.
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)
Duration and delivery
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery to accommodate part-time and distance learning students. The qualification is delivered face-to-face and online through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance or class sessions.
Assessment and verification
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Progression
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management qualification provides learners the opportunity to progress to OTHM Level 5 Diplomas or OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification.
After achievement of Level 4 Diploma in Business Management learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme if they want to study as on-campus student in accredited universities of UK.