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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

Business and Management, RQF level 5 extended diploma, Ofqual regulated qualification, Awarded by OTHM

Provided by Inspire London College Ltd

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Price
£1,600 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
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Reading material - PDF/e-book
Duration
12 months · Self-paced
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2 years
Qualification
Level 5 Diploma in Business and Management (Extended)
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management (OTHM), Ofqual regulated qualification with tutor support.

Becoming a business leader can be the dream of any individual. Business Management studies offer you the most gratifying jobs and growth opportunities to develop the most amazing and satisfying professional career. Inspire London College brings you the best qualification in business management if you are also gazing to uplift your career prospects. Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management will help you to know inside-out business management to thrive in leadership positions in any kind of business. ILC’s tutors are fully committed to teaching you the art of effective business management with OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management.
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 two years of an honours degree). All units are mandatory.
The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by introducing contemporary Business topics.
The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge of the profession. They 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 allow learners to apply key skills and techniques in various relevant occupational areas. The programme of study allows learners to engage with the challenges facing managers, professionals and policymakers in their own country. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in business strategy, human resources, marketing, business law, management accounting and decision-making and understand the requirements for starting a new business.
Completing this qualification will equip learners with specialist skills and technical terminology to develop their business and management skills and progress to further study or employment.
The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is equivalent to a university degree's first and second years. Learners will study level 4 and 5 units worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits.
OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competencies assessed in academic terms as equivalent to Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, provides learners with the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions, including the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management qualification. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual, learners can gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

Qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Business and Management (Extended)

Awarded by OTHM Qualifications
Regulated by Ofqual

Description

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

Course Outline:

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 Units

  • Unit Ref. No. H/650/1099 - Academic Writing and Research Skills
  • Unit Ref. No. L/650/1145 - Business Operations
  • Unit Ref. No. M/650/1146 - Communication in Business
  • Unit Ref. No. R/650/1147 - Finance and Accounting
  • Unit Ref. No. T/650/1148 - Leading and Managing Teams
  • Unit Ref. No. Y/650/1149 - Operating in a Global Context

Level 5 Units

  • Unit Ref. No. F/650/1150 - Principals and Concepts of Strategy
  • Unit Ref. No. H/650/1151 - The Management of Human Resources
  • Unit Ref. No. J/650/1152 - Marketing for Managers
  • Unit Ref. No. K/650/1153 - Business Law for Managers
  • Unit Ref. No. L/650/1154 - Management Accounting and Decision Making
  • Unit Ref. No. M/650/1155 - Business Start-up; Conception to Market

Each unit carries 20 credit value, 100 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and a Total Quality Time (TQT) of 200 hours.
The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by introducing relevant topics. The Level 5 units allow learners to specialise and progress into specific occupational areas.

Assessment:

  • 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.
  • The Assessor makes the judgment that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria.
  • The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgment of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated PDF Certificate from OTHM.

OTHM Qualifications (Awarding Body) only issues verifiable certificates and Transcripts electronically and securely in PDF format without an extra fee.

If you want a hard copy of the Certificate and Transcript, you can claim it by paying the extra fee.

  • Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage charges local = £60
  • Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage charges International = £70
  • Certificate and Transcript + Courier Services charges International = £100

Who is this course for?

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. Successful completion of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification, will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment. This qualification is suitable for both part-time and full-time learners.

Requirements

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

  • Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
  • GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
  • Mature learners with relevant management experience
  • For learners wishing to study and are non-native English speakers, they must have a minimum level of English language competency.

Career path

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

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How many years of management experience do I need to have please?

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You can take admission with 3 to 4 years of experience in Management.

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Provider

Inspire London College Ltd

Inspire London College is the leading specialist provider of Distance Learning Courses UK. We are distinguished global distance and online learning platforms dedicated to providing online courses UK, short courses online, and CPD training in the UK and worldwide. We deliver a wide range of online courses in the UK with certification from reputable awarding organisations. We provide training and education in Business, Leadership & Management, Construction, Information Technology, Hr Management, logistics and transport, health and social care, and the Food industry.

Courses offered by Inspire London College are categorised into;

  • OFQUAL Regulated Qualifications (Focused on making progression for Higher Studies approved by Qualfi) under RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework).
  • CPD video Courses and Qualifications (Professional Development courses focused on job progression)

Besides online education and training, Inspire London College also offers class-based courses such as Phlebotomy, First Aid, and Education and Training Level 3 Qualifications.

ILC’s management strongly believes in inspiring the generations through education which is the main objective of our college. To offer quality education at a global level, ILC’s online learning management system plays a significant role, and currently, we have more than 55 Thousand students from 60+ countries. Inspire London College is partnered with Qualifi, Step Ahead CPD Qualifications and OTHM and acts as an approved centre. Inspire London College partnered with UKRLP (UK Register of Learning Providers), XO Student Discounts, and UKPDA.

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