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)

Next Intake

May 2025

What is the next step after completion of this qualification?

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management provides learners 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 (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.