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Level 6 Diploma in Business Management

120 credits | 9-12 months | Equivalent to the Final Year of a UK Bachelor's Degree | 100% Online

Overview

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management is a graduate-level qualification, equivalent to the final year of a UK bachelor's degree. It is designed for learners who already hold a Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) and want to complete a full degree-level diploma or prepare for postgraduate study.

Graduate business learner reviewing management notes

What You Will Learn

Mandatory units

  • Leadership and People Management
  • Business Research Project
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Decision Making
  • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Strategic Human Resource Management

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

Key Facts

Qualification: Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Credits: 120 credits
Duration: 9-12 months
Mode: 100% Online via Moodle
Assessment: Written assignments - no examinations
Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications (Ofqual regulated)
Entry Requirements: See individual course page for details

Units and Credits

The qualification 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
H/616/2734Leadership and People Management20
K/616/2735Business Research Project20
M/616/2736Operations Management20
T/616/2737Financial Decision Making20
A/616/2738Sustainable Business Practices20
F/616/2739Strategic Human Resource Management20

Study Hours, Entry and Assessment

Guided learning hours (GLH): 480
Total qualification time (TQT): 1,200
Entry requirements: Typically aged 18 or over, with a relevant RQF Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent). Mature learners over 21 with relevant management experience may also be considered. 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

  • Honours-degree equivalence - The 120 Level 6 credits are equivalent to the final year of a UK bachelor's honours degree.
  • Progress to postgraduate study - Qualify for entry to OTHM Level 7 or a Master's programme.
  • Career advancement - Demonstrate graduate-level knowledge to current or prospective employers.

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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