The objective of the qualification is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for building a career in a range of organisations. It 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 is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business.
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management (EQF/MQF Level 5) is an Approved Foreign Higher Education Qualification and accredited by OTHM (UK) regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), which is recognised for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top up and Bachelor’s/top-up programmes.
| Qualification Title | OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management |
|---|---|
| Ofqual Reference Number | 610/0763/8 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Total Credit Value | 120 Credits (60 ECTS) |
| Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 1200 Hours |
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 600 Hours |
| Overall Grading Type | Pass / Fail |
| Assessment Methods | Coursework |
| Language of Course & Assessment | English |
| Structure of Programme | Full Time |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-Face at ECI campus and/or Hybrid |
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management(EQF/MQF Level 5) represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK University degree programme.
| Unit Ref. No | Unit Title | RQF/MQF | UK Credit/ECTS | GLH | TQT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H/650/1099 | Academic Writing and Research Skills | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| L/650/1145 | Business Operations | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| M/650/1146 | Communication in Business | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| R/650/1147 | Finance and Accounting | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| T/650/1148 | Leading and Managing Teams | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
| Y/650/1149 | Operating in a Global Context | 4/5 | 20/10 | 100 | 200 |
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.
Candidates must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
On passing the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management qualification(EQF/MQF Level 5) learner will be eligible to join OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification. Learners must pass all units to be eligible to join the Level 5 Diploma.
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Maltese/EU – €4050
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