OTHM Level 6

Diploma in Business Management

Qualification Number: 610/0765/1

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Duration
  • 12 months
Delivery
  • Online (blended learning) or face-to-face learning, combining lectures, tutorials, group work, and independent study.

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Overview

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management develops the strategic and leadership skills required for senior management roles and advanced academic study.

This qualification focuses on building critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making capabilities while exploring how businesses operate in a global and competitive environment. Learners will engage with complex business issues, evaluate strategic opportunities, and propose solutions that drive organisational success.

It is ideal for individuals seeking career advancement, entrepreneurship, or progression to a bachelor’s degree top-up or postgraduate pathway.

By completing this programme, learners will demonstrate professional competence in strategic management, marketing, finance, and leadership — essential skills for thriving in today’s business landscape.

Equivalences

The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management is equivalent in academic level to the final year of a UK bachelor’s degree. It carries 120 credits at Level 6 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), offering learners a nationally recognised qualification that bridges to postgraduate study or professional advancement.

Programme Structure (Subjects)

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

Assessment and Verification

Assessment Method: 100% coursework.

Each unit is internally assessed by SMRC Learning Alliance and externally verified by OTHM.

Learners are required to demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Assessment methods include written assignments, presentations, case analyses, and practical projects.

The qualification is graded as Pass/Fail.

Progression Pathways

Upon successful completion, learners can progress to:

  • OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (postgraduate-level study).
  • The final-year top-up bachelor’s degree offered by UK universities (subject to acceptance).
  • Managerial or leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, or non-profit settings.

Student Support &
Excellence

Your Success is Our Priority!

We provide a full support system to ensure every learner
has the tools, clarity, and confidence to complete their studies successfully.

Academic Support

You’ll receive guidance through workshops, tutorials, and assignment clinics. Our lecturers offer constructive feedback to help you strengthen your understanding and performance.

Administrative Support

Our team assists with admissions, timetables, assessments, and certification, ensuring your study experience runs smoothly and efficiently.

Career Guidance

We provide personalised advice on university top-up pathways, postgraduate options, and professional growth. Whether your goal is career advancement or academic progression, we’ll help you map your next step.

World-recognised Quality

As an approved OTHM centre, we maintain rigorous quality assurance processes aligned with UK academic standards. Every qualification we deliver undergoes internal verification and external moderation to ensure fairness, transparency, and excellence.