OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

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Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of the operations and structure of businesses. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.

Entry requirements

• Learners from age 16
• English language competency

Equivalences

• GCE AS / A Levels

Qualification structure

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Introduction to Research and Academic Skills (10 credits)
• Using IT for Business (10 credits)
• Introduction to Economics and Accounting (10 credits)
• Introduction to the Business Environment (10 credits)

Optional units: Choose any TWO

• Introduction to Customer Service (10 credits)
• Managing Business Events (10 credits)
• Introduction to Marketing (10 credits)
• Introduction to People Management (10 credits)

                               Assessment type   Coursework                  Word Count       2000 Approximately

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 6 months for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification enables learners’ direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or pursue Level 4 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies and consider for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor’s degree programmes.