OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
- Duration : 12 Months
- Credits : 60 ECTS
- Language : English
- Tuition Fees : €7,000/Year
- Intakes : October & February
- Modality: On-Campus and Online
- Awarding Bodies : OTHM UK & C3S Business School
Programme Overview
C3S Business School offers the student the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification with the intent of building upon the existing knowledge base of the students progressing from the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management. This Diploma Programme refines the process of making your business ready: a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of business and management and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change.
Learners will also integrate their knowledge and skills from these disciplines and gain knowledge about how to start a business and produce a viable business plan. The emphasis is given to integrating your knowledge and skills acquired from these disciplines and gaining knowledge about how to start a business and produce a viable business plan.
The qualification is ideal for those who have started or are planning to move into a career in private or public sector business. Upon completion of C3S Business School’s OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management, students will be provided with the avenue of further study or employment.
Progression
Successful completion of Level 5 Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of students will be able to present an understanding of how communication shapes patterns of social interaction, the expression of cultural values and norms, political practices and relations of power, and our positions as local and global citizens.
Secondly, students will acquire the necessary skill set to adapt a variety of methodological tools to analyze interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical discourse that structures everyday interactions in both our public and private lives.
Lastly, OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management programme finishers will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the possibilities, problems, and history of discourse and deliberation in democracy and be prepared to use their knowledge to work for a just and more humane world.
Module Overview
Mandatory units
| Principles and Concepts of Strategy | 20 |
| The Management of Human Resources | 20 |
| Marketing for Managers | 20 |
| Business Law for Managers | 20 |
| Management Accounting and Decision Making | 20 |
| Business Start-up; Conception to Market | 20 |
Teaching Methodology
On-Campus
- Classroom Lectures
- Consistent Seminars and Workshops
- Research and Field Trips
- Hands-on Experimental Learning
- In-depth Collaborative Debate and Discussion
Online
- Access to Google Classrooms
- Access to Virtual Library
- Virtual Classroom Lectures
- Online Study Materials and Resources
- Dedicated QA Session
- Virtual Debate and Discussion
Admission Requirements
- Application form
- High School diploma certificate and Level 4 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
- Official transcripts
- Copy of passport
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- IELTS overall 6 bands / TOEFL 70 /PTE 52 or equivalent or C3S Credibility Interview*
(Contact our admissions manager for more information)
FEES
*Tuition fee instalment plans are available. Please contact C3S’s Admission Department for further details
Registration fee
Non-refundable, paid with application : €300
Tuition Fee
7,000 Euros for 12 month programme
Programme Duration
12 Months
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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management: FAQs Answered by C3S Business School
What is the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management?
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is a UK Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to expand on prior business knowledge, refine management skills, and prepare students for advanced career roles or further education, including UK Bachelor’s degree final year entry.
What are the admission requirements?
At C3S Business School, applicants must provide:
- Completed application form
- High School diploma and Level 4 diploma (or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Official transcripts
- Passport copy
- CV and Motivation Letter
- English proficiency: IELTS 6 bands / TOEFL 70 / PTE 52 or equivalent, or C3S Credibility Interview
What modules are included in the programme?
- Principles and Concepts of Strategy
- The Management of Human Resources
- Marketing for Managers
- Business Law for Managers
- Management Accounting and Decision Making
- Business Start-up; Conception to Market (each worth 20 credits)
What teaching methods are used?
- On-Campus: Classroom lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips, experimental learning, and collaborative debate/discussion
- Online: Virtual classrooms, online study resources, access to digital libraries, QA sessions, and online debate/discussion
What progression opportunities are available after completing this diploma?
- Advancement to OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
- Direct entry into the final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme
What are the programme learning outcomes?
- Deeper understanding of business communication, cultural values, and global citizenship
- Skills to analyze and address business and interpersonal discourse
- Preparation for ethical and effective business practice in diverse environments
Who is this diploma for?
It is suitable for those advancing from Level 4, those beginning or developing a career in the public or private sector, and those who intend to progress to higher education.
Where can I get more information or apply?
Contact details and application guidelines are provided on the C3S Business School website. Prospective students can reach out directly for personalised admission support.