Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing

Qualification structure

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing (603/1598/2)

Learners must complete four core mandatory units and two of the three optional units to achieve a Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing.

To be awarded the qualification learners must achieve a minimum of a Pass in all units.

The total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 420 hours

The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 1200 hours

The credit value is 120

Qualification objective

The objectives of the Level 5 Diplomas in Business are as follows:

• to equip learners with business skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global business environment;

• to provide education and training for a range of careers in business, including management, human resources and marketing;

• to provide insight and understanding into international business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a globalised marketplace;

• to equip learners with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values;

• to provide opportunities for learners to enter or progress in employment in business, or progress to higher education qualifications;

• to provide opportunities for learners to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives;

• to provide opportunities for those learners with a global outlook to aspire to international career pathways;

• to provide opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally-recognised professional qualification;

• to offer learners the chance of career progression in their chosen field;

• to allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs.

Who is it for?

This qualification is for learners that are 16 and over. The Level 5 Diplomas build upon the subjects covered in the Level 4 Diplomas and give a more extensive coverage of business management, marketing and HR knowledge and understanding. You will expand your knowledge and skills more by learning about entrepreneurship, quantitative methods and project management.

Who regulates this qualification? The qualification is regulated in the UK by: • Ofqual

Entry guidance and criteria

There are no formal entry requirements to study Level 5 Diplomas;

however, the centre should ensure that you have a reasonable expectation of success on the programme by assessing your previous qualifications and/or related work experience. Hence, it is their responsibility to use professional and academic judgement when assisting you in making the decision at which level you should enter the programmes.

In order to successfully study for a qualification, you should have an appropriate level of English language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening).

For the Level 5 Diplomas, recommends the following standards are met

• IELTS – 6 • Cambridge ESOL – Cambridge English First- Cambridge English Advanced (points score 196 or above)

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – 56

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

– B2 Centres can use other English language tests as a measure of a learner’s English language Skills; but the centre must be satisfied that the score is equivalent to those recommended above.

Qualification structure