OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business ManagementEquivalent to College degree or completed year 2 of a 3-year university
The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management program is to provide learners with general knowledge with specialized orientation. The program helps learners after completing the second year to work immediately as a small project manager, independently, able to operate a small function. in a department or go on to further study to complete a bachelor’s degree in the final year.
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management program focuses on people management, project management, marketing, finance for managers, international business law, business ethics, and social responsibility.
| Program Description | |
|---|---|
| Ofqual inspection code | 603/2176/3 |
| Level UK regulation framework | RQF |
| Minimum training time | 1 year |
| Total credits | 120 Credits |
| Total learning time | 1200 Hours |
| Total time spent with instructors | 480 Hours |
| Language | English |
| Training unit | Accredited and licensed by the Level UK |
| Examination unit | Level UK |
| Licensing unit | OTHM UK |
Ofqual inspection code 603/2176/3
Mandatory Modules:
- Human Resource Management (20 credits)
- Project Management (20 credits)
- Strategic Marketing (20 credits)
- Accounting for Managers (20 credits)
- Business Law (20 credits)
- Business Ethics (20 credits)
Duration and Delivery:
The program is designed for full-time learning, online, or Hybrid learning in 1 year. In Vietnam, MBA Institute is the exclusive partner of the London Academy of Sciences (which owns the Level UK) that deploys academic support and program examining.
Assessment and verification:
All subjects of the Level UK program are evaluated by the London Academy of Sciences, the accreditation system and its partners are the OTHM UK. Learners must demonstrate mastery of knowledge and attain the competencies detailed in the program Syllabus.
Entry requirements:
- Completed year 1 of the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
- Having NQF / QCF / RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent.
- The London Academy of Sciences (which owns Level UK) reserves the right of admission decision based on the accrediting unit’s requirements and LAS’s global admission target.
English requirements:
- English reached a minimum of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level B2 or equivalent.
- IELTS 5.5; Speaking and writing must reach 5.5 or equivalent.
- In the absence of an English certificate, the London Academy of Sciences and its exclusive partner in Vietnam (MBA Institute) will conduct an internal English test and examine each candidate.
Programs achieve comprehensive recognition at both Institution and Program level. After graduation, learners will be received UK National Diploma, according to the regulatory framework accredited and recognized by Ofqual UK.
Because the program and qualifications are closely verified by reputable accrediting organizations, UK examination organizations…so after graduation, learners are confident to participate in the labor market or easily transfer to reputable and equivalent education systems.
For more information on accreditation and recognition of Level UK, please refer HERE
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business is a UK national degree program according to Level (UK Regulation Qualification Framework RQF) with Ofqual inspection code 603/2176/3
Diplomas are offered from Level UK programs within the UK’s national qualifications system, recognized not only by the UK government but also globally.
The table below describes the equivalence of the Level 5 UK Diploma qualifications systems and the world’s Levels education system.
| Level | Regulation framework | Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Level UK (RQF) | higher national diploma (HND) level 5 diploma level 5 NVQ |
| 8 | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Higher National Diplomas Diploma of Higher Education Professional Development Awards SVQ 4 |
| Year 2 of a 3-year university | Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | Confirmation of year 2 in University diploma of higher education (DipHE) foundation degree |
| 5 | European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Level 5 Vocational Qualifications Higher National Diplomas (HND) |
| 6 | Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Associate Degree Advance Diploma |
| 6 | African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | (National) Diplomas (Higher Education and Training) |
| 5 | ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Level 5 Vocational Qualifications Higher National Diplomas (HND) |
| 5 | Vietnam Qualification Framework (VQF) | College degree |
After completing UK Level 5 Diploma, learners can learn Level 6 or transfer to other educational systems. The following table shows the development roadmap after completing the program:
| Level | Regulation framework | Equivalent Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Level UK (RQF) | degree apprenticeship graduate certificate graduate diploma level 6 diploma level 6 NVQ ordinary degree without honours |
| 10 | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) | Honours Degree Graduate Certificate / Diploma Professional Development Awards SCQF Level 9 Bachelors/Ordinary Degree Graduate Certificate / Diploma Professional Development Awards SVQ 4 |
| Year 3 of a 3-year university | Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) | Degree Degree with honours - for example bachelor of the arts (BA) hons, bachelor of science (BSc) hons |
| 6 | European Qualifications Framework (EQF) | Level 6 Vocational Qualifications Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree with Hons |
| 7-8 | Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) Bachelor Degree with Hons (Level 8) |
| 7-8 | African Continental Qualification Framework (ACQF) | Bachelor Degree (Level 7) Bachelor Degree with Hons (Level 8) |
| 6 | ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) | Level 6 Vocational Qualifications Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree with Hons |
| 6 | Vietnam Qualification Framework (VQF) | Bachelor degree |
Besides the transition system as mentioned above, according to National Qualification Framework and National Diploma systems, OTHM has partnered directly with some accredited training Institute and University to facilitate learner transition, receiving a dual degree or pathway study.
Note: OTHM graduator meets the requirement to enter universities where OTHM has direct cooperation. However, the university’s profile is considered individually and may add several input conditions depending on each school and each specific case.
List of possible universities to transfer from OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Studies:
- All undergraduate course within the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation, Zug Switzerland.
- BA (Hons) Business (top-up) at Arden University
- BA (Hons) Business Management (direct entry to Year 3) at Middlesex University, Mauritius
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship (top-up) final year at University of Sunderland
- BA (Hons) in Business Management (top-up) awarded by University of Chichester delivered through
- London Graduate School
- BA (Hons) Global Business (top-up) at Coventry University
- BA (Hons) International Business (direct entry to Year 3) at Middlesex University, Mauritius
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (top-up) at Concordia University Chicago
- BA (Hons) Business (top-up) final year at University of Portsmouth (Learning at Work)
- BA (Hons) Business and Computer Studies (top-up) final year at University of Portsmouth (Learning at Work)
- BA (Hons) Professional Studies (top-up) final year at University of Portsmouth (Learning at Work)
- BSc (Hons) Professional Studies (top-up) final year at University of Portsmouth (Learning at Work)
Level UK programs are accredited and recognized by Ofqual, within the UK National Competency Framework RQF.
The Level UK Qualification system is a preeminent system that makes the process of recognizing competencies and qualifications easy.
