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OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

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

    OTHM Level 3 qualifications: Learners aged 16 or above

    English requirements: Visit English Language Requirements page

  • Equivalences

    OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competencies that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to 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 of 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)

  • 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.

  • Assessment and verification

    All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

    To achieve a 'pass' for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

    The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners' overall achievement has been arrived at.

  • 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 UK 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.