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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF)

Awarding body fee of £250 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course.

  • Credits – 120
  • TQT – 1200
  • GLH – 480
  • Units – 6
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OTHM
Awarding Body: OTHM
Qualification Number: 610/1479/5

OTHM is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.

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Unit Structure
  • Unit 1: Business Start-up: Conception to Market
  • Unit 2: Principles and Concepts of Business Strategy
  • Unit 3: The Management of Human Resources
  • Unit 4: Financial Management
  • Unit 5: Financial Planning and Control
  • Unit 6: Financial Reporting

Overview

Finance and Accounting are often considered to be at the heart of business operations. Within the manufacturing industry, micro-business, and large businesses, the ability to manage, account, and plan for finances are still considered the key driver of growth and the ultimate measure of business success.

The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business is to provide learners with core knowledge and skills required by middle managers in any organisation that are often involved in financial planning & control, financial management, taxation, financial reporting, and people management.

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be completed over one academic year of full-time study. However, we accommodate for completely flexible delivery, so that students can schedule their learning around other commitments such as work or family. The qualification is delivered online through our Virtual Learning Environment.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation.Learners are reasonably expected to spend a minimum of ten weeks completing the listed guided learning hours of the qualification after registering with OTHM.The qualifications are criterion-referenced, based on achieving all the specified learning outcomes. Learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. You will receive support once you are enrolled on our online portal to help you reach your goals.

Equivalences

The Level 5 OTHM qualification teaches practical skills, knowledge, competences, and capabilities that are comparable in academic terms as being equivalent to Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or to a Higher National Diploma (HND).

Progression

Successful completion of this course enables the learners to get direct entry into OTHM Level 6 Diplomas, including the Level 6 Diploma in Business Management. As this Diploma is regulated and approved by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulations), Learners can get direct entry into year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programs with advanced standing at many of the UK and international universities.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Have a relevant GCE/GCSE or NQF/QCF/RFQ Level 4 Diploma/Award or equivalent qualification
  • The student must be 18 or older at the time of enrollment
  • Students over 21 years are also advised to have management experience

English language requirement

Learners are expected to have English language proficiency of CEFR Level B2, this can be met in any one the following ways:

    • Have a relevant GCE/GCSE or NQF/QCF/RFQ Level 4 Diploma/Award or equivalent qualification
    • The student must be 18 or older at the time of enrollment
    • Students over 21 years are also advised to have management experience
Full Payment

Standard


£990

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£1090

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£1190

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    30 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Standard


£1139

  • £113.85/Month

  • No. of instalments
    10

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£1252

  • £125.24/Month

  • No. of instalments
    10

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    18 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£1366

  • £113.85/Month

  • No. of instalments
    12

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 12 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    30 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Awarding body fee of £250 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course. This will be collected from the learner and passed on to the awarding organisation for registration and certification purposes. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Why choose BSLM?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Learner must possess a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Award/Diploma, or a GCE/GCSE-level or higher qualification, in addition to other appropriate credentials. The student must also have relevant managerial experience if they are over 21.

A wide number of academic progressions, including progression to the Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business and other pertinent OTHM Level 6 Diplomas, are available to learners who complete the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business. Also, you will be qualified for direct entry into the final year of a three-year UK bachelor’s degree programme after successfully completing this Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business programme.

This Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business will assist you in acquiring the information and abilities necessary for a middle manager in an organisation that may be responsible for financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation, and people management.

Working professionals who have completed the first year of a three-year UK bachelor’s degree or those seeking a formal undergraduate certificate that would eventually lead to the award of degrees.

It is approved by Ofqual (regulatory body), so the learners can feel quite assured about the quality of qualifications. All OTHM qualifications offered by Britannia school are created to give learners the skills and information that every employer seeks. Career development to build credibility with companies. By obtaining an OTHM qualification, learners will have the chance to expand their knowledge and develop critical skills that will enable them to handle circumstances and work projects more successfully, increasing their chances of advancement at work. Alternately, it enables them to continue to Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA top-up programmes around the globe.

Yes, the degree is widely respected and recognised internationally.

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