OTHM Level 6 Business Management
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Course Aim
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management course aims to ensure the graduate is business ready, encouraging confidence and the ability to use initiative in a managerial position.
The world is rapidly changing so the skills to be able to adapt to change are imperative in the modern world.
Level 6 is equivalent to the final year of a Bachelor’s degree.
The course consists of 6 units. Each unit consists of 80 hours of teaching and 120 hours of recommended personal study time.
Guided learning hours may be provided as lectures, seminars or tutorials.
Subjects
Students will study content in relation to the following subject areas:
- Leadership and People Management
- Business Research Project
- Operations Management
- Financial Decision Making
- Sustainable Business Practices
- Strategic Human Resource Management
Please note, some lessons may be delivered online.
Course Composition
36 teaching weeks spread over a year 480 guided learning hours 720 hours recommended personal study Total expected learning hours: 1,200
Course Information
Minimum Level Requirements
English Language Requirement: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.0 in any skill.
Qualification: Relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification.
Experience: Mature learners (aged 21) with management experience. Please check with ETC before registering.
Minimum age: 18 years +
Assessment
Assessment may take the form of individual and team based projects and presentations / seminars, tests, personal learning journals, exams, continuous assessment, portfolios, mind maps and organising events, which are all based on the College's fair assessment policy.
Certificates and Credits
Upon successful completion of the course you will be presented with an OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management, awarded by OTHM Qualifications.
OTHM Qualifications is approved and regulated by Ofqual.
Graduates of this course will receive 120 credits.
Progression
Upon successful completion of the course students can apply to UK Universities to complete a relevant Master's programme. Universities are subject to their own entry requirements and application processes.
Course Start Dates
Students can join the course in September and January. Applications for other start dates may be considered on a case-by-case basis after assessing the individual's prior learning.
General Level / Experience of Staff
Staff are qualified to at least one level above to the level they are teaching and hold a relevant teaching qualification.
Staff come from a range of backgrounds, including academic and industry specialisms. From time to time we may invite guest lecturers or subject specific specialists to take lectures / seminars.
Staff teaching English modules hold a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL qualification.
Fees and Other Relevant Costs
Tuition fees for new students: £14,600 (includes a £100 non-refundable enrolment fee).
Tuition fees for existing or continuing students: £14,500 per annum.
OTHM Registration: £300
Field Trips: costs will be charged as incurred, but will not exceed £200 per annum. Field trips are optional and do not contribute to the overall assessment.
Books: a range of books are recommended to supplement teaching and are purchased at the discretion of the student. All recommended texts are available in the College library for reference purposes.
All students are tested in English after registration at ETC. Additional support classes in English are included in the cost, if required.
Programme Specification
Please download the programme specification for more information.
ETC’s University Counsellor Services
When you study with ETC you will be assigned to our University Counsellor.
They will help you to:
Find the university of your choice
Write your personal statement
Get letters of recommendation
Complete your university application
Find out about your extra curricular activities