Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structure of businesses.

The qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge, understanding, and skills required for various business activities. It encourages research, investigation, and review of business aspects, including Business Communication, The Business Environment, People Management, Customer Service, Finance, and Marketing.

Upon completing the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management, learners will be able to demonstrate and work with the following:

nowledge and Understanding

• Gain an appreciation of the body of knowledge that constitutes the business discipline.
• Acquire a range of knowledge, facts, theories, ideas, materials, terminology, and techniques related to business, its functions, and its context.
• Apply knowledge, skills, and understanding to basic and routine practices, addressing business management issues in organizations.
• Relate the business field and its functions to practical, real-world applications.

Generic Skills

• Obtain, organize, and use factual, theoretical, or hypothetical information to draw conclusions and suggest solutions for business organizations.
• Utilize a wide range of skills, including ICT, basic analysis of numerical and graphical data, and effective written and oral communication.
• Take responsibility for a variety of activities with a clear goal, working under non-directive supervision.
• Exercise some supervisory responsibilities, work in teams, evaluate others’ work, and make efficient use of limited resources.

Successfully completing this qualification will enable learners to progress to university or enter the workforce in their chosen sector with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Course Outline

The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management qualification includes 6 mandatory units, which combine for a total of 120 credits. The qualification requires 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

The mandatory units are:

• Communication for Business (20 credits)
• The Business Environment (20 credits)
• People Management (20 credits)
• Customer Service (20 credits)
• Finance in Business (20 credits)
• Marketing (20 credits)

Requirements

The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management qualification is available to learners starting from age 16. Although OTHM does not specify entry requirements, delivery centres must ensure that learners have the necessary capability to undertake the learning and assessments.

In addition, OTHM Centres must recruit learners with integrity into appropriate qualifications that:

• Meet their needs Facilitate learning and achievement Enable progression

For English requirements, learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency. For further details, visit the English Language Expectations page on our website at www.othm.org.uk.

Who is This Course For?

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to give learners an in-depth understanding of how businesses operate and are structured.

This qualification equips learners with essential knowledge, understanding, and skills related to business activities. It encourages research, investigation, and review of key aspects, including Business Communication, The Business Environment, People Management, Customer Service, Finance, and Marketing.

Upon completing the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management, learners will be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding

Appreciate the body of knowledge that defines the business discipline.

Gain a broad range of knowledge, facts, theories, ideas, materials, terminology, and techniques about business, its functions, and its context.

Apply knowledge, skills, and understanding using basic, routine practices to address issues related to business management in organizations.

Relate business functions and industries to practical applications and common real-world scenarios.

eneric Skills

Obtain, organize, and use factual, theoretical, or hypothetical information to draw conclusions and suggest solutions for business organizations.

Utilize a wide range of skills, such as ICT, basic analysis of numerical and graphical data, and effective written and oral communication.

Take responsibility for various activities with clear goals, while working under non-directive supervision.

Exercise supervisory responsibilities, work in teams, evaluate others’ work, and use limited resources efficiently.

Successfully completing this qualification will help learners progress to university or provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to enter their chosen sector.

Assessment

All units within this qualification undergo internal assessment by the center, and OTHM conducts external verification. The qualifications follow a criterion-referenced system, focusing on the achievement of all specified learning outcomes.

In order to achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence that shows they have fulfilled all learning outcomes and met the required assessment criteria. The Assessor makes the judgment that the learners have successfully met these criteria.

Furthermore, the Assessor is responsible for providing an audit trail, demonstrating how the judgment of the learners’ overall achievement was reached.

Accreditation

London College for Professionals Offers Endorsed Courses by OTHM UK and under OTHM Endorsed Provision.

OTHM Endorsed Provision

London College for Professionals has designed and developed its courses under the guidance and supervision by OTHM to ensure that its courses meet the high standards quality criteria.

About OTHM

UK based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).

We operate a global network of numerous delivery centers to offer our qualifications. OTHM has built strong academic relationships in the UK and abroad, ensuring that OTHM qualifications are recognized worldwide.

As a result, this local and international recognition has empowered OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills while also enabling them to join degree or Master’s top-up programs.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the course, the learner must pay for a Certificate of Completion from KPCL (either in PDF format or Hardcopy) or an Endorsed Diploma from OTHM (Hardcopy).