How our online course in Business Management works
If you join our Diploma in Business Management, you can study at Level 4 only (120 credits), Level 5 only (120 credits), or take the combined Level 4 and 5 option (240 credits) through an OTHM diploma. It’s designed to give you the practical skills you need to do well in the business world.
You can start this online business course whenever you like and work through it at your own pace, which is why it suits people with busy schedules. Each module at Level 4 or Level 5 includes 40 hours of guided online learning. On top of that, you’ll be given extra optional materials, usually around 30 to 50 hours, such as recommended practice tasks, helpful readings, digital resources, and self-check activities.
To finish the course, you’ll submit six online assignments at each level. Each one is typically around 2,000 to 3,000 words. After you pass, you’ll receive your OTHM Diploma. From there, you can also top up to a bachelor’s degree at a selection of UK universities.
Throughout the Business and Management programme, you’ll have access to <strong>1-2-1 tutor support</strong> and webinars, plus social learning forums and additional resources. It’s there to help you complete your diploma with less guesswork and more support.
Level 4 and 5 Business Management Course Modules
The Level 4 Diploma in Business Management includes 6 modules:
Academic Writing and Research Skills Build confidence in academic writing, research methods, referencing, and critical thinking.
Business Operations Learn how organisations run day-to-day, with a focus on process, efficiency, and getting results.
Communication in Business Explore how strong communication supports collaboration, leadership, and customer relationships.
Finance and Accounting Get to grips with the fundamentals of financial reporting, budgeting, and managing business money.
Leading and Managing Teams Learn what it takes to motivate, lead, and manage teams to hit business goals.
Operating in a Global Context Understand how global trends, different cultures, and international markets shape the way businesses operate.
The Level 5 Diploma in Business Management also includes 6 modules:
Principles and Concepts of Strategy See how businesses create and put strategies into action, so they can compete and grow.
The Management of Human Resources Learn how recruitment, development, and day-to-day people management can work effectively in the workplace.
Marketing for Managers Understand key marketing approaches and how managers use them to support business objectives.
Business Law for Managers Discover the legal responsibilities and rights that can affect business activities.
Management Accounting and Decision Making Use financial information to make smarter business decisions and plan ahead.
Business Start-up: Conception to Market Learn how to take a business idea and turn it into a real venture, from planning to launch.
Assignment Unit Titles:
Below are the assignment unit titles for the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business management:
Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)
Business Operations (20 credits)
Communication in Business (20 credits)
Finance and Accounting (20 credits)
Leading and Managing Teams (20 credits)
Operating in a Global Context (20 credits)
More information about the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business management units can be found here: https://othm.org.uk/qualification/othm-level-4-diploma-in-business-management
Below are the assignment unit titles for the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business management:
Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits)
The Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
Marketing for Managers (20 credits)
Business Law for Managers (20 credits)
Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits)
Business Start-up; Conception to Market (20 credits)
More information about the Level 5 units can be found here: https://othm.org.uk/qualification/othm-level-5-diploma-in-business-management
Entry requirements
Am I eligible for this online business course ?
To join our Level 4 Diploma in Business Management, you need to be at least 18 and have completed full secondary education. That usually means having at least 2 A-levels or an equivalent qualification.
If you do not have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, for example if you have NVQ Level 3, you may still be able to apply using your work experience. If you’d like help working out your best route in, speak to one of our friendly team members at: 0333 772 1158
To enrol on the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management, you must have already completed the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.
Career Progression
A Level 4/5 Diploma in Business Management from Online Business School gives you a solid, realistic route into a wide range of business careers. The course builds skills you can use straight away, especially around leadership, operations, strategy, and communication. It can help you move toward roles like:
Operations Manager
Project Coordinator
Sales Manager
Marketing Executive
Office Manager
Account Manager
You can also continue on to a full bachelor’s degree through a university top-up year, or if you prefer, you can build your profile with business-related professional certifications.
Overall, the Level 4/5 qualification gives you a strong starting point for a successful career in business and management across different industries.
University options
Did you know that our online Diploma in Business Management can support a pathway to a Business Management degree?
After you finish the Level 4 and 5 Business Management pathway course online, you may be able to complete a third-year degree called a ‘BA top up’ at a number of UK universities.
You can apply to any university that offers the BA top up, and you can study either online or on campus, depending on what the university provides.
If you choose to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, you can find the costs below.
Coventry University
Business Management and Leadership BA (Coventry Campus) – £9,535
Business Management and Leadership BA (London Campus) – £9,535
Business Management Top-Up (Online)- £6,100 *Exclusive to OBS*
Anglia Ruskin University
BSc (Hons) Business Management Top-Up – £5,600 *Exclusive to OBS*
Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,535
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,750 *Exclusive to OBS*
University of Northumbria
BSc Honours Global Business Management (Human Resources) (top-up) -£9,535
University of Staffordshire
BSc Business Management (Top-Up) – £9,790
University of Huddersfield
BA Honours Human Resource Management top-up -£9,790
Westcliff University
Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
BA (Hons) International Business Management (Top Up) – On Campus
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
Edinburgh Napier University
BA in Business Management – £6,200
BA in Business and Enterprise – £6,200
BA in Sales Management – £6,200
University of Sunderland – On Campus
BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,535
University of Cumbria
BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS – £9,535 UK/ £13,250 International
BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS – £9,535 UK/ £13,250 International
*Please note fees can change. Contact the university directly for the latest prices.
NOTE: If you are a UK/EU student, you might be eligible for student loans for the top-up part of your studies. For more details, visit www.slc.co.uk.
