OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
OTHM Qualifications (UK)

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OverviewThe 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.Qualification structureThe Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units for a combined total of ...Read more

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.

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 Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

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.

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 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.

After completion of OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies, students can progress to the following programmes:

Bachelor of Accounting at Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business (Finance) at Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) at Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business (Management) at Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business Studies at Charles Sturt University.

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OTHM Qualifications (UK)
8 Waterside Court, Galleon Boulevard Galleon Boulevard Dartford DA2 6NX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stone Crossing  0.3 miles away

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