The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structure of businesses.
The qualification will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills associated with business activities. It will prompt research, investigation and review of aspects of business which include Business Communication, The Business Environment, People Management, Customer Service, Finance and Marketing.
After completing OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management a learner should be able to demonstrate and/or work with:
Knowledge and Understanding
Generic Skills
Successful completion of this qualification will support learners progressing to university, and to provide learners with the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the world of work in their chosen sector.
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management qualification can be offered to learners from age 16 who possess O/L qualifications.
OTHM qualifications at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units making a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate blended learning.
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.
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 the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management and may consider them for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor’s degree programmes.
Business & Management
Degree
HND in Business Administration
Duration
Minimum 24 months, Maximum 30 Months
Medium
English