Course description
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business
The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required by a middle manager in an organisation that may be involved in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation and people management.
Qualification structure
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 qualification, learners must possess relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification, must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course and mature learners (over 21) with relevant experience.
Training Course Content
Mandatory Units
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning and Control
- Financial Reporting
- Taxation Principles and Practices
- People Management
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Course delivery details
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 part-time and distance learning.
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
Continuing Studies
Successful completion of Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business, and other relevant OTHM Level 6 Diplomas.