At a glance
Course details
- Delivery
- Online
- Study pace
- Flexible
- Assessment
- Online written assignments
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Qualification level
- RQF Level 4
- Published course option
- Level 4 and Level 5 combined route: £3,500
Delivered by Online Business School. Course and third-party fees may apply.
RQF Level 4 + RQF Level 5
Paid flexible online qualification
Business Management Level 4 and Level 5
A combined online study package containing two separate OTHM qualifications. The Level 4 and Level 5 diplomas each carry 120 credits and cover operations, finance, people, strategy, marketing and business development.
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Study format
- Online
- Assessment
- Online written assignments
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
- OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
- Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
- The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current obs terms.
- Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Level 4 and Level 5 combined route
£3,500
Published course fee£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest.
One level only: Level 4 or Level 5
£2,900
Published course fee£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
- Learners with suitable Level 3 preparation who want a broad route across operations, finance, people, marketing and strategy.
- People who want to complete two separately identified 120-credit OTHM diplomas through flexible online study.
- Learners who want general business breadth before deciding whether to specialise at Level 6 or Level 7.
Compare another route first if
- You already know that accounting, entrepreneurship, logistics or another specialist area should be the centre of your Level 4 study.
- You need a single extended-diploma certificate; the current evidence identifies two separate qualifications in this package.
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What qualification will you receive?
Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.
RQF Level 4
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 610/0763/8
- Credits
- 120
RQF Level 5
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 610/1527/1
- Credits
- 120
Curriculum
What you will study
Level 4 mandatory units
- Academic Writing and Research Skills
- Business Operations
- Communication in Business
- Finance and Accounting
- Leading and Managing Teams
- Operating in a Global Context
Level 5 mandatory units
- Principles and Concepts of Strategy
- The Management of Human Resources
- Marketing for Managers
- Business Law for Managers
- Management Accounting and Decision Making
- Business Start-up: Conception to Market
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
- For Level 4, the provider normally expects learners to be at least 18 with a completed secondary education or an accepted equivalent route.
- Level 5 normally requires suitable prior Level 4 study or another accepted entry route.
- English-language competence is required for study and written assessment.
- Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
- Each diploma is assessed through online written assignments.
- Assessment requirements apply to each separate qualification.
- The exact submission timetable and any resubmission conditions are confirmed by the provider.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
After successful completion, learners may apply for suitable further-study or degree top-up opportunities. Universities decide whether the qualification is accepted, how much credit is recognised and whether the applicant meets current admissions requirements.
Continue to Level 6
You may apply for a suitable Level 6 business route, subject to the next provider’s academic and entry requirements.
Apply for university progression
You may approach universities offering relevant advanced-entry or top-up study. Each university decides credit recognition and entry point.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
Digital learning materials and access to the Online Business School platform are included under the provider’s current course terms.
Tutor and learner support
Online Business School describes tutor support and learner support as part of the course experience. The exact contact schedule can vary by course.
Conditions applyLaptop offer
A laptop may be available on eligible full-payment routes. Payment-plan and ELCAS-funded learners may be excluded. Confirm the current course-specific terms before paying.
Conditions applyQuestions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
Do I receive one diploma or two?
The currently evidenced route contains a separate OTHM Level 4 Diploma and OTHM Level 5 Diploma. RSG will not describe the package as one extended diploma unless OBS confirms that exact certificate route.
Does the course guarantee final-year university entry?
No. Learners may apply to suitable further-study routes, but the university decides admission, subject compatibility and credit recognition.
Is the £20 deposit added to the £3,500?
No. Under the current payment structure, the £20 deposit is included in the £3,500 total, followed by 24 monthly payments of £145.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
When is this route a better choice than Business Management Level 6?
Choose Level 4 and Level 5 if you still need those stages or want the broader two-diploma foundation. Level 6 is intended for learners who already hold suitable Level 5 study or an accepted equivalent.
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