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Current controlled listing RQF Level 4

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

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Controlled information

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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 package: £3,500

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To be confirmed

  • The provider must confirm current entry eligibility and any evidence required for this exact route.
  • Confirm the final payable total, payment timetable, cancellation terms and any mandatory third-party charges before payment.
  • Confirm the current start arrangement and platform access period, including whether up to five years under current obs terms still applies.
  • A receiving university, employer, professional body or other organisation makes its own recognition and progression decisions.

Fees and payment

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Level 4 and Level 5 combined package

£3,500

Full price

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

Level 4 only or Level 5 only

£2,900

Full price

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

The combined package is a commercial study option. The evidenced route contains two separate OTHM qualifications, not automatically one extended diploma.

Course decision guide

Is this the right route for you?

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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.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

Entrepreneurship and Management Level 4 and Level 5

Choose Entrepreneurship and Management if venture planning, innovation and entrepreneurial decision-making are your priority at Level 4. Compare course details

Alternative route

Accounting and Business Level 4 and Level 5

Choose Accounting and Business if you want financial accounting, quantitative methods and management accounting to shape the first level. Compare course details

Qualification facts

What qualification will you receive?

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RQF Level 4

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management

Awarding organisation
OTHM
Qualification number
610/0763/8
Credits
120
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RQF Level 5

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

Awarding organisation
OTHM
Qualification number
610/1527/1
Credits
120
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Curriculum

What you will study

01

Level 4 mandatory units

  1. Academic Writing and Research Skills
  2. Business Operations
  3. Communication in Business
  4. Finance and Accounting
  5. Leading and Managing Teams
  6. Operating in a Global Context
02

Level 5 mandatory units

  1. Principles and Concepts of Strategy
  2. The Management of Human Resources
  3. Marketing for Managers
  4. Business Law for Managers
  5. Management Accounting and Decision Making
  6. 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 apply

Laptop 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.

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Questions before enrolment

Frequently asked questions

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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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