At a glance
Course details
- Delivery
- Online
- Study pace
- Flexible and self-paced
- Assessment
- Six online written assignments
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Qualification level
- RQF Level 6
- Published course option
- Complete Level 6 course: £2,900
Delivered by Online Business School. Course and third-party fees may apply.
RQF Level 6
Paid flexible online qualification
Business Management Level 6
A flexible online Level 6 route covering leadership, research, operations, finance, sustainability and strategic human resource management. The diploma is an RQF Level 6 qualification, but it is not a bachelor’s degree.
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Study format
- Online
- Assessment
- Six 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 provider 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.
Complete Level 6 course
£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 5 study who want to move into leadership, operations, finance, sustainability and strategic HR.
- People who want a single 120-credit OTHM Level 6 diploma assessed through a research project and written assignments.
- Learners considering Level 7 or university progression while accepting that admission and credit remain institution decisions.
Compare another route first if
- You still need Level 4 and Level 5 preparation or want two earlier business diplomas before advanced study.
- You specifically need a bachelor’s degree award rather than a regulated diploma at the same framework level.
Compare the closest alternatives
Alternative route
Business Management Level 4 and Level 5
Choose Level 4 and Level 5 if you need the earlier business stages before taking on Level 6 research and strategic work. Compare course detailsAlternative route
Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7
Choose Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7 if you already meet postgraduate-level entry expectations and want a higher strategic focus. Compare course detailsQualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.
RQF Level 6
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 603/2179/9
- Credits
- 120
Curriculum
What you will study
Mandatory units
- Leadership and People Management
- Business Research Project
- Operations Management
- Financial Decision Making
- Sustainable Business Practices
- Strategic Human Resource Management
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
- OTHM normally expects a relevant Level 5 diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Mature learners over 21 may be considered using relevant management experience, subject to the centre’s assessment.
- The current provider listing states age 21 or above, at least three years of relevant experience and a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
- Learners studying in English must demonstrate sufficient English-language competence.
- Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
- The qualification contains six mandatory 20-credit units.
- The current provider listing states six online written assignments.
- Assignments are currently described as approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
- All units must be passed under the awarding organisation’s assessment requirements.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for relevant Level 7 diplomas, postgraduate study or other suitable routes. The receiving institution decides subject fit, entry level, credit recognition and any additional requirements.
Move to Level 7
You may apply for a relevant Level 7 diploma in management, HR, projects or organisational psychology, subject to entry checks.
Explore a university route
A university may consider the diploma for advanced entry or further study, but it decides the accepted credit and any additional modules.
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
The current provider listing includes online modules, learning resources and assignment guidance under the provider’s current terms.
Tutor and learner support
The current provider listing describes one-to-one tutor support, webinars and access to learning support. The exact contact schedule can vary.
Conditions applyLaptop offer for eligible full-payment learners
The current provider listing describes a laptop benefit for learners who pay in full. Confirm eligibility, device, delivery, exclusions and withdrawal terms before payment.
Conditions applyQuestions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
Is this diploma the same as a bachelor’s degree?
No. It is a 120-credit regulated diploma at RQF Level 6. It is studied at the same framework level as bachelor’s-degree study, but it is not a complete bachelor’s degree.
What is the current course price?
OBS publishes the following course fee: Complete Level 6 course: £2,900, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £120.
Does this guarantee entry to postgraduate study?
No. The qualification can support applications for relevant further study, but each institution makes its own admission and recognition decision.
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.
Do I need Level 4 and Level 5 before choosing this Level 6 course?
You need suitable prior Level 5 study or another route accepted by the provider. If you do not yet have that preparation, the Business Management Level 4 and Level 5 package is the more appropriate comparison.
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