OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management

Description

Getting Started

The course provides all the necessary information about making an excellent career in various business organizations. Ultimately, the learner should be much more confident with detailed knowledge about business management and the environment.

The learner will get detailed information on the contents: business communication and environment, global business environment, business functions including people management, quantitative methods in business and more. The course also enables the learner to understand the core principles of business management. The learner also acquires skills in business administration. The course also provides knowledge regarding business strategies and business strategy formulation.

Key Benefits

The qualification will benefit learners to:

Key Highlights

Career Pathways

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:

About Awarding Body

OTHM is an established and recognised Awarding Organisation (Certification Body) launched in 2003. OTHM has already made a mark in the UK and global online education scenario by creating and maintaining a user-friendly and skill based learning environment. OTHM has both local and international recognition which aids OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.

OTHM qualifications has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

What is included?

Assessment

The delivering Centre will internally assess all units. All of the units are assessed by coursework and this may include the production of portfolios, presentations, practical projects, and staff observations. None of the units requires you to sit a formal examination.

Students will need to show that they meet each of the assessment criteria detailed within each unit, to the required standard for the level of the unit.

Diploma Certificates will be awarded following assessment of the candidate's course works. A qualified tutor will examine the evidence and make a decision, which is verified by the external verifier and passed for certification. To be awarded the certificates, candidates must pass all the six units. Candidates need to achieve 40% mark in order to pass each unit. The achievement (pass) rates for this qualification are outstanding.

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management qualification, learners must possess:

Progression

Successful completion of Level 4 Diploma in Business Management enables the learners to pursue progressions including OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible for direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.

Why gain a OTHM Qualification?

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management 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.

Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.

Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.

UNIT1- Research and Academic Writing

Reference No : M/616/0694

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

The unit enables learners to develop effective research plans, to evaluate different research methods, to use a high standard of academic writing, and to use independent learning techniques to support their self-development.

UNIT2- Business Environment

Reference No : M/616/2719

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

Unit II aims to develop learners understanding of the dimensions of the business environment, including various business types and purpose.

UNIT3- Introduction to Business Communication

Reference No : H/616/2720

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

Unit III enhances learners business communication skills and enable them to make a career in the business industry. Learners will be able to make persuasive presentations, Negotiate convincingly, write reports that address and/or solve strategic problems and more on.

UNIT4- Introduction to Quantitative Methods

Reference No : T/616/0695

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

The aim of this unit is to review the basic concepts in mathematics, algebraic equations, graph construction, matrix algebra and probability that need to be understood by all business learners. The learner is expected to analyse and apply these concepts to a variety of mathematical problems encountered in business contexts.

UNIT5- Introduction to Business Functions

Reference No : K/616/2721

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

This unit enables the learner in understanding different businesses types and external influences on organisations such as the comparative environmental framework.

UNIT6- Introduction to Finance

Reference No : M/616/2722

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

The final unit helps to develop learners' understanding of the current regulations governing financial reporting. The unit also gives an idea about purpose and formats of financial statements for different users.

Delivery Methods

School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.

We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.

The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.

Resources and Support

School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently.

Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.

How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.