Diploma in Business Management Level 5

Entry Requirement

For entry onto the LCM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
• Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in this website.

Structure

The LCM Level 5 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.

Progression

Successful completion of Level 5 Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including LCM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. For more information visit University Progressions page in this website.

Course Review

This suite of Qualifications provides a realistic and broad opportunity for Learners seeking career and professional development. They will support Learners in realizing their potential and by association the prospects of the organisations they work with or for. Management of a range of business operations and functions, the management of specific challenges for organisations will introduce Learners to management theory, practice and models that will provide valuable knowledge and know-how. The Qualifications will develop the Learner’s ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques and to enhance those skills, investigate issues and opportunities; develop their awareness and appreciation of managerial, organisational and environmental issues, use management techniques and practices in imaginative ways, make use of relevant information from different sources, develop and encourage problem solving and creativity to tackle problems and challenges, exercise judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions and develop the ability to recognize and reflect on personal learning and improve their personal, social and other transferable skills