Level 5 Diploma Business Management (120 Credits)

Undergraduate Programs 6-12 Months Online United Kingdom
Apply Now
About This Programme

The Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is an Ofqual regulated, 120 credit qualification equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor's degree (Higher National Diploma level). Designed to develop comprehensive knowledge in operational management, leadership, organizational behavior, financial control, and strategic planning, this course prepares learners to take on key management roles or progress directly into the final year (Level 6 top up) of a university degree. The qualification builds upon fundamental business concepts and covers key areas such as strategic management, marketing, human resource management, finance, operations, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior. Learners gain a deeper understanding of business decision making, leadership practices, and organizational performance.

Graduate Path

Graduates can pursue careers as business managers, operations managers, project coordinators, marketing executives, human resource officers, business development executives, customer relationship managers, and administrative managers. The qualification also provides a strong foundation for entrepreneurship, enabling learners to start and manage their own businesses.

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to OBS below;

1. Diploma/Level 4

2. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level

3. School Transcript

4. Passport/National ID

5. CV

NB: Applicants with No High School can submit the below for consideration

1. Passport

2. CV (5 years’ experience)

3. Junior High School Certificate (If available)

English Language Requirement

OBS accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, must submit

Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores of IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.

Programme Details
Undergraduate Programs Level
6-12 Months Duration
Online Mode
United Kingdom Country
Intakes
January, 2027
April, 2026 → December, 2026
Open
March, 2027
August, 2026 → February, 2027
Open
June, 2027
November, 2026 → May, 2027
Likely Open
September, 2027
January, 2027 → August, 2027
Likely Open
Related Programmes
BSc. Agribusiness- Agriculture Industry
Southeast Missouri State University
4 Years • Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Business (Level 7 )
IBAT College Dublin
3 Years • Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Middle Tennessee State University
4 Years • Undergraduate Programs
Level 4 Diploma Business Management (120 Credits)
Online Business School
6-12 Months • Undergraduate Programs
Level 3 Diploma Business Studies (60 Credits)
Online Business School
6-12 Months • Undergraduate Programs