OTHM Level 5 – Diploma in Accounting and Business

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required by a middle manager in an organisation that may be involved in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation and people management.

Entry requirements

• For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification, learners must possess:
• 1. Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent recognized qualification
• 2. Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• 3. Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
• 4. English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

Qualification structure

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business 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.