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11 months
All levels
Getting Started
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business points the students to work in business bookkeeping. This capability incorporates bookkeeping philosophies, bookkeeping standards, ideas, and practices. It empowers the student to procure information in business accounting. This capability is intended to build up the abilities in dealing with business reviews and banking activities. After completing this course, the student can progress to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND), and Bachelors degree.
Key Benefits
All the important Accounting rules are covered in this course. As a result, the students will better understand the relationship between accounting and business.
It will be helpful to the students to develop their accounting skills through the practical application of various business analyses.
A nationally - recognised qualification, the credits earned at this course can be transferred to other courses if the students want to pursue a bachelor's degree.
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate their proficiency in business, which helps to increase their chances of making a successful career progression.
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?
Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal.
Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team.
Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.
The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements.
Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform.
Supervision for all modules.
Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform. This facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience.
Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only).
Assessment
Time-constrained scenario-based assignments
No examinations
Entry Requirements
Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification.
Learners must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Mature learners (over 21) with management experience.
International students whose first language is not English must score 5.5 or above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Progression
Learners completing the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business:
OTHM Level 6 Diplomas or
Will be eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Bachelor's degree programmes or
Directly into employment in an associated profession.
Why gain a OTHM Qualification?
Quality, Standards and Recognitions- OTHM qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation); hence, the learners can be very confident about the quality of the qualifications as well.
Career Development to increase credibility with employers- All OTHM qualifications are developed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge every employer seeks. The learners pursuing an OTHM qualification will obtain an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and grow key competencies to tackle situations and work on projects more effectively, which will, in turn, give learners the potential to get promotions within the workplace. Alternatively, it allows them to progress onto an MBA top-up/Bachelor's degree / Master's degree programme around the World.
Flexible study options- All OTHM qualifications have a credit value, which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. The credit value will indicate how long it will normally take you to prepare for a unit or qualification.
Three different types of qualification are:
The award is achieved with 1 - 12 credits
The certificate is completed with 13 - 36 credits
The diploma is completed with at least 37 credits
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.
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- Principles and Concepts of Business Strategy
Reference No : A/650/2356
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
In simpler terms, strategy involves positioning a business to excel in its target market. Yet, gaining a competitive edge demands research, analysis, interpretation, and strategic decision-making. This unit aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to actively contribute to an organization's strategy development and successful implementation.
UNIT2- Financial Management
Reference No : F/650/1917
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit intends to furnish learners with an understanding of fundamental financial theories and working capital management. Additionally, it aims to empower them with the skills needed to assess and employ strategies for handling an organization's global financial risks.
UNIT3- Financial Planning and Control
Reference No : H/650/1918
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit seeks to equip learners with an understanding of the financial planning and control function within businesses. It covers corporate financial planning, accessing various sources of business finance, and navigating the risks involved in global capital markets. Additionally, the unit explores the significance of corporate governance in overseeing the financial management function. Learners will cultivate the skills necessary to evaluate potential investment opportunities and analyze the risks linked to implementing global financial strategies.
UNIT4- Financial Reporting
Reference No : J/650/1919
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit aims to enhance learners' abilities in overseeing a company's business assets and creating various standard financial reports essential for depicting the organization's financial standing. It also delves into the conceptual frameworks governing financial reporting and their correlation with the presentation of financial information.
UNIT5- The Management of Human Resources
Reference No : H/650/1151
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
Ensuring the attraction, growth, and retention of skilled employees significantly influence a business's triumph. Human Resource Management (HRM) centers on bolstering business success and performance through strategic planning and operational duties. This unit's goal is to familiarize learners with fundamental principles and concepts in HRM, enabling them to endorse a sustainable approach to managing people by comprehending the function's purpose and breadth within an organization.
UNIT6- Business Start-up: Conception to Market
Reference No : M/650/1155
Credit : 20 || TQT : 200
This unit aims to amalgamate prior learning, leveraging the knowledge and skills from disciplines like business strategy, financial planning, accounting, and management. Its objective is to guide individuals who aspire to start their own businesses, providing insights into the essential requirements, available support systems, and necessary personal attributes. Ultimately, learners will apply this collective knowledge to craft a robust and viable business plan.
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.