Diploma in Business Administration – Level 6
Develop as a modern business leader with our Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration (delivered in partnership with an approved centre). Gain in-depth administration knowledge and practical skills, preparing you for postgraduate study or direct employment in diverse management roles.
Course Overview
The Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration is a nationally recognised qualification. It is designed to develop and reward current and future business managers and leaders across various sectors. The qualification is awarded by Qualifi and is regulated by Ofqual.
This program provides in-depth business administration knowledge and practical skills. It prepares learners to make judgments, offer creative solutions to organisational challenges, and lead teams effectively. The curriculum covers five mandatory units:
- Management Control
- Management of Salesforce
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Business Law
- Research Project including Research Methods
This diploma has a total equivalence of 120 credits. Each 20-credit unit approximates to 200 Total Qualification Time (TQT) hours (100 Guided Learning Hours), and the 40-credit unit (Research Project) has 400 TQT hours (200 GLH). If you dedicate approximately 15 hours per week to your studies, you could complete the guided learning components of this diploma in around 40 weeks (approximately 10 months). This balanced approach combines structured instruction with independent study and practical application.
What You Will Achieve
Completing the Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration builds key management skills and encourages professional development. You will:
- Understand & Apply Leadership: Grasp leadership principles and apply them in a business environment.
- Manage Business Operations: Review and apply core business management principles effectively.
- Analyze Complex Information: Critically select, evaluate, and analyze data from diverse sources.
- Improve Employability: Connect business theories with their practical application to boost career readiness.
- Develop Critical Thinking: Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills for business scenarios.
- Manage Financials: Conduct financial analysis and manage budgets for informed decision-making.
- Develop Managerial Skills: Enhance managerial and leadership skills for team performance.
- Apply Strategic Research: Use research methods and advanced techniques for decision-making and creating new knowledge.
Your learning will be demonstrated through assessed work-related tasks for each unit.
Progression
The Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration significantly boosts your career. It provides a strong foundation for both direct employment and further academic pursuits.
After earning this diploma, you can pursue:
- Any Qualifi Level 7 Diploma.
- The first year of postgraduate study (Master’s degree) at various universities (Qualifi has exemptions with some universities).
- Direct employment in associated professions.
This diploma enhances your professional development and opens doors to roles like Operations Manager, Account Manager, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Business Analyst, or Business Consultant.
Entry Requirements
To enrol in the Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration, prospective learners are expected to meet the following criteria:
- Hold qualifications at Level 5.
- Alternatively, possess relevant work experience in the business sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals.
- In certain cases, considerable experience without formal qualifications may be considered after a successful interview.
- If your first language is not English, an IELTS 5 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate UK Higher Education matriculation.
FAQs
It’s an Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised qualification awarded by Qualifi. It provides advanced knowledge and skills for current and future business managers and leaders across various sectors.
This diploma suits individuals in any sector aiming for a management role, or those already in management looking to enhance their skills. It accommodates both full-time and part-time learners.
The diploma comprises five mandatory units, totalling 120 credits. Each unit is assessed through “work-related” tasks designed to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and problem-solving, often drawing on real organisations.
The diploma requires 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). If you study approximately 15 hours per week, you could complete the guided learning components in about 10 months.
Each unit is assessed through “work-related” tasks designed to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, problem-solving, and recommendations. Assignments will address learning outcomes and assessment criteria, often requiring learners to draw on real organisations.
You will gain skills in leadership, business management, information analysis, critical thinking, financial management, strategic marketing, business law, and research, all aimed at improving employability.
Upon completion, learners can progress to any Qualifi Level 7 Diploma or directly to the first year of a postgraduate degree at universities with Qualifi exemptions.
Primary employment areas include Operations Manager, Account Manager, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Business Analyst, and Business Consultant.
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Key Facts
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Qualification:
Diploma in Operations Management (RQF Level 5) - Awarding Body: Qualifi
- Duration: 5 months
- Fee: £6,500
- Study Mode: Blended Learning
- Assessment: Work-related Tasks / Written Assignments
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