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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business

Level 4 ⎮ University 1st year
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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business

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The objective of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of accounting and business in the broader business context, and to provide them with the practical, industry-focused skills to manage business finances, budgets and cash flow effectively, and to play a key role in business growth. Successful completion of this qualification provides learners with the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant Level 5 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by OfQual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to Level 5 diploma or Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme on completion at an attractive fee plan.

Who is this course for?

This qualification would have particular relevance for:
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Study with work

Those planning to work in, or already working in a wide ranging and responsible accounting role in a small to medium organisation.

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For supervisory roles

Those involved in financial reporting and/or in financial decision-support roles, possibly in supervisory roles in the accounting departments of larger organisations

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Manager

Anyone performing financial manager or supervisory roles in accounts payable and/or receivable, or a financial manager role in fixed asset accounting in financial shared service centres. As a manager, the learner needs a broader knowledge of business organisations and of managing people in addition to rounded accounting skills, both in financial and management accounting

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Technician role

Students carrying out a technician role in a commercial organisation which has good internal training and requires examined knowledge to complement this training programme.

Equivalences
OTHM qualifications at Level 4 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.

Key facts about Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business

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100% Online

Study online with the UK’s leading online course provider.
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Global programme

Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
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Study material

Comprehensive study material and
e-library support available at no additional cost.
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Extensive Tutor Support

Qualifications delivered by ICL comes with complete tutor support via email. Support via zoom meeting is provided on case to case basis.
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Assessments

Assessment is done through written assignments and/ or dissertation project.
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Progression opportunities

As this qualification is approved and regulated, learners are eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programmes.
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Cost Effective

Typically, British degree qualification starts from GBP £9,250 per annum, but with ICL, you enjoy savings of up to 60% on your educational investment.

Entry Requirements

Learner must possess: 01, 02, 03 and 04
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01

Level 3 relevant

Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or any equivalent qualification

02

1 year work experience

Work experience of 1 years or more in case you do not hold any formal qualification

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Over 18 years old

Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course

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English requirements

If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country mustprovide evidence of English language competency. (IELTS 5.5; Reading andWriting must be at 5.5)

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Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.

Mandatory Units:

20 credits
Academic Writing and Research Skills
20 credits
Business and the Economic Environment
20 credits
Principles of Financial Accounting
20 credits
Quantitative Methods in a Business Context
20 credits
Management Accounting
20 credits
Leading and Managing Teams
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Progressions

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant OTHM Level 5 Diplomas, including the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification.

The Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

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