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QLS • Level 6 QLS-16713

Business Accountancy – Tax

Awarding Body: QLS (Quality Licence Scheme – UK) • Modules: 28 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Advanced training in general, cost and tax accounting with legal frameworks, analytics, and payroll systems. Ideal for future accountants, tax advisors, finance officers and business professionals.

Modules

  • General Accounting I & II; Cost Accounting I & II; Tax Accounting I & II; Business Accounting
  • Financial Management; Accounting Applications I & II; Law I & II; Tax Practice; Capital Taxing – Investment Incentives
  • Financial Mathematics I & II; Statistics I & II
  • Business Management I & II; Business Economics; Marketing; Business Communications
  • Word Processing; Spreadsheets; Computerized Accounting; Commercial Apps & Payroll; Transaction Processing

Module breakdown per Business Coursebook.

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
Total Qualification Time (TQT)1200 hrs
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)400 hrs
Self-Study (SS)650 hrs
Total Assessment Time (TAT)150 hrs
Full-Time: 9–12mPart-Time: 12–18mOnline/Flexible: up to 24m

Admissions

Typically suitable for applicants with Level 5 or equivalent professional experience; English proficiency required for academic study. Centre discretion applies.

Progression

Progress to Level 7 postgraduate diplomas in Accounting/Finance/Business, or relevant professional routes.

QLS • Level 7QLS-16711

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 13 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Strategic management, finance, HR, marketing, risk, MIS and organisational change with a final research essay. Designed for executives and entrepreneurs seeking leadership roles.

Modules

  • Principles of Economic Theory & Policy; Quantitative Methods in Decision Analysis
  • Operations Management; Administrative Marketing; Human Resource Management; Administrative Accounting
  • Strategic Management; Financial Management; Business Risk Management; International Business Management
  • Management Information Systems; Organisational Behaviour & Change; Final Essay (research)

As listed in the Coursebook.

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Undergraduate degree or Level 6 equivalent; managerial experience advantageous. English proficiency required.

Progression

Academic: Level 8 / doctoral-level routes. Professional: senior leadership roles across sectors.

QLS • Level 6QLS-16625

Advanced Professional Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 15 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Career-oriented programme integrating law, finance, statistics, operations, marketing & communications with an applied final project.

Modules

  • Law I & II; General Accounting I & II; Financial Mathematics I & II; Statistics I & II
  • Processing Transaction; Business Management II; Principles of Marketing; Practising in Business; Communicating in Business
  • Business Economics; Final Project (applied research)

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1000 hrs
GLH350 hrs
SS550 hrs
TAT100 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 5 or equivalent experience; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 7 postgraduate business qualifications, or managerial roles.

QLS • Level 5QLS-03523

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Tourism Industry)

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 19 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Tourism & hospitality-focused business diploma: travel agency operations, ticketing, aviation systems, multilingual comms, tourism law & culture, environmental policy.

Modules

  • English Tourism Terminology; German; French
  • Organisation & Operation of Travel Agency; Principles of Tourism; World Tourism Geography
  • International Relations in Transportation; Air Fares, Ticketing & Reservations
  • Incoming/Outbound Tourism Management; History of Greek Culture; Environmental Policy; Tourism Legislation; Commercial Law
  • Practical Field Knowledge; Customer Care & Alternative Tourism; Back/Front Office Systems; Accounting Principles; Aviation (Airline/Airport)

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1000 hrs
GLH300 hrs
SS600 hrs
TAT100 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 4 or tourism experience; language proficiency appropriate to modules.

Progression

Level 6 advanced business/admin or tourism management roles.

QLS • Level 5QLS-03520

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Shipping)

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 17 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Specialist maritime business: shipping ops, international commercial law, chartering & brokering, marine insurance, fuel tech, marine environment, shipping accounting; dissertation.

Modules

  • Transport Management & Planning; Shipping Operations Techniques; Organisation/Management of Shipping; Passenger Shipping; Practical Field Knowledge
  • International Commercial Relations; Maritime Laws; Law of the Sea; Chartering – Brokering; Maritime Insurance
  • Shipping Accounting; Office Management / Inventory / Archiving
  • Fuel Technology; Marine Environment Protection; English; Dissertation

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1000 hrs
GLH320 hrs
SS600 hrs
TAT80 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 4 or maritime/logistics experience; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 6+ business/shipping pathways; maritime operations roles.

QLS • Level 5QLS-03515

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 25 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Broad-based business education: accounting, taxation, office tech, marketing/PR, HR, comms, and modern office environment for supervisory roles.

Modules

  • General Accounting I & II; Financial Maths I & II; Statistics I & II; Tax Practice; Tax Accounting; Cost Accounting; Business Accounting; Computerised Accounting; Financial Management
  • Law I & II; Business Administration I & II; Transaction Processing; Business Economics
  • Marketing; Service Marketing; Marketing Management; Public Relations
  • Word Processing; Spreadsheets; Commercial Apps & Payroll; Modern Office Environment
  • Business Communications; Personnel Management; Developing Skills; Practical Field Knowledge

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH400 hrs
SS700 hrs
TAT100 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 4 or relevant work experience; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 6 advanced professional or top-up routes (where applicable).

QLS • Level 8QLS-02918

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business & Leadership

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 5 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Executive-level programme focused on advanced research, global competition strategies and innovative leadership; major project included.

Modules

  • Advanced Research Methodology; Research for Management
  • Global Competition Strategies; Innovative Leadership
  • Major Strategic Project

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 7 or significant executive experience; research readiness expected.

Progression

Doctoral-level study or senior strategy/consulting leadership.

QLS • Level 5QLS-02898

Professional Higher Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 9 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Management concepts & practices, business development, HR, finance, managerial accounting, strategic marketing and communications.

Modules

  • Management Concepts & Practices II; Business Development Strategies; Human Resource Management; HRM & Development
  • Financial Planning & Control; Managerial Accounting; Financial Management
  • Strategic Marketing; Business Communications

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1000 hrs
GLH300 hrs
SS620 hrs
TAT80 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 4 or equivalent; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 6 routes or supervisory/managerial roles.

QLS • Level 4QLS-02891

Professional Diploma in Law and Business

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 9 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Integrated business & legal foundation: business English, marketing, management, HR, English/European/international law, litigation, ADR, tort & business law.

Modules

  • Business English; Marketing Strategies; Theory & Practice of Management; Human Resource Management
  • Intro to English/European/International Law; Dealing with Litigation Matters; Business Law; Dispute Resolution; Law of Tort

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT800 hrs
GLH260 hrs
SS480 hrs
TAT60 hrs
FT: 9–10mPT: 12–15mOnline: 18–24m

Admissions

Level 3 or relevant experience; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 5 business/legal pathways or paralegal/corporate support roles.

QLS • Level 7QLS-02881

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 10 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Strategic management & policy, financial planning, HR development, global marketing suite (incl. product, pricing & promotional strategies).

Modules

  • Business Policy; International Strategic Management; Formulation of Financial Strategy
  • The Financial Management Function; Financing Business
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Planning; International Marketing Strategy; Product & Pricing Strategies; Planning & Implementation of Promotional Strategies

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 6 or bachelor’s degree; relevant experience considered.

Progression

MBA/top-up (where applicable) or senior management roles.

QLS • Level 5QLS-02842

Higher Professional Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 20 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Operational & strategic competence across management, finance/reporting, taxation, auditing, marketing/sales, contract law & IT.

Modules

  • Operating Environment; Org Structures & Processes; Managing People/Activities; Planning & Decision-Making; Maintaining Org & Individual Performance
  • Managing Finance & Information; Financial Accounting Framework; Financial Reporting; Financial Planning & Control; Managerial Accounting & Finance
  • Preparing Taxation Computations; Implementing Auditing Procedures
  • Marketing; Market Relations; Retaining Customers; Organising/Controlling Sales
  • Contract Law; Business Information; Information Technology

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT: 9–12mPT: 12–18mOnline: up to 24m

Admissions

Level 4 or equivalent; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 6 or mid-management roles in operations/finance/marketing.

QLS • Level 4QLS-02754

Diploma in Business Management

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 5 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Foundation in communication, people in organisations, business environment, CRM and resource management for early-career entrants.

Modules

  • Communication Skills; People in Organisations; Business Environment; Customer Relationship Management; Resource Management

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT600 hrs
GLH200 hrs
SS360 hrs
TAT40 hrs
FT: 6–9mPT: 9–12mOnline: up to 18m

Admissions

Level 3 or school-leaver profile; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 5 business/administration pathways.

QLS • Level 4QLS-02753

Diploma in Business Management

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 8 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Broad L4 business toolkit covering finance interpretation, business environment, management, marketing, project/operations, customer care, information systems and selling.

Modules

  • Interpreting Financial Reports; The Business Environment; The Management Process; Marketing
  • Managing Projects & Operations; Customer Care; Information Systems & Costing; Selling & Sales Techniques

Module set per Coursebook.

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT800 hrs
GLH260 hrs
SS500 hrs
TAT40 hrs
FT 6–9mPT 9–12mOnline ≤18m

Admissions

Level 3 or work experience; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 5 business/administration routes or junior management roles.

QLS • Level 4QLS-02752

Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 14 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Administrative and analytical core: accounting & maths, statistics, commercial law, economics, management practice, business communication, marketing basics, and office ICT.

Modules

  • General Accounting I–II; Financial Mathematics; Statistics; Commercial Law; Economics
  • Management Practice; Business Communication; Principles of Marketing; Word Processing; Spreadsheets
  • Transaction Processing; Computerised Accounting; Office Applications

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1000 hrs
GLH300 hrs
SS620 hrs
TAT80 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–18mOnline ≤24m

Admissions

Level 3 or equivalent; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 5 diplomas or admin/finance assistant roles.

QLS • Level 4QLS-02710

Business Management

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 18 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Entry-level management diploma blending law, taxation, accounting, statistics, communication/secretarial practice, English and computing for business.

Modules

  • Law; Taxation; Accounting; Statistics; Business English; Communication & Secretarial Practice
  • Intro to Management; Intro to Marketing; Computing for Business (Word, Spreadsheets, Accounting Apps); Office Procedures
  • Customer Service; Practical Field Knowledge

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT900 hrs
GLH280 hrs
SS560 hrs
TAT60 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–15mOnline ≤18m

Admissions

Level 3 or workplace experience; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 5/6 business routes or junior supervisory posts.

QLS • Level 3QLS-02709

Business Foundation

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 5 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Core bridge into Level 4 studies—maths, management, research methods, English and business communication to build academic/skills readiness.

Modules

  • Mathematics; Principles of Management; Research Methods
  • English; Business Communication

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT500 hrs
GLH160 hrs
SS300 hrs
TAT40 hrs
FT 4–6mPT 6–9mOnline ≤12m

Admissions

School-leaver or equivalent; English proficiency.

Progression

Direct entry to Level 4 business diplomas.

QLS • Level 4QLS-02708

Business Foundation Diploma

Awarding Body: QLS (UK) • Modules: 8 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Bridges foundation to full L4 study: business structures/environment, marketing, physical/financial resources, HR, English and Business English.

Modules

  • Business Structures; Business Environment; Marketing Fundamentals
  • Managing Physical Resources; Managing Financial Resources; Human Resources
  • English; Business English

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT800 hrs
GLH260 hrs
SS500 hrs
TAT40 hrs
FT 6–9mPT 9–12mOnline ≤18m

Admissions

Level 3 or foundation; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 5 business pathways after further L4 consolidation.

LRN • Level 5LRN–HD L5 (BA)

Higher Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: LRN (UK) • Modules: 16 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Applied L5 diploma covering projects, operations & quality, marketing & sales, finance & control, managerial accounting, HR and business environment, with integrated project work.

Modules

  • Project Management; Operations & Quality Management; Marketing; Sales & CRM
  • Financial Management; Financial Control; Managerial Accounting
  • Human Resource Management; Organisational Behaviour; Business Environment; Communication for Managers; Information Systems
  • Entrepreneurship; Business Research Methods; Strategic Awareness; Final Project

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–18mOnline ≤24m

Admissions

Level 4 or equivalent; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 6 Advanced Professional Diploma or degree top-up pathways (where available).

LRN • Level 7LRN–PGD L7 (BM)

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Awarding Body: LRN (UK) • Modules: 10 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Strategic business policy, international strategy, financial strategy/management, HR strategy, and a comprehensive international marketing suite including promotion planning.

Modules

  • Business Policy; International Strategic Management; Formulating Financial Strategy; Financial Management
  • Human Resource Strategy
  • Marketing Planning; International Marketing Strategy; Product & Pricing Strategies; Promotional Strategy Planning & Implementation; Research/Project Component

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–18mOnline ≤24m

Admissions

Bachelor’s / Level 6 or managerial experience; English proficiency.

Progression

MBA/top-up or senior management roles.

LRN • Level 7LRN–PGD L7 (Strategy)

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Strategy

Awarding Body: LRN (UK) • Modules: 11 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Corporate policy, global & HR strategy, financial strategy, and an expanded marketing suite, culminating in a strategic project for applied leadership skills.

Modules

  • Corporate Policy; International Strategy; HR Strategy; Financial Strategy
  • Marketing Planning; International Marketing; Product & Pricing; Promotional Strategy; Market Research
  • Operations/Project Element; Strategic Project

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–18mOnline ≤24m

Admissions

Level 6 or equivalent professional background; English proficiency.

Progression

MBA/business MSc top-up or strategic leadership roles.

LRN • Level 6LRN–APD L6 (BA)

Advanced Professional Diploma in Business Administration

Awarding Body: LRN (UK) • Modules: 15 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Upper-undergraduate level synthesis of law, advanced accounting & statistics, business economics, transactions, marketing & communications, and professional practice.

Modules

  • Law I–II; Advanced Financial Accounting; Cost & Management Accounting; Financial Mathematics; Statistics
  • Business Economics; Transaction Processing; Computerised Accounting
  • Marketing Management; Business Communications; Management Concepts & Practice
  • Project / Applied Capstone

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1000 hrs
GLH320 hrs
SS580 hrs
TAT100 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–18mOnline ≤24m

Admissions

Level 5 or equivalent; English proficiency.

Progression

Level 7 PG diplomas (business/finance/strategy) or advanced managerial roles.

LRN • Level 5LRN–HD L5 (FM)

Higher Diploma in Financial Management

Awarding Body: LRN (UK) • Modules: 12 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Finance-focused L5 diploma: financial & cost accounting, taxation, business law, IT & marketing, communication, financial management plus a finance project.

Modules

  • Financial Accounting; Cost Accounting; Taxation; Business Law
  • Financial Management; Managerial Accounting; Quantitative Techniques
  • Marketing & IT for Finance; Business Communication; Spreadsheet Modelling; Project

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1000 hrs
GLH320 hrs
SS580 hrs
TAT100 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–18mOnline ≤24m

Admissions

Level 4 or finance experience; English proficiency.

Progression

LRN/QLS Level 6/7 finance/business diplomas; finance officer roles.

LRN • Level 7LRN–PGD L7 (FM)

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management

Awarding Body: LRN (UK) • Modules: 5 • Mode: FT / PT / Online

Overview

Finance function & environment, working capital, investment appraisal, corporate reporting and financing business—executive-level financial leadership skills.

Modules

  • The Financial Management Function & Environment; Working Capital Management
  • Investment Appraisal; Corporate Reporting
  • Financing Business (Strategic Finance)

TQT / Study Hours

ComponentHours
TQT1200 hrs
GLH360 hrs
SS720 hrs
TAT120 hrs
FT 9–12mPT 12–18mOnline ≤24m

Admissions

Level 6 or bachelor’s; strong numeracy; English proficiency.

Progression

MBA/finance MSc top-up (where available) or senior finance roles.

PATH-34

Foundation & Certificate Routes (Level 3–4)

Entry pathways into business: study skills, fundamentals of management, and applied projects. Ideal for progression to Level 5–6.

  • Academic & Digital Study Skills
  • Foundations of Business & Management
  • Applied Project & Presentation
L5-BUSMGT

Diploma in Business Management (Level 5)

Core management functions, marketing, finance, and operations with mapped outcomes (LOs) and assessment plans (GLH/SS/TQT).

Illustrative Modules

  • Principles of Management & Leadership
  • Marketing & Customer Value
  • Financial Decision-Making
  • Operations & Project Management

Hours Model

GLH240
SS360
TAT60
TQT660
L6-BUSMGT

Business Management — Level 6 (Degree‑equivalent)

Strategic analysis, leadership, innovation, and decision-making. Clear progression to Level 7 postgraduate study.

  • Strategy & Competitive Advantage
  • Leading Innovation & Change
  • Data‑Informed Decisions
  • Capstone Project
L7-PGD-BUSMGT

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (Level 7)

Advanced leadership, strategy, research methods and applied consultancy. Accepted by multiple universities for MBA Top‑Up (subject to evaluation).

Key Modules

  • Advanced Strategic Management
  • Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
  • Research Methods for Managers
  • Applied Consultancy Project

Progression

Eligible for MBA Top‑Up routes (university decision applies).

MBA-CCCU

MBA Online (Canterbury Christ Church University)

Flexible postgraduate route with research supervision and applied capstone. Admissions and award decisions rest with CCCU.

BUS

Leadership, Marketing & Project Management

Targeted skills for teams and managers. Can be credit‑bearing toward larger diplomas where mapping exists.

  • Essential Leadership Skills
  • Branding & Digital Marketing
  • Project Tools & Methods
CEFR‑ENG

English & CEFR Support (LRN ESOL)

Placement, skills development and assessment aligned to CEFR bands A1–C2. Supports admissions and progression.

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