Level 5 Business & Enterprise
Applied entrepreneurship and venture creation—turn ideas into validated business models with finance, marketing, operations and growth strategy.
Level 5DiplomaRQF/EQF-AlignedProject-Based
Overview
The Level 5 Business Enterprise programme builds the competencies needed to start, manage, and scale a small to medium enterprise. Learners develop validated business models, financial plans, and go-to-market strategies while gaining hands-on practice through a capstone business plan and pitch.
Who it’s for
- Entrepreneurs and managers building new products or services.
- Level 4 graduates seeking an applied route into enterprise.
- Professionals transitioning to leadership or venture roles.
What you’ll gain
- Validated business model and financial plan.
- Market research, branding and digital marketing capability.
- Operational design, legal basics, governance & risk controls.
Final admissions, credit recognition and award decisions rest with the receiving institution/awarding body.
Modules (Indicative)
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition
- Market Research, Customer Discovery & Value Proposition
- Business Modelling (Lean Canvas) & Revenue Design
- Finance for Enterprise (Budgeting, Costing, Cash-Flow, Funding)
- Branding, Digital Marketing & Sales Enablement
- Operations & Supply (Processes, Quality, Vendors, KPIs)
- Legal & Compliance (Company Forms, IP, Contracts, Data)
- Leadership, Teams & Culture in Growth Firms
- Project & Risk Management for SMEs
- Capstone: Business Plan, Pitch & Implementation Roadmap
Assessment Model
- Business model dossier and market validation pack
- Financial workbook (assumptions, cash-flow, break-even)
- Marketing plan & campaign artefacts
- Operations & risk register
- Capstone presentation (pitch deck + viva)
- Internal standardisation; external moderation as applicable
Credit & Time Allocation
| Component | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GLH | 300 | Guided Learning Hours (taught/structured) |
| SS | 300 | Self-Study (research, prep, field work) |
| TAT | 60 | Tutorial & Assessment Time |
| TQT | 660 | Total Qualification Time |
Illustrative hours; consult the programme specification for the exact structure used for your cohort.
Entry & English
- Academic: Level 4 in a related area or equivalent experience evidencing readiness for Level 5 study.
- English: Typically CEFR B2 (or equivalent). See English pathway options below.
- Documents: ID, prior education evidence, CV/portfolio, and any centre forms.
Progression
Typical routes after Level 5 Business Enterprise:
- Level 6 Business Management / Enterprise
- Specialist diplomas in Marketing, Finance, or Project Management
- Early-stage venture launch or growth roles in SMEs
Next step
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