OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (MQF 6)

Unit 1: LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Understand theories of leadership and people management.
Be able to assess ways to improve motivation and performance by applying leadership skills.
Be able to plan and carry out assessment of individual work performance and development.
Be able to analyse team dynamics and its importance in achieving organisational goals

Unit 2: BUSINESS RESEARCH PROJECT

Unit 3: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Understand the nature and importance of operations management.
Be able to evaluate the link between operations management and strategic planning.
Be able to assess how to organise a typical production process.
Be able to apply relevant techniques to the production of an operational plan for an organisation.

Unit 4: FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING

Understand the role of financial information and financial analysis in business risk assessment and decision making.
Understand how financial statements and their structure aid business decision making.
Be able to perform effective capital expenditure appraisal using range of techniques.
Be able to evaluate how different ownership structures impact on financial performance.

Unit 5: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES

Unit 6: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Understand the role and importance of human resource management in achieving organisational effectiveness.
Understand the formulation and implementation of human resource strategies.
Be able to critically analyse the use and application of a range of HR strategies designed to improve employee and organisational performance.
Be able to critically evaluate various key perspectives within Strategic Human Resource Management.

Learners looking to further their business management career in a range of organisations.

Minimum Age: 18+

Date/s of Next Intake	March 2026 or September 2026 or April 2026 or May 2026 or June 2026 or July 2026
Venue	ThinkTalent Training Room, ThinkTalent Offices, Mriehel
Language	English
Duration	1 year
Hours of Total Learning	OTHM L6 Diploma in Business Management: 480 hrs GLH and 1200 hrs TQT GLH = Guided Learning Hours TQT = Total Qualification Time
Entry Requirements	Learners must possess: • Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification • Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (check with the ThinkTalent regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme) English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. Minimum Age: 18+
Mode of Attendance	Part-time
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Assessment Methods	Coursework, Presentations
Grading System	Each unit within an OTHM qualification is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Learners need to achieve a passing grade in all required units to be awarded the overall qualification.
Pass Mark	Not Applicable
Funding Options	MySkills Scheme – Employed Individuals can benefit from a tax credit of up to 80% & Unemployed individuals 100% refund of the cost incurred. On the other hand, Employers can benefit from a refund of 70%+ of the costs incurred through the Investing in Skills (IIS) – Contact us for further guidance on how to apply for either funding option.
Non EU Rate	€7,000

Total: 120 credits

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80–100% MySkills funding

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No Entry Requirements

Open to everyone 18+