Level 5 Diploma in Business and Administration

1. Business Strategy and Planning Reviews strategic analysis, competitive positioning, and long‑term business planning.

2. Leadership and Management Explains leadership theories, management functions, and decision‑making in organizations.

3. Financial Management Covers financial planning, investment appraisal, cost control, and interpreting financial statements.

4. Marketing and Sales Management Reviews marketing strategies, sales planning, customer segmentation, and promotional activities.

5. Human Resources Management Focuses on workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.

6. Operations Management Introduces workflow optimization, supply chain coordination, and quality management.

7. Project Management Explains project planning, scheduling, risk management, and monitoring project performance.

8. Business Law and Ethics Reviews legal frameworks, contracts, compliance, and ethical business practices.

9. Information Management and Digital Business Covers ERP systems, digital transformation, data management, and e‑business strategies.

10. Communication and Negotiation Skills Focuses on advanced communication, negotiation techniques, and stakeholder management.

• Builds advanced expertise in business strategy, leadership, and operations

• Enhances financial, marketing, and HR management skills

• Strengthens ability to manage projects, teams, and organizational change

• Provides tools for digital transformation and ethical business practices

• Offers recognized certification to support career progression into senior management and leadership roles

• Mid‑ to senior‑level managers and administrators

• Business professionals advancing from Level 4 qualifications

• Entrepreneurs and business owners managing complex operations

• Supervisors preparing for executive‑level roles

• Learners seeking progression to postgraduate or strategic business leadership programs

• Assessment Type: Written exam + case study + project

• Format: MCQs, short answers, applied case study, and business project

• Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 case study + 1 project

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 3 hours (written) + 4 weeks (project submission)

• Certification: Level 5 Diploma in Business and Administration

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.