Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration Management

1. Strategic Business Planning and Implementation Reviews strategic analysis, corporate planning, and execution of long‑term business strategies.

2. Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Explains leadership theories, organizational culture, motivation, and change leadership.

3. Advanced Financial Management and Budgetary Control Covers capital investment, financial risk management, advanced budgeting, and performance monitoring.

4. Business Law and Corporate Governance Reviews corporate law, governance frameworks, compliance, and ethical responsibilities.

5. Operations and Supply Chain Strategy Focuses on global operations, supply chain integration, and process optimization.

6. Marketing Strategy and Consumer Insight Explains advanced marketing planning, consumer behavior analysis, and brand positioning.

7. Managing Innovation and Change Reviews innovation models, change management frameworks, and fostering organizational adaptability.

8. Human Resource Planning and Talent Development Covers workforce planning, succession strategies, and leadership development programs.

9. Data Analytics for Decision Making Introduces business intelligence, predictive analytics, and data‑driven strategic decisions.

10. Project Management in Business Operations Explains advanced project planning, risk management, and monitoring large‑scale business projects.

• Builds advanced expertise in strategic business administration and leadership

• Enhances financial, operational, and marketing management skills

• Strengthens ability to manage innovation, change, and corporate governance

• Provides tools for data‑driven decision‑making and project leadership

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

• Senior managers and business administrators

• Professionals advancing from Level 5 business or management qualifications

• Entrepreneurs and business owners managing complex organizations

• Supervisors preparing for executive‑level responsibilities

• Learners seeking progression to MBA or postgraduate business programs

• Assessment Type: Written exam + case study + project

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

• Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 case study + 1 project

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 3 hours (written) + 6 weeks (project submission)

• Certification: Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration Management

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.