The Stars College Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business aims to equip learners with essential knowledge and skills for middle management roles. Covering areas like business strategy, financial management, and human resource management, the qualification prepares individuals to contribute to business success and growth. Integration of knowledge includes insights into business start-ups and business plan development.
To enroll in the Stars College Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business, applicants need a relevant Level 4 diploma or equivalent, must be at least 18 years old at the course commencement, and mature learners over 21 require management experience, subject to approval by the delivery center.
Non-native English-speaking learners, not from a majority English-speaking country, are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Additional details can be found on the English Language Expectations page for further guidance.
Stars College qualifications at Level 5 are designed to assess and demonstrate practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competences. Academically, they are considered equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas (HND), and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree.
The Stars College Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business comprises 6 mandatory units, totaling 120 credits, with 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
This qualification covers key aspects of business strategy, financial management, human resources, and business start-up, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of financial planning, control, reporting, and effective human resource management in the context of business strategy and entrepreneurship.
Designed for one academic year of full-time study, this qualification offers flexibility for part-time and distance learning. Approved centers exclusively deliver the qualification through face-to-face sessions, lectures, tutorials, seminars, and distance or online modes.
All units in this qualification undergo internal assessment by the center and external verification by Stars College. The qualifications are criterion-referenced, focusing on achieving specific learning outcomes. Learners must present evidence demonstrating the fulfillment of learning outcomes and meeting assessment criteria standards for a 'pass.' Assessment judgments are made by the Assessor, who is required to provide an audit trail detailing how the overall achievement judgment for learners has been determined.
Completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business offers diverse academic progressions, including advancing to the Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business or other relevant Stars College Level 6 Diplomas. Tailored for career progression and professional recognition, this qualification, approved by Ofqual, enables learners to directly enter the final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion of our qualification ensures adherence to the university's standard academic entry requirements. Nevertheless, each applicant will undergo an individual assessment, and additional entry requirements may influence university entry eligibility.
The established progression arrangements with each university, combined with the approval and regulation of our qualifications by Ofqual, enable learners to pursue advanced standing opportunities for top-up degrees, master's programs, or MBAs at various universities in the UK and overseas.
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