Career path · 120 qualifications
Business Management qualifications online
Whether you're a team leader ready to move into senior management or a professional seeking formal accreditation, our Ofqual-regulated Business Management qualifications provide the credentials employers recognise.
Single diplomas from £950 · Fast track in 6 months · International students welcome
career roles you can target with qualifications in this area.
- Qualifications
- 120
- Levels
- 2 to MBA
- Fees from
- £950
- Fast track
- 6 months
- Assessment
- Mostly assignments
- Start date
- Any time
Choose your route
Where are you starting from?
Choose a stage that matches your experience. Priority pathways link to verified LEAP course pages — fees and durations are listed on each programme.
Start
Level 3–4 diplomas
Foundations in business if you are new to formal qualifications or returning to study.
13 courses BuildLevel 5 (120 credits)
Management diplomas that can support progression towards a UK degree where eligible.
41 courses DegreeBA (Hons) online
UK bachelor's routes including the 18-month BA (Hons) Business Management programme.
28 courses AdvanceLevel 7 & MBA routes
Postgraduate diplomas and MBA pathways — see each course for entry and award details.
38 courses
Start · Level 3–4
Start in business
Foundation business diplomas and entry routes. 13 courses
Level 2
Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security
Undergraduate Diploma · 50 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · OTHM Qualifications · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Diploma in introduction to Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 180 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 3Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Management - 10 months
Undergraduate Diploma · 180 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £2,20010 months Level 3Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, Management and Study Skills
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 3Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 180 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 3Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 10 months
Undergraduate Diploma · 180 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £2,20010 months Level 3Level 3 Integrated Diploma in Business and Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · A-level equivalent £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months
Build · Level 4–5
Build management skills
Management diplomas; credit transfer is not automatic. 41 courses
Level 3–5
Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Diploma progression · 300 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,10018 months · or £2,850 in 15 months Level 3–5Level 3 + Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Business Management - 15 months
Diploma progression · 300 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,85015 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Diploma progression · 360 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,10018 months · or £2,850 in 15 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Business Management - 15 months
Diploma progression · 360 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,85015 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Diploma progression · 360 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,10018 months · or £2,850 in 15 months Level 4–6Level 4 + Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management - 15 months
Diploma progression · 360 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,85015 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Business Management - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,20010 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM)
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,20010 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Marketing Management
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Marketing Management - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,20010 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 4–5Level 4 + Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · two years of a UK degree £2,20010 months Level 4Level 4 Certificate in Developing a New Business Plan
Undergraduate Diploma · 20 credits · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Certificate in Leadership and Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 14 credits · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits)
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Innovation and Future Foresight
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Marketing Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 4Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 1st year of a UK degree £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5–6Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Diploma progression · 240 credits · bachelor's degree level £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 5–6Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Business Management - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,20010 months Level 5–6Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Diploma progression · 240 credits · bachelor's degree level £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 5–6Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · bachelor's degree level £2,20010 months Level 5Level 5 Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 30 credits · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (120 credits)
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Business and Enterprise
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Marketing Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Enterprise
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits · 2nd year / HND £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 5Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 5Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 10 months
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits · Qualifi · 2nd year / HND £2,20010 months
Advance · Level 6–7
Senior management
Level 6–7 business and strategic qualifications. 38 courses
Level 8
Diploma in Business and Marketing Management SCQF Level 8
Undergraduate Diploma · 240 credits £1,0999 months · or £1,399 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Certificate in Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 30 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Diploma in Business Management, Leadership and Innovation
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Diploma in Management (Sales and Marketing)
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6–7Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning + Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership
Diploma progression · 240 credits · master's degree level £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 6–7Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning + Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership - 10 months
Diploma progression · 240 credits · master's degree level £2,20010 months Level 6Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 6Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (Sales and Marketing)
Undergraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7–8Level 7 + Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Diploma progression · 280 credits · master's degree level £1,50015 months · or £2,200 in 10 months Level 7–8Level 7 + Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - 10 months
Diploma progression · 280 credits · master's degree level £2,20010 months Level 7Level 7 Certificate in International Business Strategy
Postgraduate Diploma · 30 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 30 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7–11Level 7 Diploma in Business Management SCQF Level 11
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Business Strategy
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7–11Level 7 Diploma in Business and Marketing Strategy SCQF Level 11
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in CPD for Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma · 60 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Ethical Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma · 60 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Facility Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7–11Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management (SCQF Level 11)
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law (120 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Police Leadership and Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · Qualifi £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits · OTHM Qualifications £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Extended Diploma In Strategic Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 7Level 7 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Diploma · 120 credits £9509 months · or £1,250 in 6 months Level 8Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma · 160 credits · Qualifi £1,0999 months · or £1,399 in 6 months Level 8Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Postgraduate Diploma · 180 credits · OTHM Qualifications £1,0999 months · or £1,399 in 6 months
Degrees · BA & MBA
Business degrees
BA (Hons) and MBA routes — university partner on your offer. 28 courses
BA (Hons) Business Management - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 357 credits · UK university award View fees18 months · or £6,700 in 18 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management - 24 months
Bachelor Degree · 360 credits · UK university award £5,90024 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management - 36 months
Bachelor Degree · 360 credits · UK university award £5,90036 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £6,70018 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year - 24 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £5,90024 months · or £6,700 in 18 monthsBA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year - 36 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £5,90036 monthsBA Business Management with Marketing - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award View fees18 months · or £6,700 in 18 monthsBA Business Management with Marketing - 24 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £5,90024 monthsBA Business Management with Marketing - 36 months
Bachelor Degree · 480 credits · UK university award £5,90036 months · or £6,700 in 18 monthsBA Hons Business Management (Top up)
Bachelor Degree · 118 credits · UK university award View fees12 monthsBA Hons Business Management (Top up) - 18 months
Bachelor Degree · 118 credits · UK university award £6,70012 monthsBA Hons Business Management (Top up) - 36 months
Bachelor Degree · 118 credits · UK university award £5,90012 months · or £6,700 in 18 months MBALevel 6 Diploma in Business Management + MBA
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request24 months MBALevel 6 Diploma in Business Management + MBA - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £7,70012 months MBALevel 6 Diploma in Business Management + MBA - 18 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £6,70018 months · or £7,700 in 12 months MBAMBA (Top up)
Masters Degree · 60 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £3,9004–6 months MBAMBA (Top up) - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £7,7006–9 months MBAMBA (Top up) - 18 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £6,7006–9 months · or £7,700 in 12 months MBAMBA - 12 Month
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request12 months · or £7,700 in 12 months MBAMBA - 18 Month
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £6,70018 months MBAMBA - 24 Month
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £5,70024 months MBAMBA International Business - 12 Month
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request12 months · or £7,700 in 12 months MBAMBA International Business - 18 Month
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £6,70018 months MBAMBA International Business - 24 Month
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits £5,70024 months MBAMBA in Strategic Management and Sustainable Leadership (Top Up)
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request6–9 months MBAMBA in Strategic Management and Sustainable Leadership - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request12 months · or £7,700 in 10 months MBAMBA in Strategic Management and Sustainable Leadership - 18 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request18 months · or £7,700 in 10 months MBAMBA with Diploma in Risk Management - 12 months
Masters Degree · 180 credits · Master's degree · 180 credits Fees on request12 months · or £7,700 in 12 monthsCareers
Roles you can target
Matched to the qualification level employers usually expect.
- Operations Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- General Manager
- Director of Operations
- Management Consultant
Progression
From diploma to degree
A typical academic progression runs from regulated diplomas to a UK degree and, for some learners, postgraduate study. Admissions depend on the receiving institution; LEAP confirms eligibility during application.
Step 1
Level 3–4
Build business foundations with Ofqual-regulated diplomas (assignment assessed).
Step 2
Level 5
See the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Level 5 Business Management (120 credits) routes.
Why LEAP
Study business around your job
Regulated UK diplomas
Many programmes are Ofqual-regulated diplomas from awarding bodies named on each course page. Degrees are university awards — check the course you apply for.Flexible study
Most programmes are online with assignment-based assessment; occupational qualifications may require workplace evidence — see the specification.Fast track
Many diplomas offer a shorter fast-track duration on the course page.Flexible fees
Instalment options depend on the programme — fees are listed on each course page.FAQ
Common questions
Which business qualification should I start with?
Most learners start with a Level 3 Diploma in Business Management or Business Studies if they have no prior qualifications. If you already have experience, Level 4 may be appropriate.
Can I study an online BA (Hons) Business Management in the UK?
LEAP delivers online BA (Hons) Business Management programmes awarded by a UK university partner named in your offer letter (FHEQ Level 6). See the BA (Hons) Business Management — 18 months course page for duration, fees and entry requirements. This is a degree, not an Ofqual register diploma.
Can these diplomas lead to a degree?
Level 4 and Level 5 business diplomas can support progression to a UK degree where the receiving university accepts your prior learning. A Level 5 120-credit diploma is a common step before degree routes — always check the target programme entry criteria.
What is the difference between a Level 7 Diploma and an MBA?
A Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is an Ofqual-regulated qualification (typically 120 credits) awarded by an awarding organisation. An MBA is a full master's degree awarded by a university. Some MBA routes include a dissertation or top-up stage after a Level 7 diploma — see the relevant course pages and your offer letter.
Are business diplomas Ofqual-regulated?
Diplomas awarded by OTHM, Qualifi, EduQual or NQual are listed on the Ofqual Register when published on the course page. Degrees are awarded by the university partner named on your offer.
How long do courses take?
Single diplomas take 9 months, or 6 months on the fast track. Combined Level 4 + 5 routes take 15 months (10 months fast track). Degree durations are shown on each programme page.
How much do business courses cost?
Diploma fees are shown on each course page. Degree fees vary by duration (for example 18-, 24- or 36-month BA routes). Instalment options depend on the programme — see the course you apply for.
Can I study while working?
Yes. Every programme is 100% online with assignment-based assessment and no mandatory attendance.
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