Qualification Structure

The ABMA Education Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (RQF) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1,200 hours and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), with 120 credits.

Assessment for the ABMA Education Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (RQF) is assignment-based. Learner work is assessed in accordance with ABMA Education assessment and quality assurance requirements to ensure that learners demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding and application of business management concepts.

To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete all six mandatory units.

Core Study Units

Unit 1: Strategic Management

On successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

• Analyse the purpose of operational, tactical and strategic planning.
• Evaluate strategic management concepts, theories and models in a contemporary context.
• Evaluate key issues in the development of international strategies.
• Apply knowledge of strategic management and planning techniques to a given situation.

Unit 2: Global Strategies for Growth

On successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

• Analyse the factors which drive globalisation.
• Evaluate opportunities for growth in a global business environment.
• Evaluate the impact of global business on an organisation.
• Evaluate the impact of global business on host and home countries.

Unit 3: Financial Management

On successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

• Analyse the principles of corporate financial and accounting management.
• Evaluate different sources of debt and equity funding.
• Apply analytical techniques and methods to the investment decision-making process.
• Evaluate the impact of globalisation on financial and accounting management.

Unit 4: Economics

On successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

• Analyse ways in which different market structures impact on organisations.
• Evaluate how contemporary developments in the macro and micro economic environments impact on business.
• Apply the economic theory of costs to the outputs of different types of organisations.
• Evaluate the importance of market equilibrium for business decision-making processes.

Unit 5: Project Management

On successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

• Analyse the concept, theories and models of project management.
• Evaluate the application of the project lifecycle to a given context.
• Evaluate the leadership and management of a given project.
• Apply project management techniques to a given project.

Unit 6: International Marketing

On successful completion of this unit, the learner will be able to:

• Analyse the role of marketing during expansion from domestic markets to a globalised market.
• Analyse the marketing strategies and tactics undertaken by organisations to expand from a domestic market to a global market.
• Evaluate the influences/impact of externalities in a globalised marketing context.
• Evaluate models, concepts and frameworks used in a global marketing context.

Who Is This Qualification For?

The ABMA Education Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (RQF) is designed for learners who want to develop advanced knowledge and practical understanding of business management, strategic decision-making, financial management, project management, economics and international marketing. As an Ofqual-regulated Level 6 qualification, it is suitable for learners seeking structured progression within business and management education in the UK and internationally.

This qualification is particularly suitable for:

• Aspiring business managers: Learners preparing for management responsibilities who want to strengthen their understanding of strategic planning, organisational decision-making and business performance.
• Current managers and supervisors: Professionals seeking to develop their existing management knowledge across strategic management, financial management, project management and international business.
• Business and management learners: Learners who want a comprehensive Level 6 qualification covering key areas of contemporary business management rather than focusing on a single specialist discipline.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners: Individuals who want to develop structured knowledge of business strategy, financial decision-making, global growth, economics and international marketing to support informed business planning.
• Aspiring strategic professionals: Learners interested in understanding how organisations formulate strategies, respond to changing markets, manage resources and pursue sustainable growth in competitive business environments.
• Project management professionals: Individuals who want to strengthen their understanding of project lifecycles, project leadership, management approaches and project management techniques.
• Finance and commercially focused professionals: Learners who need a stronger understanding of corporate financial management, funding decisions and investment decision-making within a business context.
• Marketing professionals: Individuals seeking broader business knowledge alongside an understanding of international marketing strategies, global markets and external influences on marketing decisions.
• International business learners: Learners interested in globalisation, international strategies, global growth opportunities and the effects of international business activity on organisations and markets.
• Learners seeking academic progression: Individuals who want to build a recognised Level 6 business management qualification that can support progression towards relevant higher-level study, subject to the entry and acceptance requirements of the receiving institution.

International suitability: The qualification addresses business management concepts that can be applied across different organisational and international contexts. Its coverage of global strategies, economics and international marketing makes it relevant to learners developing business knowledge for organisations operating in domestic, multinational or internationally connected markets.

Ideal learner profile: The qualification is particularly relevant to learners who want to move beyond introductory business concepts and develop the analytical and evaluative skills needed to examine strategic, financial, economic, project and marketing decisions at an advanced level.

Career Opportunities

The ABMA Education Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (RQF) provides learners with advanced knowledge of strategic business management and contemporary organisational practices. The qualification develops understanding of strategic management, global strategies for growth, financial management, economics, project management, and international marketing, helping learners build analytical and evaluative skills relevant to complex business environments. It is suitable for learners in the UK and internationally seeking to strengthen their business management knowledge and progress to higher-level study or relevant academic and professional pathways.

Future Progression

The ABMA Education Level 6 Diploma in Business Management (RQF) provides learners with advanced knowledge for further academic study and management-related opportunities across business and organisational environments. The qualification develops knowledge of strategic management, global strategies for growth, financial management, economics, project management, and international marketing, providing a broad understanding of business management that can be relevant across commercial, strategic, financial, marketing, and operational environments.

Academically, learners may progress to relevant higher-level business and management qualifications, including postgraduate-level study, subject to the entry requirements of the receiving institution. The qualification can also support further study in areas such as business management, strategic management, international business, marketing, finance, project management, and related disciplines.

Professionally, this diploma can support progression towards roles such as Business Manager, Business Development Executive, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Marketing Executive, Strategic Planning Officer, Operations Manager, Management Consultant, International Marketing Executive, and Financial Management Officer, depending on the learner’s experience and employer requirements. The knowledge developed through the qualification provides a foundation for analysing business environments, evaluating strategic options, understanding financial and economic factors, managing projects, assessing growth opportunities, and applying marketing principles in domestic and international business contexts.