Qualification Structure

The Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1200 hours, 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), and 120 credits.

Assessment for the Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration is assignment-based. Learner work is assessed in accordance with Qualifi’s assessment and quality assurance requirements to ensure that learners demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding, and application across the qualification.

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

Core Study Units

1. Management Control

Learning outcomes:

• Identify the characteristics of management control systems.
• Evaluate management control systems for strategic planning and organisational development.
• Evaluate control systems used within an organisation, including their application in small businesses.

2. Management of Salesforce

Learning outcomes:

• Identify the importance of customer relationship management.
• Critically evaluate salesperson performance and motivation in local and global markets.
• Use sales planning and forecasting to meet sales targets.

3. Strategic Marketing Management

Learning outcomes:

• Build an effective marketing strategy.
• Develop marketing plans to support effective decision-making.
• Plan, segment and position products to achieve target-market objectives.

4. Business Law

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the main features of EU law and the English legal system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of legal materials relating to contracts.
• Understand the key features and legal requirements of the Sale of Goods Act.
• Understand the legal characteristics of companies and the main features of credit transactions and intellectual property rights.

5. Research Project Including Research Methods

Learning outcomes:

• Identify the features of good research design.
• Apply research techniques to design a research proposal.
• Review the collection, presentation and analysis of data to complete a research project.

Who Is This Qualification For?

The Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration is designed for business professionals, administrators, supervisors, team leaders and aspiring managers who want to develop higher-level knowledge of business administration, management and organisational practice.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Business administrators and senior administrative professionals seeking to strengthen their management knowledge and responsibilities.
• Supervisors and team leaders who contribute to planning, performance management and operational decision-making.
• Aspiring business managers preparing for greater responsibility across business functions.
• Marketing and sales professionals who want to develop their understanding of strategic marketing, salesforce management and customer relationships.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking structured knowledge in management control, marketing, business law and research.
• Professionals with existing business experience who want to formalise and extend their knowledge through a Level 6 qualification.
• International learners seeking a UK-regulated business administration qualification that develops transferable knowledge across different organisational and business environments.
• Learners planning further academic study, including progression to relevant Level 7 qualifications, subject to the requirements of the receiving institution.

The qualification is especially relevant to learners who want to understand how organisations plan, control resources, manage sales activities, develop marketing strategies, apply business law and conduct business research. It provides a broad Level 6 foundation across key areas of business administration rather than focusing on a single specialist function.

In short, this qualification is a strong fit for learners who already have relevant business knowledge or experience and want to develop more advanced capabilities in business administration and management.

Career Opportunities

The Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration develops advanced knowledge in business management, administration, marketing, sales, business law, and research. It is suitable for professionals and aspiring managers seeking to strengthen their business expertise and take on greater responsibility across UK and international organisations.

Future Progression

The Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration provides learners with a strong foundation for career development in business administration, management, marketing, sales, operations, and related business functions. The qualification is relevant across a broad range of industries, including professional services, retail, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, education, and public sector organisations, where effective business management and administration skills are valued.

Academically, learners may progress to relevant Level 7 qualifications, including postgraduate-level study, subject to the entry requirements of the receiving institution. The qualification also supports further professional development in areas such as business management, strategic leadership, marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, and organisational development.

Professionally, this diploma can support progression into roles such as Business Administrator, Business Manager, Administrative Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Business Development Executive, and Management Consultant. The knowledge developed across management control, salesforce management, strategic marketing, business law, and research enables learners to contribute to effective business planning, decision-making, organisational performance, and management practice across UK and international workplaces.