The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business, awarded by OTHM (UK) and approved by KHDA, is built for professionals developing middle-management skills in business strategy and finance. This program develops your practical knowledge across business strategy, financial management, planning and control, reporting, human resources, and business start-up.
Accredited By: OTHM (UK), regulated by Ofqual KHDA-approved
Delivery: Live Online Classes
In the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and the wider GCC, HR is no longer just paperwork. Organizations expect structure, compliance awareness, and professional clarity. This program gives you that structure.
Understand the principles of business strategy, compare key business strategy theories, and evaluate a business’s strategic options.
Understand the functions of financial management, apply working capital management techniques, and analyse how capital is structured.
Understand financial planning functions, compare sources of business finance, manage financial risk, and apply corporate governance principles.
Understand financial reporting and budgets, report on control accounts and investment appraisals, and evaluate business performance.
Understand HR management’s purpose and functions, and assess how internal and external factors shape it.
You will not simply study HR. You will understand how to operate as a professional HR contributor.
Understand requirements and sources of support for starting a business, and create a business plan for stakeholders.
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business gives you the knowledge and skills required by a middle manager involved in business strategy, financial management, and reporting. It’s the ideal next step if you’ve completed a Level 4 qualification and want to build toward a senior finance role.
Across six units, you build practical knowledge in business strategy, financial management, planning and control, financial reporting, human resources, and business start-up, then integrate that knowledge to produce a viable business plan.
Across UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and the wider GCC, employers recognize HRCI certifications as proof of structured HR competency. This certification strengthens your profile beyond local experience.
To join, you’ll need a Level 4 diploma or equivalent, A Levels in 3 subjects, or relevant experience if you’re a mature learner (21+).
Your role shifts from operational leader to business partner.
Build specialist knowledge in business strategy, financial management, and reporting, developing the analytical and strategic thinking skills that underpin middle-management roles.
Apply practical, industry-focused knowledge in managing finances, budgets, and business strategy, giving you the credibility to take on more responsibility at work.
Progress to the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business, or toward eligibility for direct entry into the final year of a UK degree.
Apply business strategy theories and evaluate a business's strategic options to contribute to strategy development.
Apply financial management and planning techniques to manage working capital, capital structure, and investment strategy effectively.
Prepare financial reports, control accounts, and investment appraisals, and evaluate a business's overall financial performance.
Explain the functions of human resource management and assess how internal and external factors shape it.
Integrate your knowledge of strategy, finance, and management to produce a viable business plan for stakeholders.
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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business is an Ofqual-regulated, KHDA-approved diploma covering business strategy, financial management, reporting, and human resources.
The course is designed for Level 4 diploma holders, working finance professionals, and mature learners with relevant management experience.
Yes. You’ll need a Level 4 diploma or equivalent, A Levels in 3 subjects, or relevant experience if you’re a mature learner.
The course covers business strategy, financial management, planning and control, financial reporting, human resources, and business start-up across six units.
Yes. Participants who complete the program receive an OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business, internally assessed by SkillHub and externally verified by OTHM.
You will gain business strategy, financial management, financial reporting, and human resource management skills for senior finance roles.
The course is delivered through live online virtual classes, with recordings available so you never miss a session.
Yes. Each unit is assessed through practical, work-related coursework rather than an exam, letting you apply what you’ve learned directly.
