SCQF Level 8 in Business Management programmes are designed to provide a broad understanding of business organisations and the environment in which they operate. Candidates who achieve these qualifications may go on to study further academic and professional qualifications or embark on an administrative, managerial or commercial career.
SCQF Level 8 has a strong managerial focus, which helps successful candidates to progress to management roles. In addition, the wide range of options enables candidates to progress to specialist roles such as human resource management, marketing, and financial services.
This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the followings:
LMQ Level 4 Diploma in Business Management or any qualification which is at Level 4 or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom or SCQF Level 6 and 7 in Business Management or relevant national qualifications awards at SCQF or any overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 4 qualification in the UK (or higher).
This qualification is equivalent to the following:
Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland
Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
The successful candidates have wider opportunities to progress onto the higher-level qualifications to degree level. As this qualification is equivalent to an HND at Level 5 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible for direct entry into Year 3 of Bachelor’s degree programmes.
The LMQ Level 8 Advanced Diploma in Business Management (SCQF) qualification comprises 8 mandatory units, totalling 120 credits and 1200 Notional Learning Hours (NLH) for the completed qualification.
Notional Learning Hours (NLH) are defined as the total hours of learning required to achieve the learning outcomes.
Credit value is defined as the number of credits that may be awarded to a Learner for the successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a unit. One credit is equal to 10 hours of NLH.
This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months for full-time study. Centres should ensure that Total Qualification Time (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are met as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, through distance learning, and through lectures, tutorials, and seminars.