The Level 5 diploma on its own: six modules, 60 credits, studied completely online in your own hours. No exams, no deadlines. €220 a month for twelve months, with up to 70% back from Malta when you finish.
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Delivered byOnline Business School, UKAwarded by OTHM · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
“I recently decided to take the next step in my career and further education. … My choice was the Elephant & Cross educational center and I am very happy with my choice. … High standards and professional team, they are always there to help you and inform you about everything you need for your studies.”
“Highly recommended for anyone wishing to get a degree or diploma with an accredited University while studying at their own pace and having tutor support when requested. … The team at E&C are very helpful, professional and supportive.”
“The online course is flexible, practical, and designed for busy mom’s or someone who work full-time … I have gained valuable skills and confidence while managing family life and working a full time job.”
€220 a month, interest free, for twelve months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.
What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.
Built so you can keep your job while you do it.
“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”
The six Level 5 modules of the full diploma, on their own. For people who hold a Level 4 already and want the shorter route. Each module ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback. Want the Level 4 modules as well? That is the 120-credit diploma.
How businesses analyse markets and plan for growth using strategic frameworks.
Recruitment, development and retention, HR policy and legal responsibilities.
Attracting and keeping customers with market research and branding.
The legal frameworks around business, and a manager’s responsibilities.
Reading financial data for decisions: breakeven and variance analysis.
A business plan and taking an idea to market: funding, legal set-up, marketing.
Awarded by Arden University
Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management. One more year, online, and from there a postgraduate diploma and an MBA.
About the BA top-up
“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the degree, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”
Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.
The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding organisation, and regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. Level 5 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 6 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.
Check if I qualifyEvery course at this level: Diplomas in Malta · Diplomas in Ireland
Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.
The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.
You need a Level 4 qualification or equivalent, to be 16 or over, good written English and a computer with internet. Pick what describes you.
Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.
Tuition centreA UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.
Your support in MaltaOnline UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.
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“I am currently following an MQF Level 5 Business Management course, and every time I needed assistance, the team was always available, supportive, and willing to guide me.”
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You must be 16 or over, with a Level 4 qualification such as A-levels or an MCAST diploma, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have solid supervisory experience, an exemption is usually granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Yes. The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and is recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 5. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.
No. You are assessed through six written assignments, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.
Most students finish in 6 to 10 months around a full-time job. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.
Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.
You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.
Yes. Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management at Arden University, online, in one year.
Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.
Fifteen minutes. A straight yes or no. Nothing to pay before the call.
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“Online learning gave me the opportunity to study at my own pace and in my own time.”