A UK foundation diploma you study completely online, around your job. No exams, no deadlines. €220 a month for twelve months, and Malta gives up to 70% back when you finish.
Check if I qualify5.0 on GoogleMost finish in about 10 monthsRecognised in Malta and the EU
Delivered byOnline Business School, UKAwarded by OTHM · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
“Elephant & Cross is the best and easiest way to obtain Level 4 and Level 5 without having to quit your job. … You can study at your own pace with no assignments deadlines. … I enjoyed studying here and I thank the administrator for the establishment of ‘Elephant and Cross’.”
“The course content was thorough and well-structured, making it easy to follow along and absorb the material. … The support I received throughout the course was phenomenal; the team was always available to answer questions and provide guidance.”
“Highly recommend, very helpful and appreciate the opportunity to study at my own pace. … Thank Andrew for his support and patience.”
€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 basics of how a business runs: the environment it operates in, the money, the customers, the marketing, the IT you use every day. Each module ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback.
Research, referencing and clear written communication; how to structure an assignment and present an argument.
Spreadsheets, word processors and databases, applied to everyday business tasks.
Supply and demand, budgeting and financial statements: the basics of how money moves through a business.
Business types and structures; how legal and economic factors shape operations; stakeholders and ethics.
Customer needs, branding, promotion and market research; how businesses attract and keep customers.
How service affects performance; handling complaints and communicating professionally.
Delivered by Online Business School
Your 30 credits are the entry to the Diploma in Business Management, Level 5: 120 credits, online, no exams, same portal and tutors. From there, the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management.
About the Level 5 diploma
“Most people who start with the foundation didn’t finish school the way they wanted to. A year later they’ve got a Level 4 diploma and they’re ready to progress to Level 5. It’s so rewarding.”
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 4 on Malta’s framework and the EU framework, the equivalent of A-levels. Level 5 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.
The formal entry is a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. You must be 16 or over, with 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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“The team is professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to supporting their students every step of the way. … I would especially like to commend Andrew Critien for his unwavering support and dedication, making the entire process smoother and less stressful.”
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You must be 16 or over, with a Level 3 qualification such as O-levels or an MCAST Level 3 diploma, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have solid work experience, an exemption is usually granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Yes. It is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and is recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 4, the equivalent of A-levels. 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 about ten 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.
Your 30 credits are the entry to the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management: 120 credits, online, no exams, €220 a month. The Level 5 then takes you into the final year of a bachelor’s degree.
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. … A mixture of presentations and videos made the lessons quite engaging.”