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Level 3 Diploma · Diploma
Level 3 Integrated Diploma in Business and Management
The largest of Qualifi's Level 3 business awards: twelve subjects, 120 credits and 1,200 hours of total qualification time. It combines the business and the management syllabuses into one programme, and Qualifi names year one of a UK university as a route out of it.
Quick Highlights
Qualifi Ltd
Ofqual, on the RQF
120 at Level 3
1,200 hours
12
Level 4, or year one of a UK university
Programme at a Glance
Official titleQualifi Level 3 Integrated Diploma in Business and Management
Qualification number603/4730/2 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework
Qualification typeVocational Related Qualification, accreditation status Accredited
Size120 credits with a published Total Qualification Time of 1,200 hours
How it comparesTwice the credit value of Qualifi's standalone Level 3 business and management diplomas, and one of the few awards at this level for which Qualifi publishes an hours figure
What it combinesThe subject lists of the Level 3 Diploma in Business Management and the Level 3 Diploma in Introduction to Management, plus Thinking Entrepreneurially
Note: Duration will be based on your experience and it can be advanced bachelors too which differs from prospects to prospects
Programme Overview
About this Programme
The word integrated is doing real work in this title. Qualifi runs two separate 60-credit awards at Level 3, one covering business and one covering management, and this programme brings both syllabuses together under a single certificate, adding Thinking Entrepreneurially on top. The result is twelve subjects and 120 credits, double the size of either award taken alone.
Scale changes what the qualification can be used for. Qualifi publishes a total qualification time of 1,200 hours here, one of the few figures of its kind it gives at this level, and lists progression as a Level 4 qualification or year one of a UK university. That second route is the significant one, and it is stated more plainly for this award than for most of its siblings.
Content runs from the external picture down to the practical. The business half covers the operating environment, resources, marketing, human resources, communication, and workplace health and safety. The management half adds operations, finance, leadership, culture and welfare. The entrepreneurial subject closes it out by asking what you would do with all of it.
Qualifi
Why Choose
Why Choose This Programme?
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Twice the size of its siblings
120 credits against the 60 carried by Qualifi's standalone business and management diplomas at this level.
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An hours figure you can plan against
1,200 hours of total qualification time is published, which most Level 3 Qualifi awards do not provide.
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Year one of a university named
Qualifi lists Year 1 of a UK university among the progression routes, which is the strongest published route in its Level 3 business range.
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Two syllabuses in one certificate
You cover the business subjects and the management subjects together rather than choosing between them or paying for both.
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Entrepreneurship included
Thinking Entrepreneurially is the subject that neither standalone award carries, and it closes the programme.
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Independently verifiable
Registered as 603/4730/2 on Ofqual's register, checkable without relying on a provider's claims.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Qualifi.
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Handle substantial business reading and come to independent judgements on it
Transfer what you know into unfamiliar problems without being led through them
Weigh the moral and ethical side of business practice and research
Understand how many disciplines feed into business and service provision at once
Set out a case clearly and discuss it with specialists and non-specialists
Carry transferable skills into whatever the business does next
Connect the external operating environment to day-to-day operational decisions
Prepare properly for Level 4 study or the first year of a degree
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
A Qualifi Level 4 qualification
Year 1 of a UK university
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Part 1 — The business subjects
Drawn from Qualifi's Level 3 business syllabus.
- An Introduction to the Business Environment
- Business Resources
- An Introduction to Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Business Communication
- Understanding Health and Safety in the Business Workplace
Part 2 — The management subjects
Drawn from Qualifi's Level 3 management syllabus.
- Managing Business Operations
- An Introduction to Finance
- An Introduction to Leadership Skills
- Organisational Culture
- Workplace Welfare
Part 3 — The entrepreneurial subject
Unique to the integrated award; neither standalone diploma includes it.
- Thinking Entrepreneurially
- 120 credits in total
- 1,200 hours of total qualification time
- Level 3 on the RQF
- Certificated by Qualifi after centre assessment
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The University
Qualifi
Your Learning Partner
Why Study Through Maverick?
Students receive:
Centre interview at entry
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Teaching across twelve subjects by an approved centre
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Assessment and sign off at the centre
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Progression advice towards Level 4 or university
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Qualifi certification
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Study pattern agreed locally
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Why Gulf Learners Choose the Integrated Route
Study here, apply there
Qualifi lists international availability, so the award can be earned regionally and then used to apply to UK institutions.
One certificate instead of two
Learners who would otherwise take both standalone Level 3 diplomas get the combined content under a single qualification.
Entrepreneurship is on the syllabus
Business formation rates across the Gulf have climbed, and Thinking Entrepreneurially sits in the programme rather than outside it.
Plannable workload
The published 1,200-hour figure helps when you are fitting study around employment or around a family commitment.
Confirm the university route early
The Year 1 route is Qualifi's published progression statement, not an offer. Ask your target universities what they will accept before you start.
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Faculty Voice
Insights From Industry Experts
Real-world perspectives from the minds shaping global business education
Germany
Faculty Insight • 01
Prof. Alexander Schmidt
Alexander is a leader in AI and cloud integration, specializing in ethical AI strategy and financial services. He develops courses on Machine Learning, NLP, and AI ethics, driving tech business growth.
British
Faculty Insight • 02
Prof. Dr. David Mark Holliman
Dr. David Holliman, an educator with 15+ years of experience, is Chairman of Holliman Holdings, managing business operations in tourism, trading, asset management, and education
Jordan
Faculty Insight • 03
Prof. Dr. Othman Abu Khurma
Dr. Othman Abu Khurma, a passionate science educator with 18 years' experience in Jordan and the GCC, excels in designing engaging teaching materials, fostering dynamic discussions, enhancing learning for educators and students.
Switzerland
Faculty Insight • 04
Prof. Steve Alban Tineo
Prof. Steve, a global leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, delivers corporate training and academic courses on negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and cross-cultural communication.
slovakia
Faculty Insight • 05
Prof. Veronika Knight
Veronika Knight delivers practical, human-centered learning experiences for corporate teams across the UAE and GCC. Her approach focuses on developing soft skills and encouraging meaningful behavioural change, helping learners apply their knowledge with confidence in the workplace.
Canada
Faculty Insight • 06
Shyma Mohaisen
Shyma brings over 10 years of teaching experience and a background at Microsoft, combining academic expertise with practical industry insights to support learners’ professional growth.
India
Faculty Insight • 07
Prof. Dr. Shanmugan Joghee
Dr. Shanmugan brings over 26 years of experience in management education and research across India and the UAE, with expertise in marketing, international business, research methods, and digital transformation.
Ukrainian
Faculty Insight • 08
Prof. Yana Nikitina
Prof. Yana Nikitina is an accomplished economist, lecturer, and researcher with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Education Leadership. She brings extensive experience in teaching Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business, with a strong commitment to student-centred learning, research excellence, and professional development.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I take this instead of the smaller Level 3 diplomas?
Because it covers both of them. Qualifi's standalone business diploma and its introduction to management diploma are 60 credits each with no overlapping subjects. This award carries the content of both plus Thinking Entrepreneurially, in one 120-credit certificate. If you want the full picture rather than either half, or if you are aiming at a university route, the integrated version is the one built for that.
Will a UK university actually take me into year one?
Qualifi publishes Year 1 of a UK university as a progression route, and that is a meaningful statement from a regulated awarding body. It is not a guarantee of admission. Universities set their own entry criteria and judge each applicant, and some will want additional evidence such as English language scores. Approach your shortlist of universities directly, tell them the qualification number, and get their answer in writing before enrolling.
What does 1,200 hours of total qualification time mean?
Total qualification time is an estimate of everything a typical learner puts in: taught sessions, independent study, preparation and assessment combined. It is not a timetable and not a fixed term. How those hours spread out is decided by the centre and by you. It is useful mainly as a measure of scale, and it tells you this award is a serious commitment rather than a short course.
Is there any choice in what I study?
The qualification page lists twelve subjects without separating them into mandatory and optional groups, which suggests the full set is taken. Elsewhere in the Level 3 range Qualifi does separate a required core from an optional group. If the distinction matters to your planning, ask your centre to confirm against the Centre Specification rather than relying on the summary page.
Does Qualifi teach this course?
No. Qualifi is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation. It writes the qualification, sets and monitors standards, and issues certificates. The teaching, assessment and all the practical arrangements belong to an approved centre. Price, start dates and study format are therefore centre decisions, and Qualifi publishes none of them.
How does it compare to a Level 5 extended diploma?
It sits two levels lower. Level 3 is comparable to A Level standard and is positioned as preparation for higher education, whereas Qualifi's Level 5 extended diplomas sit within higher education and are aimed at people who already have some grounding. This award is the starting point, not the shortcut.
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