University Progressions

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
Progress to year 1 of:

• BSc (Hons) Business and Healthcare Management
• BSc (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
• BSc (Hons) Business and Law
• BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism
• BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting
• BSc (Hons) International Business Management
• LLB (Hons) Law

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Progress to:

• MA Human Resource Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Law
Progress to year 1 of:

• LLB (Hons) Law

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Psychology
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc (Hons) Psychology (online only)
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling (online only)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Business Management (top-up)
• BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) (top-up)
• BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing) (top-up)
• BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Computing (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Business Management and Law

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Project Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Progress to:

• MSc Accounting and Finance (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress to:

• MBA (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Progress to:

• MSc Professional Accounting & Finance (part/time) (top-up)

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy
Progress to year 1 of:

• BSc Business Management
• BSc Marketing
• BSc Accounting and Management
• BSc Banking and Finance
• BSc Accounting and Finance
• BSc Banking with Financial Technology
• BSc Accounting and Management
• BSc Economics BSc Economics and Finance

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering
Progress to year 1 of:

• BSc Electronic Engineering
• BEng Electronic Engineering
• BEng Engineering
• BEng Computer Systems Engineering

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to year 1 of:

• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science with Game Design
• BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Data Science and Visualisation
• BSc Creative Technologies
• BSc Computer Information Systems
• BSc Computer Information Systems for Business

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
Progress to year 1 of:

• BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice
• BA Sociology
• BA Childhood and Youth Studies and Sociology

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Project Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc Tourism Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law
Progress to year 2 of:

• LLB Law

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Psychology
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Psychology
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc Psychology

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Progress to year 3 of:

• LLB Law

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles
Progress to year 1 of:

• BA (Hons) Fashion Design
• BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles
• BA (Hons) Costume Design and Making
• BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress to:

• MBA Advanced Entry (top-up)

*Students must select the following two optional units from the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership:

• Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Marketing (20 credits)

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to year 1 of:

• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing Science
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Cyber Security

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to year 2 of:

• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing Science
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Cyber Security

*Accredited by Coventry University through PSB Academy, Singapore

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Global Business (top-up)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance for International Business (top-up)

*Accredited by Coventry University through PSB Academy, Singapore

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy

Progress to year 1 of:

• All undergraduate programmes

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 1 of:

• BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Accounting (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Accounting with Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) International Business
• BA (Hons) Business Management
• BA (Hons) Business and Marketing

Progress to:

• BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (top up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) in Business (Management)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Progress to year 2 of:

• Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
• BA (Hons) in Business (Law)

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Progress to:

• Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress with advanced standing to:

• Master of Business Administration – ODL

OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Managements and Leadership Practice
Progress to advanced stage (Stage 2):

• Doctor of Business Administration – ODL

For direct entry to the advanced stage 2 of the DBA students should have successfully completed the following optional modules from the OTHM Level 8 Diploma

• Globalisation and Corporate Governance
• Strategic Financial Management
• Strategic Marketing

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management
Progress with advanced standing to:

• MSc Project Management

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress with advanced standing to:

• Master of Business Administration

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA (Hons) Childhood and Early Years Studies

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to:

• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) (top-up)
• International Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• Business and Management BA (Hons) Distance Learning (top-up)
• Fashion Business (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
• Global Business Management BSc (Hons) (top-up)
• Global Business Management (Marketing) BSc (Hons) (top-up)
• Global Business Management (Human Resources) BSc (Hons) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Progress to:

• Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) BSc (Hons) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• International Tourism, Hospitality and Events BSc (Hons) (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Progress to:

• Accounting and Finance MSc

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Progress to:

• Global Human Resource Management MSc

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Progress to:

• Global Logistics Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress to:

• Strategic Leadership MSc

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology
Progress to:

• Business and Management MSc

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• International Hospitality and Tourism Management MSc
• Business with Hospitality & Tourism Management MSc

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA (Hons) Business Management

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) International Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA Hons Accounting and Finance

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA Hons Business and Management
• BA Hons Business and Enterprise Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc Hons International Tourism and Hospitality Business Management
• BSc Hons Events Management
• BSc Hons Airline and Airport Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc Hons Cyber Security

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BA Hons Business Management (top-up)
• BA Hons International Business with Management (top-up)
• BA Hons International Business with Finance (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BSc Hons International Tourism and Hospitality Business Management
• BSc Hons Events Management

Plus evidence of significant work experience

Progress to year 3 of:

• BSc Hons Airline and Airport Management

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to semester 3, year 3 of:

• BA in International Hospitality Management

*Students must complete a 6-week Swiss Immersion prior to commencement on the courses at Swiss Hotel Management School – Leysin campus.

*OTHM Diploma holders may also apply directly to the following schools within the Swiss Education Group and will be assessed individually:

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland:

• Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management

HIM Montreux:

• Bachelor of Business Administration

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA in International Hospitality Management (Hospitality, or Hospitality & Events pathway)

*Students must complete a 6-week Swiss Immersion prior to commencement on the courses at Swiss Hotel Management School – Leysin campus.

*OTHM Diploma holders may also apply directly to the following schools within the Swiss Education Group and will be assessed individually:

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland:

• Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management

HIM Montreux:

• Bachelor of Business Administration

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA in International Hospitality Management (Hospitality, or Hospitality & Events pathway)

*Students must complete a 6-week Swiss Immersion prior to commencement on the courses at Swiss Hotel Management School – Leysin campus.

*OTHM Diploma holders may also apply directly to the following schools within the Swiss Education Group and will be assessed individually:

César Ritz Colleges Switzerland:

• Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management

HIM Montreux:

• Bachelor of Business Administration

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• SHMS Postgraduate Diploma Program + internship leading to entry into Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management or Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Progress to:

• MBA / Executive MBA

• MSc International Business

• MSc Marketing

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Project Management
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Project Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management

Progress to stage 2 of:

• Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership
Progress to final stage of:

• MA Educational Leadership

OTHM Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice
Progress to:

• Doctor in Business Administration DBA

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy
Progress to year 1 of:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to year 1 of:

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Computing
• BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
Progress to year 1 of:

• BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Law
Progress to year 1 of:

• LLB (Hons) Law

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Supply Chain) (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Marketing) (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Information systems) (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Retail) (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Enterprise) (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Business Management (People Management) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to:

• BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing
Progress to:

• MBA (top-up)

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Progress to:

• MSc Safety, Health and Environment
• MSc Occupational Hygiene

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
Progress with advanced standing to:

• MSc Safety, Health and Environment
• MSc Occupational Hygiene

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Environmental and Sustainability Management
Progress with advanced standing to:

• MSc Global Sustainable Development

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to year 1 of:

• Bachelor of Engineering Honours in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

*Accredited by University of Hertfordshire through PSB Academy, Singapore

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 1 of:

• Undergraduate Business Course

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Law
Progress to year 1 of:

• LLB (Hons)

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law
Progress to:

• LLB (Hons) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Progress to:

• LLB (Hons) (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Progress to:

• MSc in Accounting and Finance (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Progress to:

• MA Human Resource Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress to:

• Master of Business Administration (Executive) (top-up) (MBA)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Early Childhood Education 
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Early Years Education (top-up)

Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Education

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Psychology
Progress to year 2 of:

• BSc Psychology (BPS accredited)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology
Progress to year 3 of:

• BSc Psychology (non-BPS accredited / Psychological Studies)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BSc Business Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security
Progress to year 3 of:

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
Progress to year 3 of:

• LLB (Hons)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress with advanced standing to:

• MBA

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
Progress to year 1 of:

• All undergraduate courses within the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies
Progress to year 1 of:

• All undergraduate programmes

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management:
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA (Hons) Business and Management
• BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
• BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship (top-up)

Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Business and Management
• BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
• BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Progress to:

• Master of Business Administration (top-up) MBA

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Progress to:

• Master of Business Administration (Dissertation Only) (MBA)

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• Master of Business Administration (top-up) (MBA)
• MSc Tourism and Hospitality (Dissertation Only)

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA (Hons) Business and Management (100% online learning)
• BA (Hons) Business and Management (full-time)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Business and Management (top-up)
• BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Business and Management

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to year 2 of:

• BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management

Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
• BA (Hons) Business and Management

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Progress to year 3 of:

• BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to year 3 of:

• BSc (Hons) Computing

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Progress to:

• MSc Tourism

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science
Progress to:

• MSc Applied Data Analytics

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Global Trade and Business (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Business
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Progress to:

• BA (Hons) Early Years Education (top-up)

OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security
OTHM Level 4&5 / Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Progress to:

• BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (top-up)
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology (top-up)