SQA Advanced Diploma in Business

TRANSFORM YOUR QUALIFICATION INTO A GLOBAL PATHWAY

The SQA Advanced Diploma in Business, awarded by the prestigious Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), provides a robust and internationally recognised platform for students aspiring to advance into the world of business and management. Built on over a century of academic credibility and global trust, this qualification equips learners with a strong blend of practical expertise and theoretical understanding.
Designed to prepare you for degree-level study or direct entry into the professional world, the programme develops essential competencies such as analytical thinking, strategic decision-making, leadership capability, and problem-solving - all of which are vital in today’s fast-changing global business landscape.

Highly respected by universities, employers, and professional bodies worldwide, the SQA Advanced Diploma opens multiple progression routes across the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and beyond. Students can seamlessly transition into the final year of a UK Bachelor’s Degree, including direct entry into the BSc (Hons) Business Management Top-Up delivered at Oxford College of Business in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University (UK).

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Duration

12 MONTHS

Qualification Level

• SQA Level 7
• SQA Level 8

Mode of Deliver

BLENDED
(ONLINE + IN-CLASS LEARNING)

Class Time

MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY - 9.00 A.M. TO 3.00 P.M.

ABOUT SQA

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland’s national awarding body, with over a century of expertise in designing and maintaining high-quality qualifications. As a government-sponsored, not-for-profit organisation, SQA collaborates with universities, employers, and professional bodies globally to ensure its qualifications are relevant, reliable, and internationally respected.

SQA qualifications are benchmarked against the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) – a globally recognised system that ensures academic comparability and supports seamless credit transfer worldwide.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit Code	Unit Name	Credits	Unit Code	Unit Name	Credits
HP6M 47	Personal Development Planning	1	J4DK 47	Managing People and Organisations	2
HP6N 47	Marketing: An Introduction	1	J5AW 47	Business Law: An Introduction	1
J5FN 47	Accounting for Business: An Introduction	2	HP75 47	Communication: Business Communication	1
HP73 47	Creating a Culture of Customer Care	1	J461 47	Economic Issues: An Introduction	1
J461 47	Economic Issues: An Introduction	1	J2FD 47	Human Resource Management: Introduction	1
J5FK 47	Business Fundamentals with Emerging Technologies	2	HP78 47	IT in Business: Spreadsheets	1
J5TA 47	Business: Graded Unit 1	1	J5AX 48	Economics: Micro and Macro Theory and Application	1
HP6X 47	Business Contractual Relationships	1	J5FL 48	Managing Business Culture and Strategy	2
J5AY 48	Economics: The World Economy	1	J5FM 48	Project Management: Strategy, Decision Making and Risk	2
HP76 47	International Marketing: An Introduction	1	J5B0 48	Preparing Financial Forecasts	1
HP79 48	Presentation Skills	1	J45Y 47	Statistics for Business	1
J491 47	Continuous Workforce Development	2	J5TB 48	Business: Graded Unit 2	2

WHY CHOOSE THE SQA ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS?

Globally Recognised: Accepted by universities and employers across the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and beyond.
Cost-Effective Pathway: Save time and tuition fees by progressing directly to the second or third year of a UK or international degree.
Career-Focused Learning: Developed with industry experts to balance theory with practical business application.
Professional Recognition: Eligible for exemptions and memberships with globally recognised bodies such as CMI, CIMA, and the Chartered Banker Institute.
Future-Ready Skills: Gain the leadership, analytical, and strategic skills employers value most in the modern business world.

PROGRESSION PATHWAY

Successful completion of the SQA Advanced Diploma in Business provides direct progression to:

This pathway allows you to complete a globally recognised UK Honours degree in just 2 years – right here in Sri Lanka.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

SQA Advanced Qualifications are evaluated and benchmarked by international credential authorities, including:

World Education Services (WES)
Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)
UK NARIC (now Ecctis)

These independent verifications confirm the academic equivalence and global value of SQA qualifications – ensuring your learning is recognised across borders and by leading institutions worldwide.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants who have completed their Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) Examinations with a minimum of 2 passes at A/L are eligible to apply..

WHY STUDY THE SQA ADVANCED DIPLOMA AT OXFORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS?

Delivered by Sri Lanka’s No.1 Education Provider
Supported by an expert faculty with extensive academic and industry experience.
Flexible learning designed for full-time students.
Seamless progression to ARU’s UK Top-Up degrees through a direct academic pathway.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Graduates of the SQA Advanced Diploma gain access to memberships and exemptions with professional bodies such as:

Chartered Management Institute (CMI): Associate Membership (ACMI) on completion; eligibility for MCMI after 3 years of managerial experience.
Chartered Banker Institute (CBI): Entry into higher-level qualifications leading to MCIBS status.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Exemptions aligned with CIMA’s global exemption policy.

These recognitions enhance employability and support lifelong professional development.

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