
Business (Diploma)
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Introduction
Course Title: BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business
LARS/QAN: 60171571
Level: 3
Awarding body: Pearson
Who this course is for
This course is designed to prepare students for specific careers in business. This means that you can tailor your studies to your career aspirations and gain relevant skills and knowledge along the way in areas such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Operations Management.
Our course really focuses on the vocational aspects of Business so you will find a lot of teaching is based on case studies, application to a variety of different businesses, visiting speakers, role plays and visits to industry.
Business vocational education also provides students with broader work-based skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership, which are essential in any career.
This qualification is equivalent to 2 A levels.
Entry requirements
There are no subject specific entry requirements. Students need to have an average point score of 3.6. Studying Business at a GCSE level is desirable, but is not essential.
Topics I am Likely to Study
What you’ll learn
Everyone taking this qualification will study six mandatory units. They are :
Developing a Marketing Campaign
Personal and Business Finance
Principles of Management
Exploring the Business Environment
Managing an Event
International Business
Optional units have been designed to support progression to the range of sector related
courses in HE, and to link with relevant occupational areas. They cover content areas such as:
human resources
accounting
marketing
law
How you’ll learn
Through classroom-based learning.
Course Assessment Methods
What you’ll need to bring
Nothing, we provide all resources. You just need to bring a passion for Business to each lesson.
How you'll be assessed
Students will be assessed using external examinations. internal testing, practical tasks. role-play, and project-based assignments.
Career Pathways
What you can do next
Students can choose to go to University, apprenticeships or employment within the following career pathways:
Financial Managers & Directors
Marketing, Sales & Advertising Directors
Public Relations & Communication Directors
Purchasing Managers & Directors
Information Technology Directors
Chartered & Certified Accountants
Architects, Chartered and Quantity Surveyors
