BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old : £750
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are aged between 19 and 23 and you don’t have a qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels, tuition fees will be waived. If you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged 19-23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: This full time two-year course covers all aspects of business enabling students to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work in the real world. This two year course consists of 18 units; 4 core units and 14 optional units. The core units are:

• Exploring Business Activity

• Investigating Business Resources

• Introduction to Marketing

• Effective People, Communication & Information

Optional units include Human Resource Management (including recruitment & selection); Market Research & product promotion; Contract & Business Law; e-Business and Internet Marketing; Accounting systems; Team Development; Retail and starting a small Business. Through practical activities you will have the chance to develop business skills such as planning, problem solving and I.T. that are vital within any professional business environment, and prepare you for future employment in business.

Throughout this course you will complete various assignments including reports, presentations, role-plays and written assessments. These methods of assessment provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop a variety of business skills with ongoing support from teaching staff. Entry Qualification: You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, or a Merit from the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business.