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Business Level 3 Diploma

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Course Information

Course TypeLevel 3

Duration2 Years

Awarding BodyEdexcel

Diploma Level 3 Business Extended Diploma

What does the course involve?

There are many different career paths for those who wish to work within the business sector. These include management, HR, finance, marketing and business information management to name but a few, with the opportunity to work both in the UK and internationally. After completion, this course can also lead to university degree study.

Remembering that all careers are in a business, studying this subject will give you the tools, skills and networking opportunities needed to succeed in a career or further study in endless different industries.

As part of this qualification, you will study seven mandatory units:

Exploring the Business Environment
Developing a Marketing Campaign
Personal and Business Finance
Managing an Event
International Business
Principles of Management

The Diploma in Business will give students a strong grounding in the core principles of business through a broad range of units. Alongside the Diploma, students will be able to develop an additional area of specialism, with options expected to include:

Accounting and Finance (V Level)
Accounting (A Level)
IT - Cyber Security
Law
Economics

This will provide students with a flexible and future-focused programme, allowing them to combine a broad understanding of business with an area that reflects their interests and progression ambitions.

All employers value employees who are able to communicate effectively, both verbally and using electronic communication methods. This qualification provides opportunities for you to develop your communication skills, through presentations and discussions, in which you have the opportunity to express your opinions. We will use local businesses as examples wherever possible and we have already built firm relationships with outstanding local and global businesses.

In addition, students studying this course will be exposed to numerous opportunities to develop employability skills through a series of talks, workshops and networking opportunities, many of which are provided by the business and educational contacts that have been developed by the college. We ensure that our students leave with the confidence and contacts required to achieve their full potential.

Women in Business

Women in Business is an opportunity for female students and male allies across the subject to understand the barriers that women still face in industry today. Students will have the opportunity to network with successful business owners from small and large organisations to provide the skills and knowledge required to inspire the female leaders of the future.

CDT

At One, we pride ourselves on developing the whole student. We have tools in place to develop the "Three Pillars" that students require in order to stand out from the crowd.

These three pillars are Qualifications, Connections and Character Strengths.

Our Business students have the opportunity to take part in weekly meetings where they will meet with employers, universities and apprenticeship providers that we have developed links with. Students will be able to develop the skills and knowledge required to stand out from the crowd and put them in the best position possible to be a success when they leave us.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, to include GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4.

Can I take additional qualifications?

This course is equivalent to two A Levels and is designed to be supplemented by an A level or V level qualification to provide students with a specialist route. Recommended qualifications to study alongside this course are:

Accounting and Finance V Level
Accounting A Level
Economics
IT - Data and Analytics
Digital and Media
Law

You can discuss suitable combinations at interview.

How will I be assessed?

The course is made up of 9 units assessed by coursework, and 4 units externally assessed through formal examinations and set tasks.

What are the costs?

There are no charges to study on any of our courses. However, you may be asked to contribute to occasional trips and there may be some costs to attend work placements.