BTEC Diploma Business Full Level 3 Y1

Suitable For

The BTEC Level 3 Business courses are practical, work - related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities.

Course Content

As well as learning about Business, important skills are developed which will help you find employment in your chosen area, or prepare you for study at degree level. Subjects offered may include:

• e-Business
• Finance
• Investigating Business
• Law
• Marketing
• Recruitment & Selection. You may be required to continue to study maths, English or IT as part of your course. Students will study the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Year 1 (1 A level) and upon successful completion of this will progress on to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma. In addition to the Level 3 qualifications students will also study qualifications in finance. In the first year students will study the IFS Certificate in Financial Studies and if successful will progress to the IFS Diploma in Financial studies in year 2. In year 2 students will also get the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained from their Level 3 studies into practice by taking part in the Young Enterprise Programme.

Assessment Method

Assignments

Progression

The Diploma is equivalent to 2 A-Levels, allowing you to progress on to higher level qualifications such as a degree or professional qualification. It can also act as an ideal preparation for a range of jobs in the public or private sectors. Possible areas of work include accountancy, financial services, information technology, manufacturing, personnel, public administration and sales.

Additional Information

This course will be delivered in the first year as a one year Subsidiary Diploma and if relevant grades are met learners will continue onto the Level 3 Diploma in their second year.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English, or equivalent.