Business studies access to he ocnlr level 3 diploma

Course Content:
The course consist of a series of business specific modules:

- Marketing- you will learn about marketing concepts, research and marketing planning
- Finance- the course consists of key introductory subjects including sources of finance and ratio analysis.
- Management- you will study business management, motivation, plus you can learn about aspects of law which apply to business decision making, including modules on employment law and employment contracts.
- Enterprise and IT- you will learn business planning which will involve preparing a business plan for a business idea as well as study a computer based spreadsheets module

In addition there are a range of study skills units which will form part of the Maths and English content on the course and also provide you with the learning skills which are important in preparing for higher level study. These include report writing, basic arithmetic, finding and reading information and presentation skills
Assessment Methods:
You will be continually assessed and the main assessment method is coursework, there will also be some assessment through reviewing case studies, preparing reports and engaging in role plays.

The access course is a very intensive course and the demand on learners to meet assessment targets is extremely high. There are around 20 assignments to be included in your final portfolio of evidence. As a consequence you will be expected to attend regularly and to meet submission deadlines.