BTEC National Diploma in Business and Online Technologies

Business Management and Financial Services - Business Studies
BTEC National Diploma in Business and Online Technologies(2010/2011)
Study Method:
The course will be particularly attractive to those students who require a combination of business and information technology. This course contains 2/3 Business units and 1/3 IT units that develop skills such as Web Design, Graphics and Databases.
The course is made up of 18 units for the BTEC National Diploma. Key Skills Communications Level 3.
Duration :Two-year course. Full time.
Who the Course is For:
The course is equivalent to three A levels. The Diploma provides both a broad foundation of business education and a firm basis for specialism in online technologies.
Assessment:
All units are internally assessed and graded. An overall grade is awarded to those who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit and Distinction.
Course Leads To:
Students may progress to university. A successful student could achieve the equivalent of three A levels. It is possible to accrue a total of 360 UCAS points on this course.
Entry Requirements:
For enrolment to this course, students must be at least 16 years of age and meet one or more of the following requirements:
BTEC Intermediate GNVQ in Business or ICT at Merit
Four GCSEs at Grade A*, A, B or C. Preference will be shown to students with Grade C and above in English.
For mature students, appropriate work experience.
Content:
The course is designed to develop learners' skills and understanding of business by the use of a range of industry software which enhances their employability skills.
BTEC National Diploma in Business and Online Technologies comprises the following units:
Year 1
Exploring Business Activity
Investigating Business Resources
Introduction to Marketing
Effective People, Communication and Information
Introduction to Accounts
Introduction to the Internet and e-Business
Web Design and Strategies
Web Production and Management
Explore Team Development
Year 2
Investigating Internet Marketing
Career Development Planning in Business
Managing a Business Event
Aspects of Contract Law
Supporting Projects
Digital Graphics and Computers
Advanced Database Skills
Organisational Systems Security
Exploring Business and Economic Environment