Business - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Business - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

About the Course
Subject
Business
Study Mode
Full-time
Equivalent To
3 A Levels

Introduction 2 years full-time, equivalent to 3 A Levels - (180 credits)
This is a stimulating business course that is designed to help prepare you for the modern business environment.
Credits
Students who achieve 60 credits can be awarded a BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business (equivalent to 1 A Level).
Students who achieve 120 credits can be awarded a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (equivalent to 2 A Levels).
Students who achieve 180 credits are awarded a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (equivalent to 3 A Levels).

Course Units The course is made up of eighteen units of study, which enable you to understand the world of business and the skills needed to play a part in it. The core units you will study will include:

· The Business Environment
· Business Resources
· Introduction to Marketing
· Business Communication

The optional units studied are likely to include:

· Creative Product Promotion
· Recruitment and Selection in Business
· Aspects of Civil Liability for Business
· Managing Business Information
· Business and the Economic Environment
· Business Markets and the Economy
· Market Research in Business
· Human Resource Management in Business
· Training in the Business Workplace
· Managing a Business Event
· Developing Teams in Business
· Internet Marketing in Business
· Market Research in Business
· Starting a Small Business

Your course will also include: Tutorials, assignment and project work, case studies, development of presentation skills, careers and higher education guidance.

Assessment You will be continually assessed through individual and group assessments, although you may claim credit for skills and experience you already have enabling you to complete your course more quickly.

Further Opportunities Progression to a degree, foundation degree, or higher national diploma/certificate course Enter employment in business or industry as a commercial management trainee in banking, insurance, accounting, retail trades etc.