Business BTEC National Certificate and Diploma Level 3

Is this course for me?
This course is if you are interested in business and, in
particular, in how businesses work and how employees help to make
businesses successful.
What will I study?
This course will allow you to study for the Award in year one
and also prepare units for progression to the Diploma in year two.
Subjects covered include business and management, creative product
promotion, business enterprise, business ethics and European
business operations.
Subjects:

• Business and Management
• Business Enterprise
• Business Online
• Creative Product Promotion
• Introduction to Business
• Presenting Business Information

These are optional subjects:

• Business Ethics
• European Business Operations
• Finance Cash Flow and Insolvency
• Improving Performance in the Workplace
• Introduction to Marketing
• Managing a Business Project or Event
• Managing Teams

What can I do next?
This can lead to employment or to further study and progression
to University.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to come to the college for an interview and may be
asked to complete a short test. You should have achieved the
following - 5 A-C grades in GCSE of which English MUST be one.
Please do not be put off as, depending upon your experience, there
may be some flexibility over entry requirements.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through regular meetings with your personal tutor
to discuss your progress and to help plan your studies and may be
able to develop your interest further though a place as an Academy
of Finance student or as a student on the ebusiness course.
Additional support, help and guidance is also available from the
Guidance Team or from our Study Buddies (a network of students
offering help to fellow students).
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£1350Exam fee:
£175
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2009-2010. Costs for 2010-2011 will be available in
spring 2010.