Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Business (Course Code: 2166)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 2 years
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
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ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:

4 GCSEs at grades A* - C; or
GNVQ Intermediate in a related subject; or
BTEC First Diploma in a related subject; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FULL FE Level 2 awards.

Applicants will also have interviewed successfully for the course.

All applicants have to provide a positive educational reference stating their suitability for this course, as well giving information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance on their previous course.(For example, if an applicant cannot provide evidence of attendance of 80% or over on the preceding course they may not be allowed to enrol on this course).
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
These are broad-based Business courses consisting of 12 units
Certificate) and 18 units (Diploma). These work related courses will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to pursue careers in Business. Students will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities
and demands. Students will focus on a particular subject area and will develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge.

Key Skills are integral to students achieving this course. Through the study of Business Communications and Information Technology skills students will learn how to complete their assignments up to the level required by their course and their future employers.

In addition to studying Key Skills the subjects covered on the National Certificate and National Diploma are:

Exploring Business Activity
Investigating Business Resources
Introduction to Marketing
Effective People, Communication and Information
Investigating Recruitment and Selection
Human Resource Management in Business
Exploring Creative Product Promotion
Career Deveopment Planning in Business
Understanding Retailing
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
85% of the achieving students from the National Diploma Business choose to progress on to Universities such as Brunel, City, Essex, Surrey, and University College London.

The other major progression route is to enter the workplace in a trainee management position in companies.