Full Time Business BTEC National Diploma (with HR, Management or Marketing)
BTEC
In Milton Keynes
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BTEC
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Location
Milton keynes
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Start date
September
This advanced level course gives you the opportunity to specialise in an important area of business that interests you most; human resources, management or marketing. All three routes contain some common elements, but each specialism is covered in depth. Whilst there is a lot of theory attached to all business subjects, all three routes are approached in a practical way and much of your.
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About this course
You will need four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in business or a related subject. However, enthusiasm for the course is also important. For mature candidates without the necessary entry qualifications, your communications and numeracy skills will be assessed at initial assessment in order to ensure your suitability for the course.
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Business BTEC National Diploma (with HR, Management or Marketing)
Department: BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Subject area: Business & Management
Course Code: 2770-1/2 Course Level: 3
Campus/Location: Chaffron Way
Mode of study: FT Days of the week: MON-FRI
Start Date: Sep 6 2010 End Date: Jun 16 2012
Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 6:00PM
Fees: This course is free if you are under 19. While we will not be able to confirm final fee rates until nearer your enrolment date, you may be eligible for a reduced fee rate if you are over 19.
Course Description:
This advanced level course gives you the opportunity to specialise in an important area of business that interests you most; human resources, management or marketing. All three routes contain some common elements, but each specialism is covered in depth. Whilst there is a lot of theory attached to all business subjects, all three routes are approached in a practical way and much of your learning will be done by completing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations.
Course Content:
Core units common to all three routes:
· Exploring Business Activity
· Investigating Business Resources
· Introduction to Marketing
· Exploring Creative Product Promotion
· Effective people, Communication and Information
· Investigating Recruitment and Selection
· Introduction to Accounting
· Starting a Small Business
· Understanding Health and Safety in the Workplace.
There will also be the opportunity to develop key work skills in the areas of communication, application of number and IT.
Human resource route includes:
· Understanding Aspects of Employment Law
· Career Development Planning
· Human Resource Management
· Business Ethics.
Management route includes:
· Improving Performance in the Workplace
· Managing a Business Event
· Managing Physical Resources
· Exploring Team Development.
Marketing route includes:
· An Introduction to Marketing Research
· Understanding Relationship Marketing
· Investigating Internet Marketing.
Assessment:
Assessment is by a series of internally and externally-assessed assignments and tests.
Next Steps:
At the end of this course, you will be well prepared for employment in a range of business functions. Alternatively, you could progress to a Degree-level course.
Full Time Business BTEC National Diploma (with HR, Management or Marketing)