Business

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels.

This programme will equip you with the skills and understanding required to succeed in a range of business roles. In the second year, you will have the opportunity to specialise in an area of your choice including accounting, administration or marketing.

 

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KEY TOPICS

  • business and management

  • business enterprise

  • conducting business online

YOU WILL

  • develop employability skills

  • complete assignments based on workplace situations

  • build upon your analytical and evaluative skills

  • visit and study local, national and international business organisations

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)

    These must include:

    • Maths at grade 4

    Students currently taking a Level 2 vocational course will need a minimum of a Merit in a related subject.

  • Assessment methods include:

    • Exams

    • Coursework

    • Controlled Assessments

  • Learn from industry experts and gain the skills employers want. Benefit from partnerships with leading business professionals and corporations.

    LIVE BRIEFS

    • Be immersed into the corporate world and learn about all different types of business through trips to investment banks, retail outlets, shopping malls and courts.

    • Take part in live marketing briefs from international companies.

    • Take part in national in competitions.

    • Create your own business and trade at craft fairs and markets.

    UNIQUE LINKS

    We have excellent partnerships with a huge range of local business, investment banks and corporations.

    INDUSTRY EXPERTS

    The Business team is comprised of industry experts who before getting into teaching worked in a wide range of roles in the business sector including accountants, IT experts, food retailers and entrepreneurs.

  • Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

    We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

    Our specialist teams can help with:

    • Learning difficulties

    • Physical and sensory disabilities

    • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties

    • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing

    • Exam access arrangements

    • Money, finance and bursary advice

    • Careers advice, job and university applications

  • You can progress to university, degree apprenticeships, employment or even starting your own business.

    Previous students have successfully progressed into studying business, marketing, economics, accounting and law at university, while others have set up successful businesses or joined start-ups.

  • The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Business and Management.

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