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Business Level 3

The course provides a nationally recognised and vocationally specific qualification with which to enter employment or to progress to higher education such as a degree in business and/or management or an associated specialist field. The Business BTEC programme of study includes a variety of types of business activity such as accounting, administration, finance, human resource management and marketing. Students that apply for the Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma will also have the opportunity to apply to join the Business Career Ready Academy which enables you to gain masterclasses through a programme of guru lectures, business mentoring and a six week internship.

This is part of a national programme – Career Ready UK – and provides exceptional benefits to enhance future employment opportunities.

What Will I Learn?

Students learn through completing assignments involving investigation and analysis.

The course is delivered through workshops, practical activities and lectures and is supported through individual and group tutorials. In addition to your main study programme you will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

You will study the Foundation Diploma in year one, followed by the Extended Diploma in year two.

Course Content

Business Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma Units may include:

  • Exploring Business
  • Personal and Business Finance
  • Managing an Event
  • Creative Promotion
  • Developing a Marketing Campaign
  • Principles of Management
  • International Business
  • Aspects of Employment Law
  • Developing Teams in Business
  • Business Decision Making

The qualification is achieved through a combination of coursework, exams and controlled assessments. All units must be passed in order to successfully achieve the full qualification.

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A*- C/9-4) including English and Maths, or satisfactory results in a relevant level 2 qualification (Merit/Distinction), and an interview.

Career Opportunities

This course offers access to a wide range of careers in business, including junior or managerial roles in human resources, finance, insurance, operations, IT and customer service. Alternatively students may find work as a business advisor, project manager, general manager, investment administrator, bank manager, marketing assistant or public relations officer. Others may start their own businesses.

Course Progression

Students can progress to a range of higher education programmes and professional courses including accounting, law, marketing and personnel management.

Business Level 3
LevelLevel 3
LocationColchester
Braintree
DurationTwo years | Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 years: Career Ready/Extended Diploma
Study ModeFull-Time
CampusColchester Institute
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2021 - Applications open on 1st October 2020
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £6,602 (This fee covers the full two-year course)
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Disclaimer

All Fees and prices shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2020-21 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

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