Business BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Start Date: September 2021

Level: 3

Course Course: P00100

Area: Business

Campus: Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

This course is for you if you have a lively and enquiring mind, a willingness to explore new ideas and you have a keen interest in business and management. You will learn all about the exciting world of business and have the opportunity to apply your learning in a practical and realistic way. This is course also equips you well for further study at University or employment in a wide range of industries.

Key Units

Year 1

Mandatory

Exploring Business (15 credits)
Developing a Marketing Campaign (15 credits)
Personal & Business Finance (20 credits)
Managing an Event (15 credits)

Optional

International Business (15 credits)
Employment Law (10 credits)

Year 2

In your second year you will choose a specialist pathway (Accounting, Law or Marketing) and study modules specific to your specialism.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grades A* - C/grade 4 or above (or acceptable alternatives), including English Language and Maths.

Assessment

You will largely be assessed through coursework, however some units do include controlled assignments under exam conditions.

Where does this Lead

The combination of a broad-based first year, combined with the specialist knowledge you will acquire in your second year means that this course will give you a wide variety of options for further study.

You may wish to take further steps towards becoming a chartered professional in your chosen specialism, which you can do at The Sheffield College. We offer the various qualifications under the following professional bodies (please click on the links below for further details of the relevant courses we offer):

Many students also choose to develop their knowledge of business or undertake further specialist study at university level. This course could lead to studying for a degree (Foundation or Bachelors) in any of the following areas:

Accounting
Business Studies
Business and Marketing/Enterprise Management/Financial Management
IT/Computing
Marketing
Law

Future Opportunities

There are a wide variety of employment opportunities open to students who successfully complete the Extended Diploma.

Students could enter employment in various areas of business such as:

Accounts and Finance
Human Resources
Local Government
Logistics
Marketing
Retailing

Past successful students have entered into trainee programmes with leading national businesses such as Marks and Spencer and B Braun.

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Will this course suit me?

To be successful on this course you will need a positive attitude, a lively and enquiring mind, a willingness to explore new ideas and a keen interest in business.

Staff Expertise

You will learn from experienced, specialist and enthusiastic business teachers with a range of academic and business backgrounds. Business Advisers at the college can also give support and advice to students who would like to develop or expand on their own business enterprise idea.

Facilities

You will have access to excellent IT facilities and learning resources, including the college intranet, which can be used to access learning resources when not in college.

UCAS Points

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business is accepted for entry to university and carries UCAS Tariff points equivalent to 3 A Levels. Please check the UCAS website for more details.

Extra Costs

Additional costs may include paying for printing costs if you want to print your assignments off at college.

You will also be expected to contribute towards the cost of any study trips and visits.

You may be entitled to help with the cost of these and anything else you need to buy for your course from the college's Student Support Fund.

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