Business
Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (National Award)
Two-year vocational (equivalent to one A-level)
This programme is designed to provide a broad educational basis for training, higher education or employment within the business sector. It is especially suitable for self-motivated students who enjoy completing coursework and are able to keep to deadlines.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*-C grades at GCSE including English language.
What will I study?
The full course consists of units including:
- exploring business activity
- investigating business resources
- marketing
- effective people, communication and information.
On the course you will:
- develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress in business
- understand the different activities of businesses
- examine how businesses fit into the wider community.
Method of assessment
Assessment is entirely through a combination of externally and internally assessed coursework. There are no examinations.
What will I be able to progress to?
Combined with other advanced level options you will be prepared to progress to university to complete a degree in business or a related area such as finance, management or economics. You may also choose to move straight to employment in the business sector.
Other information
Please note that you need to study this course for a full two years to gain the qualification.