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
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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.
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Assessment methods include:
Exams
Coursework
Controlled Assessments
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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.
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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
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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.
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