Course Details
BUSINESS BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
BUSINESS BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
Business examines all the key business areas including marketing, human resources, operations management, finance, enterprise and management. Assignments are then based on specific businesses, many of them local, to enable you to develop an understanding of how business theory works in practice. BTEC assignments will be undertaken both individually and in groups, and will attempt to give you the chance to develop team and communication skills. Assessment methods are varied and might involve you: making presentations, writing business reports, preparing wall displays, creating websites and filming documentaries
The BTEC Diploma is equivalent to 2 A levels.
Are there any special requirements?
Students need to have reached the minimum entry requirement for the College’s Advanced courses; however as BTEC is 100% coursework, students who choose this course should prefer this method of assessment.
What and how will I be studying?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based lessons, group work, practical sessions, group and individual field visits and the chance for independent study. In a typical lesson you will be taught relevant business theory, which you will then apply to the real organisation you are researching. These courses give you the opportunity to focus upon specific areas that interest you.
How is the Course assessed?
Your work is assessed internally by your teachers and externally moderated by Edexcel.
What skills will I need and be developing during the course?
As the courses are coursework based you will need to enjoy this type of work. In addition to gaining Business knowledge you will develop your organisational skills as well as the ability to work to deadlines, and as part of a team. Practical application of your knowledge is an important factor on these courses and you will have the opportunity to conduct research within real business environments. You will also have lots of opportunities to develop the research, team working and presentational skills valued by universities and industry.
What units will I study?
Students must take the following four units:
- The Business Environment
- Business Resources
- Introduction to Marketing
- Business Communicatiom
Students will then take eight specialist units. These will be selected from:
- Business Accounting
- Accounting Systems
- Creative Product Promotion
- Market Research in Business
- Relationship Marketing
- Internet Marketing in Business
- Recruitment and Selection
- Aspects of Employment Law
- Human Resource Management in Business
- Managing a Business Event
- Developing Teams in Business
- Aspects of the Legal System
- Supporting Business Activities
- Understanding Health and Safety
- Business Project Management
- Understanding Retailing
- Fashion Retailing
- Starting a Small Business
What career opportunities are there?
The BTEC qualifications are recognised by most universities and therefore successful completion will enable students to continue their studies in higher education on a business related course. Alternatively students will find that BTEC qualifications are valued by employers and can lead to career opportunities in business specialisms such as Finance, Human Resources, Management or Marketing, as well as other Business-related careers.
…and what else?
There are no exams in these qualifications. There will be a wide variety of visits throughout the two years in order for students to gain an understanding of real businesses and how they operate.
Download Course Description File: Business BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2010-11.pdf