Useful Information
This is a practical course that will give students the opportunity to complete assignments and activities based on real-life situations linked to a variety of well-known businesses. The course is enhanced by external visits, which provide students with the context for their work. This course is assessed through coursework, which includes presentations, role play and other practical elements, as well as traditional business formats, including an exam. The course aims to provide students with the independent working and communication skills necessary for both employment and further education.
This course is ideal if you have an interest in business and leadership. If you enjoy working with people, or if you would like to develop an activity or passion you already have by setting up a business. This course will prepare you for a wide variety of roles in organisations and give you the skills and insights to pursue a career that makes a difference to yourself and others.
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Course Overview
In the first year, students will plan and execute an event of their choice, involving teamwork and creativity. In the second year, students will participate in 30 hours of work experience in a business environment.
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Course Highlights
The BTEC Level 3 Business Extended Diploma meets the entry requirements for students aiming to progress to higher education courses in business areas or enter employment. It also supports students seeking employment in business or business management roles and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.
Completion of this course allows students to pursue higher education in fields such as Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Human Resources. Many students choose to enter the industry directly after completing this course, applying their newfound business knowledge in ethics, entrepreneurship, and finance.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
The BTEC Level 3 Business Extended Diploma is a course that meets entry requirements for students who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support students who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.
Business students who complete the course can pursue higher education in fields such as Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Human Resources. Many learners also choose to go directly into Industry after completing this course applying their new-found business knowledge and acumen in ethics, entrepreneurship and finance.
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Assessment
This course is assessed through coursework, and students will complete mandatory units. The points achieved on each unit will be combined to form an overall grade.
The exam board for this course is Pearson BTEC
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Entry Requirements
Students wishing to pursue BTEC Level 3 courses should have (or expect to achieve) at least four GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above. For Business, a minimum Grade 4 in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications is required (a Merit or higher at BTEC Level 2 in the same subject is accepted as part of the 4 GCSE passes).
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