The qualification is designed to be taken over two years; the first year is the Foundation Diploma, which is equivalent to one and a half A Levels. In the second year the Extended Diploma programme is followed adding another one and a half A Levels. Over two years students will achieve three A level equivalent. The course is assessed by a combination coursework and examinable units. Improving literacy/numeracy skills is a central focus of the course. Students will be assessed in various ways such as; writing articles, creating posters, drawing tables and charts, preparing, reports and presentations. This challenging course should not be underestimated, it is as rigorous as the A level in Business Studies.
You will usually need to have achieved 5 or more GCSE grades 9 – 4 including English Language and Maths.
Equivalent to one and a half A Levels (Three in total). 6 units including: • Unit 5: International Business –internally assessed • Unit 6: Principles of Management –externally assessed • Unit 7: Business Decision Making –externally assessed • Plus three other optional Units
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, LE5 1GA |
The qualification is designed to be taken over two years; the first year is the Foundation Diploma, which is equivalent to one and a half A Levels. In the second year the Extended Diploma programme is followed adding another one and a half A Levels. Over two years students will achieve three A level equivalent. The course is assessed by a combination coursework and examinable units. Improving literacy/numeracy skills is a central focus of the course. Students will be assessed in various ways such as; writing articles, creating posters, drawing tables and charts, preparing, reports and presentations. This challenging course should not be underestimated, it is as rigorous as the A level in Business Studies.
You will usually need to have achieved 5 or more GCSE grades 9 – 4 including English Language and Maths.
Equivalent to one and a half A Levels (Three in total). 6 units including: • Unit 5: International Business –internally assessed • Unit 6: Principles of Management –externally assessed • Unit 7: Business Decision Making –externally assessed • Plus three other optional Units