Business Studies
Activate Learning - Oxfordshire
08006126008
Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SA
Course summary

In the Business Level 3 Extended Diploma you will learn about the structure of business organisations and the processes involved in planning, setting up and running a business venture, such as: management and human resources, finance, marketing, basic economics and ethics, and the importance of innovation and creativity in business. An industry placement is incorporated into the framework of the course, which will give you the opportunity to apply knowledge learnt in the classroom to real-life working scenarios. Initially, in year one you will study for a Subsidiary Diploma. Successful students will be invited to study for the Extended Diploma, which they will complete in year two of the course. The course gives you highly transferable skills and provides excellent preparation for progression to career opportunities in finance, human resources, marketing and management, or for entry to higher education. The Business Level 3 Extended Diploma has core/mandatory units and optional units. The core units you cover are: - The business environment - Business resources - Introduction to marketing - Business communication In addition to these, you take 12 optional units from a range which includes: - Creative product promotion - Business accounting - Internet marketing - Human resource management - Developing teamwork - International business environment - Starting a small business - Health and safety - Event management - Supporting business projects - Recruitment and selection This course develops and enhances your professionalism in a business context. It develops personal skills alongside knowledge acquisition and its practical application. You will learn about the legal forms of business ownership, financial accounting, business documentation, communication in businesses, the structure interpretation and use of financial documents, and how they are used in a business environment.

Entry requirements

You need to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language and Maths at grade 5

How you'll be assessed

You will learn via team activities, visits to local businesses, entrepreneur competitions at university, visits to SAID Business School, research tasks, presentations, volunteering opportunities, discussions, and debates. You will benefit from workshop facilities in a computer suite with computers that enable you to complete your course assessments. There are also open-access computer resources in the library. The course will develop your employability through the day-to-day course activities, such as team working, and group and individual activities. This will also assist in improving your English, maths, and ICT skills. This will also help you to complete your coursework and prepare you for further independent study or employment. You will also learn how to become a more independent learner as the course will develop your analytical and critical thinking skills as well as teamwork and leadership skills. Activities range from academic case study work to developing practical business skills and work experience. There is also a variety of business-related excursions and a residential trip during the course of your studies. This BTEC course is a practical work and business-related course. All units are assessed through written and oral assignments. There are two exams each year. You’ll primarily ‘learn by doing’, i.e. completing projects and assignments based on real businesses in the area.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SA