The Level 3 Business courses cover a range of business subjects. The method of learning is a combination of tutor led sessions and directed student study. This mode of study will suit those individuals who enjoy coursework and project based work and can work well independently. The Foundation Diploma is completed within one year, whereas the Extended Diploma is completed over two years. Both are Level 3 qualifications. Progression from the first year to the second year will be dependent on attaining grades above a pass in most units and an ability to study at the required level independently. The Foundation Diploma is made up of six units and will earn between 24 and 84 UCAS points depending on the grade achieved. The Extended Diploma is made up of thirteen units and earns between 48 and 168 UCAS points depending on the overall grade achieved. The units you will study in Year 1 are likely to include: Core Units: Unit 1 Exploring Business Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance Unit 4 Managing An Event Optional Units: Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection Process Unit 14 Investigating Customer Services Unit 22 Market Research Unit 23 The English Legal System Unit 27 Work Experience in Business All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn. The following units in Year 2 are likely to include: Core Units: Unit 5 International Business Unit 6 Principles of Management Unit 7 Business Decision Making Optional Units: Unit 9 Team Building in Business Unit 10 Recording Financial Transactions Unit 13 Management Accounting Unit 16 Visual Merchandising Unit 17 Digital Marketing Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business
Four GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English Language and maths
A process of continuous assessment involving unit assignments (normally three or four per unit) alongside some external assessments set and marked by Pearson. There are strict deadlines for the completion of these throughout the academic year. Assignments will be assessed both internally and externally in a variety of ways to include: presentations; role play; simulations; observations; exams. There is a bias towards written essays, reports and magazine article style submissions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Main Campus, Booth Lane, Northampton, NN3 3RF |
The Level 3 Business courses cover a range of business subjects. The method of learning is a combination of tutor led sessions and directed student study. This mode of study will suit those individuals who enjoy coursework and project based work and can work well independently. The Foundation Diploma is completed within one year, whereas the Extended Diploma is completed over two years. Both are Level 3 qualifications. Progression from the first year to the second year will be dependent on attaining grades above a pass in most units and an ability to study at the required level independently. The Foundation Diploma is made up of six units and will earn between 24 and 84 UCAS points depending on the grade achieved. The Extended Diploma is made up of thirteen units and earns between 48 and 168 UCAS points depending on the overall grade achieved. The units you will study in Year 1 are likely to include: Core Units: Unit 1 Exploring Business Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance Unit 4 Managing An Event Optional Units: Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection Process Unit 14 Investigating Customer Services Unit 22 Market Research Unit 23 The English Legal System Unit 27 Work Experience in Business All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn. The following units in Year 2 are likely to include: Core Units: Unit 5 International Business Unit 6 Principles of Management Unit 7 Business Decision Making Optional Units: Unit 9 Team Building in Business Unit 10 Recording Financial Transactions Unit 13 Management Accounting Unit 16 Visual Merchandising Unit 17 Digital Marketing Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business
Four GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English Language and maths
A process of continuous assessment involving unit assignments (normally three or four per unit) alongside some external assessments set and marked by Pearson. There are strict deadlines for the completion of these throughout the academic year. Assignments will be assessed both internally and externally in a variety of ways to include: presentations; role play; simulations; observations; exams. There is a bias towards written essays, reports and magazine article style submissions.