Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business FT – September 2023
| Funding information: | Free For Eligible 16-18 year olds and First Full L3 for 19-23 year olds. Adult Learner Loans available, course costs apply. |
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| Duration: | 2 years |
| Attendance: | Full-time Provision |
Course Overview
From major corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sole traders, business provides a vital contribution to communities. It creates income, provides wealth and leads innovation and creativity across all sectors.
With this qualification you will learn about a range of organisations, jobs and subjects that are relevant to the world of business today, whether you want to go on to further study, employment or set up your own business.
Course Content
Year 1 – Foundation Diploma Units include:
- The Business Environment
- Working in Business
- Business Decisions
- Customers and Communication
- Accounting Concepts
- Principles of Project Management
- Responsible Business Practices
- Business Events
Year 2 – Extended Diploma Units include:
- Marketing and Market Research
- Marketing Campaigns
- Human Resources
- Economics for Business
- Change Management
- International Business
- Delivering a Business Projects
Entry Requirements
You will need at least 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/4 or above, including maths and English.
Assessment Methods
- written assignments
- practical assignments
- presentations
- role-play
- running events
Progression
Upon completion of this qualification you can progress either onto Business Access to HE, HNC/HND Business (at Chesterfield College) or a Higher Apprenticeship. Alternatively you can gain employment or start your own business.
Case Study
Max Osei Bonsu
Chesterfield CollegeLevel 3 Diploma in Business
“I first decided to come to Chesterfield College because it was the only college in the area that allowed me to study English and maths alongside a business course. I’ve always had a thing for business so I wanted to pursue it at a higher level. At college we have great work experience opportunities; I’ve been able to go on work placement at Citizens Advice which has been really useful for my long term career goal of working in law. We also have guest speakers who come in to college to speak to us about their business, which has been great because we’ve been able to get an insight into how a real business operates and also get tips for when we go into business ourselves. I have found it difficult at times juggling English and maths while also studying a business course but my tutors have been incredibly supportive of me and helped with my work load. I’ve really enjoyed the environment at college; the equipment here is great which just makes learning so much easier. To anyone thinking about studying at college, I would say to give it a shot; there are so many opportunities and great people here, you won’t regret it. I’m now really excited to go to the University of Bedfordshire to study law this September.”