Year 1 course RQF Year 1. Students will study the following units:
- Unit 1 Exploring Business
- Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 4 Managing an Event
- Unit 17 Digital Marketing
- Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business
Year 2 Course RQF Year 2. Students will study the following units:
General Business Pathway
Entry criteria: Pass or Merit in year 1 plus GCSE English & maths grade 4
- Unit 5 International Business
- Unit 6 Principles of Management – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 7 Business Decision Making – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 9 Team Building in Business
- Unit 16 Visual Merchandising
- Unit 28 Branding
- Unit 33 Supply Chain Operations
Finance Pathway
Entry criteria: Overall grade Distinction in year 1 plus GCSE English & maths grade 4+
- Unit 5 International Business
- Unit 6 Principles of Management – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 7 Business Decision Making – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 9 Team Building in Business
- Unit 10 Recording Financial Transactions
- Unit 11 Final Accounts for Public Limited Companies
- Unit 12 Financial Statements for Specific Businesses
Law Pathway
Entry criteria: Overall grade Distinction in year 1 plus GCSE English & maths grade 4+
- Unit 5 International Business
- Unit 6 Principles of Management – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 7 Business Decision Making – externally set and assessed exam
- Unit 09 Team Building in Business
- Unit 23 The English Legal System
- Unit 25 Aspects of Civil Liability Affecting Business
- Unit 26 Aspects of Criminal Law Impacting on Business and Individuals
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Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A - C) including both English & maths, or a relevant Level 2 Extended Certificate qualification at merit or above with English and Maths GCSE grade 9-4 (grade A - C).
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Who is the course for?
This course is designed for those wishing to gain an insight into the world of business with a broad understanding of areas such as marketing, finance, the business environment and business communication. Get involved in business challenges and take advantage of guest speakers and enrichment activities to enhance your learning.
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How is the course assessed?
This course is assessed using a variety of methods:
- Externally set assessments held under controlled conditions
- Externally set assignments
- Internally set assignments
- Externally set assessments held under controlled conditions
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More information
The 1st year of the course is equivalent to 1.5 A levels and the full extended diploma (2 years) is equivalent to 3 A levels.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
You may gain employment within accounting, law, retail, events management or human resources fields.
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Where Next – Further Studies
Progression from the Foundation Diploma year 1 would be onto the Extended
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
