Business (Extended Diploma)

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma

Exam Board

Pearson

Entry Requirements

Standard BTEC entry requirement. APS 4.1, Grade 4 in English and Grade 4 in Maths

Course Overview

Businesses create wealth for individuals and the country. In 2022 61% of UK employment was due to small and medium enterprises. This course has been designed to cover a broad range of fields, be knowledge based with practical elements which will allow progression to employment, a higher apprenticeship or university.

This course is ideal for students who are passionate about business and are either planning on starting up their own business or pursuing a career in business. It is a subject that requires students to learn theories, apply them to real businesses through their research, and assess their effectiveness. Through the use of real-life business scenarios, you will develop an awareness of the business world, and be able to analyse the steps needed to be taken to be successful in the industry. You will develop your skills of independent learning, team work, research, problem solving, communication and organisation.

The extended Diploma is a two year, full time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector. This course is the equivalent in size to 3 A Levels.

The course covers 7 mandatory units in:

Exploring Business
Developing a Marketing Campaign
Personal and Business Finance
Managing an Event
International Business
Principles of Management
Business Decision Making

There are then 6 optional units that will be selected from:

Recruitment and Selection Process
Team Building in Business
Recording Financial Transactions
Final Accounts for Public Limited Companies
Financial Statements for Specific Businesses
Cost and management Accounting
Investigating Customer Service
Investigating Retail Business
Visual Merchandising
Digital Marketing
Creative Promotion
Pitching for New Business
Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility
Training and Development
Market Research
The English Legal System
Employment Law
Aspects of Civil Liability Affecting Business
Aspects of Criminal Law Impacting on Business and Individuals
Work Experience in Business
Branding
Relationship Marketing
Legal Principles and Professional Ethics in Financial Services
Effective Management of Personal Debt
Busing for Business
Supply Chain Operations
Investment Opportunities and Financial Planning
Insurance Principles and Policies

Assessment Methods

Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector.

There are both external and internal assessments:

External assessed units:

Developing a Marketing Campaign. A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions.
Personal and Business Finance. 2 hour written examination set by Pearson.
Principles of Management. A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions.
Business Decision Making. A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions.

Internal assessed units:

Exploring Business
Managing an Event
International Business

and all optional units.

QE6 Extras / Co-Curriculum Opportunities

Business experience - Working in industry

Progression

Many Business students progress to careers in finance, sales, human resource management and marketing. It is also excellent for a range of management roles in the private or public sectors.