Students on the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business benefit from a robust curriculum developed with the expert collaboration from professional bodies, higher education institutions and reputable businesses. The course will ensure students are equipped with the practical, real world skills enabling progression straight into employment or pursue an apprenticeship, degree or professional course.
Students develop a critical understanding of business behaviour and business environment through investigating and analysing real life businesses.
Some of the topic’s students are taught include leadership, attracting customers, recruiting and nurturing employees, managing finances, measuring business success and developing strategic plans.
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Is this course for you?
This is a course that draws on practical experience and real-life examples to develop your skills as an entrepreneur or leader. The equivalent of three A-Levels, this course will deepen your business knowledge and enable you to focus on a chosen specialisation. The course is structured in such a way that you will receive a complete overview of the fundamentals of business, with core modules covering topics like the business environment, marketing, human resources and finance. You will have the opportunity to tailor your study to fit your own academic or career interests.
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What entry qualifications will you need?
You will need a Grade 4 or above in English or Maths, with a minimum Grade 3 in the other. You will also need at least three other GCSEs at Grade 4. If you do have a Grade 3 in English or Maths, you will re-take this GCSE as part of your study programme.
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How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways such as presentations, workplace assessment, practical demonstration, report writing, group discussion and question and answer tests.
You will create a personal portfolio based upon your coursework which will also be assessed.
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Where can this course take you?
This course can lead you into a career path in a wide variety of business environments, including business start-up and development, project management, digital marketing, human resources, procurement and administration. The skills you will develop will equip you to progress into more senior roles and leadership.
The qualification also provides a well-established route into a variety of higher education courses in this sector, including undergraduate and foundation degrees.
After successfully passing the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, you may wish to consider one the following undergraduate degree courses, all available at London South Bank University (LSBU):
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) International Business Management
BA (Hons) Business Administration
BA (Hons) Business Management with Business Practice
BA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising and Digital Communications
BA (Hons) Business Administration