Business L3 options available Accounting Enterprise Law or Marketing Hillsborough

Start Date
Level
3
Course Course
P00100
Area
Business
Campus
Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, this 2 year course is specifically designed to give you a sound knowledge and understanding of the key areas of business and aims to provide students with the first step towards their professional career. In the first year you will study modules covering the key aspects of business, which will enable you to develop a broad understanding of the business sector and experience each of the specialist areas. In the second year you will choose a specific pathway in which you will focus on one specialism. You can choose to specialise in one of the following areas: Business and Accounting, Business and Enterprise, Business and Law or Business and Marketing. Course enrichment opportunities include visits to local and national businesses, as well as the opportunity to travel to EuroDisney in Paris for the Business Live conference.

Key Units

Year 1

Mandatory

  • Exploring Business (15 credits)
  • Developing a Marketing Campaign (15 credits)
  • Personal & Business Finance (20 credits)
  • Managing an Event (15 credits)

Optional

  • International Business (15 credits)
  • Employment Law (10 credits)

Year 2

In your second year you will choose a specialist pathway (Accounting, Law or Marketing) and study modules specific to your specialism. 

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grades A* - C/grade 4 or above (or acceptable alternatives), including English Language and Maths.

Assessment

You will largely be assessed through coursework, however some units do include controlled assignments under exam conditions. 

Where does this Lead

The combination of a broad-based first year, combined with the specialist knowledge you will acquire in your second year means that this course will give you a wide variety of options for further study.

You may wish to take further steps towards becoming a chartered professional in your chosen specialism, which you can do at The Sheffield College. We offer the various qualifications under the following professional bodies (please click on the links below for further details of the relevant courses we offer):
Many students also choose to develop their knowledge of business or undertake further specialist study at university level. This course could lead to studying for a degree (Foundation or Bachelors) in any of the following areas:
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Business and Marketing/Enterprise Management/Financial Management
  • IT/Computing
  • Marketing
  • Law

Future Opportunities

There are a wide variety of employment opportunities open to students who successfully complete the Extended Diploma.


Students could enter employment in various areas of business such as:

  • Accounts and Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Local Government
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Retailing

Past successful students have entered into trainee programmes with leading national businesses such as Marks and Spencer and B Braun.

Tell Me More

Will this course suit me?

To be successful on this course you will need a positive attitude, a lively and enquiring mind, a willingness to explore new ideas and a keen interest in business.


Staff Expertise

You will learn from experienced, specialist and enthusiastic business teachers with a range of academic and business backgrounds. Business Advisers at the college can also give support and advice to students who would like to develop or expand on their own business enterprise idea.

Facilities
You will have access to excellent IT facilities and learning resources, including the college intranet, which can be used to access learning resources when not in college. 


UCAS Points

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business is accepted for entry to university and carries UCAS Tariff points equivalent to 3 A Levels. Please check the UCAS website for more details. 


Extra Costs

Additional costs may include paying for printing costs if you want to print your assignments off at college.


You will also be expected to contribute towards the cost of any study trips and visits.


You may be entitled to help with the cost of these and anything else you need to buy for your course from the college's Student Support Fund.

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