Choosing this Course A foundation diploma in Business is the equivalent to one A level and students can achieve a pass, merit, distinction or distinction *; this will prepare them for a career in almost any organisation. Throughout the course students will gain a broad understanding of how businesses function and the activities in which they engage. This will range from how businesses advertise and market products to how they raise and manage their finances. Course Content The foundation diploma will introduce students to a wide range of business fields such as marketing, finance, recruitment and start-up. Over the two years students will complete 4 units which will develop their business skills and knowledge. Students completing their BTEC National Extended certificate in Business will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education. Therefore, this qualification was developed in close collaboration with experts from professional bodies, businesses and universities. Students will study a wide range of business areas and specialisms. Some units are compulsory and some are optional; the units are listed below, these may alter slightly throughout the course. Two of these units are examined externally and the remaining two are examined internally and are coursework based. Year 1 Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign: Synoptic External Assessment Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance: Examination Year 2 Unit 1: Exploring Business Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process: Coursework Career Opportunities Following on from the qualification students may progress into business related careers such as marketing, management, accounting and finance, administration, customer services, IT or sales.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this Course A foundation diploma in Business is the equivalent to one A level and students can achieve a pass, merit, distinction or distinction *; this will prepare them for a career in almost any organisation. Throughout the course students will gain a broad understanding of how businesses function and the activities in which they engage. This will range from how businesses advertise and market products to how they raise and manage their finances. Course Content The foundation diploma will introduce students to a wide range of business fields such as marketing, finance, recruitment and start-up. Over the two years students will complete 4 units which will develop their business skills and knowledge. Students completing their BTEC National Extended certificate in Business will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education. Therefore, this qualification was developed in close collaboration with experts from professional bodies, businesses and universities. Students will study a wide range of business areas and specialisms. Some units are compulsory and some are optional; the units are listed below, these may alter slightly throughout the course. Two of these units are examined externally and the remaining two are examined internally and are coursework based. Year 1 Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign: Synoptic External Assessment Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance: Examination Year 2 Unit 1: Exploring Business Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process: Coursework Career Opportunities Following on from the qualification students may progress into business related careers such as marketing, management, accounting and finance, administration, customer services, IT or sales.
