Course information
Business Studies
West Nottinghamshire College - Nottinghamshire
01623627191
Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH
Course summary

This Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Business is the perfect choice for any driven and passionate students who want to further their knowledge of business studies to pursue a career in business or entrepreneurship. Ideal progression for students either coming direct from school or after progressing from a Level 2 business course such as the Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business or GCSE Business. It offers a fascinating insight into how the world of business works and allows you to gain skills and knowledge to help you function in a business environment. The course is equivalent to three A Levels and can help prepare you for careers in the following sectors: administration, sales, retail, finance, human resources or setting up your own business. You will also be given the opportunity to visit businesses to see how they operate and the impact this has on business performance: giving you a real insight into real working business environments. Visits to businesses and the opportunity to meet with key speakers to gain first-hand experience and industry knowledge are a vital part of our course. In addition to your BTEC modules you will have the opportunity to participate in our Learning Companies. These are student enterprise companies, set up and run by you! Improve your problem solving and organisation skills with our event management company, The Eventors. Put your business knowledge and skills to the test in our business consultancy learning company, Strategic Solutions. Or, get stuck into producing merchandised goods with Visionize! These opportunities will help you gain the skills and experience to meet the needs of local and national employers. • Exploring business • Developing a marketing campaign • Personal and business finance • Managing an event.

Entry requirements

• Grade 4 in English and maths, plus three other GCSEs at grade 4. • Or, completion of a Level 2 Business qualification with a merit grade and grade 4 in English and maths. If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is undertaken throughout the course in the form of assignments, presentations and projects.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressDerby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH