BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business (RQF) B3FBUF

Business

Year 1 course RQF Year 1. Students will study the following units:

Unit 1 Exploring Business
Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 4 Managing an Event
Unit 17 Digital Marketing
Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business

Year 2 Course RQF Year 2. Students will study the following units:

General Business Pathway
Entry criteria: Pass or Merit in year 1 plus GCSE English & maths grade 4
Unit 5 International Business
Unit 6 Principles of Management – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 7 Business Decision Making – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 9 Team Building in Business
Unit 16 Visual Merchandising
Unit 28 Branding
Unit 33 Supply Chain Operations

Finance Pathway
Entry criteria: Overall grade Distinction in year 1 plus GCSE English & maths grade 4+
Unit 5 International Business
Unit 6 Principles of Management – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 7 Business Decision Making – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 9 Team Building in Business
Unit 10 Recording Financial Transactions
Unit 11 Final Accounts for Public Limited Companies
Unit 12 Financial Statements for Specific Businesses

Law Pathway
Entry criteria: Overall grade Distinction in year 1 plus GCSE English & maths grade 4+
Unit 5 International Business
Unit 6 Principles of Management – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 7 Business Decision Making – externally set and assessed exam
Unit 09 Team Building in Business
Unit 23 The English Legal System
Unit 25 Aspects of Civil Liability Affecting Business
Unit 26 Aspects of Criminal Law Impacting on Business and Individuals

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Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and maths, or a BTEC Level 2 qualification at Merit (and GSCE English & maths at grade 4)
Who is the course for?

This course is designed for those wishing to gain an insight into the world of business with a broad understanding of areas such as marketing, finance, the business environment and business communication. Get involved in business challenges and take advantage of guest speakers and enrichment activities to enhance your learning.
How is the course assessed?
This course is assessed using a variety of methods:
- Externally set assessments held under controlled conditions
- Externally set assignments
- Internally set assignments
More information

The 1st year of the course is equivalent to 1.5 A levels and the full extended diploma (2 years) is equivalent to 3 A levels.

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Where Next – Job Opportunities

You may gain employment within accounting, law, retail, events management or human resources fields.
Where Next – Further Studies

Progression from the Foundation Diploma year 1 would be onto the Extended
Diploma (year 2), followed by HE courses at Uxbridge College or progress to university.
How to apply

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OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.