Course duration

Two year programme

Overview

This diploma course aims to provide you with the in-depth knowledge of the business environment to gain employment in areas such as finance, public administration, or any other business organisation. It can also be used as an entry qualification to higher levels of study such as Higher National Diploma or degree courses.

Entry requirements for this course

• Four recent GCSEs at grade 'C' or above including Mathematics and English Language or;
• High School certificate (or equivalent qualifications) or;
• A First Diploma in Business
• You should be a minimum of 16 years old

You will also be required to pass a college entry test in English andto attend an interview.

What you will be studying

• Exploring Business Activity
• Investigating Business Resources
• Introduction to Marketing
• Effective People, Communication and Information
• Understanding Financial Accounting
• Introducing Management Accounting
• An Introduction to Marketing Research
• Investigating Recruitment & Selection
• Understanding Aspects of Employment Law
• Human Resources Management in Business
• Exploring Team Development
• Aspects of Contract and Business Law
• Managing Business Information
• Introduction to the Internet and e-Business
• Understanding Health & Safety in the Workplace
• Starting a Small Business
• Exploring Business & the Economic Environment
• Investigating International Business

Completion of the total required number of units will entitle you to a BTEC National Diploma. The above combination of units may, however, be subject to change.