Level 3 Business

Business is a course designed to develop your practical skills and theoretical understanding of the world of business and complete projects investigating topics such as marketing, financial analysis, website design and retail strategies. By the time you have completed the course you will have a good knowledge of the world of business and a practical skill set that will prepare you for the next stage in your business career.

Course structure

Students will study 18 units, covering a range of topics including accounting, marketing, human resource management and website design.

Content and assessment

Unit 1	Exploring Business -	Coursework
Unit 2	Developing a marketing campaign	Internal examination
Unit 3	Personal and business Finance	External examination
Unit 4	Managing an event	Coursework
Unit 5	International business	Coursework
Unit 6	Principles of management	External examination
Unit 7	Business Decision Making	External examination
Unit 8	Recruitment and selection	Coursework
Unit 11	Final account for PLC	Coursework
Unit 14	Investigating Customer Service	Coursework
Unit 15	Investigating Retail Business	Coursework
Unit 22	Market research	Coursework
Unit 27	Work experience in Business	Coursework

 

Progression

This course is all about preparing you for employment and/or entry to university.

Future careers include accounting, banking, insurance, human resources, marketing and sales. In addition, we will prepare you for starting your own business or perhaps an e-business.