National Foundation Diploma in Business – Level 3
You will gain a broad understanding of different areas of business on this course. It represents your first step towards a nationally recognised qualification at an advanced level, accelerating your career progress and opening doors to higher education opportunities.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
You will gain a broad understanding of different areas of business on this course. It represents your first step towards a nationally recognised qualification at an advanced level, accelerating your career progress and opening doors to higher education opportunities.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have at least five GCSEs, of which one must be English or Maths at a minimum of grade 4 or above. We can also discuss alternative Level 3 qualifications in Business.
Alternatively, a BTEC First Diploma/Extended First Diploma at Merit or Distinction grade will be accepted but this must be accompanied by grade 4 or above in both GCSE English and Maths. You may be required to undertake a full screening at the College to help us identify which level of study is most appropriate for you.
What will you learn?
You will study six units in Year 1 and a further seven units if you progress to Year 2. We can also discuss an alternative Level 3 route within this qualification (please speak to staff).
A range of units is covered that may include:
- Exploring Business
- Developing a Marketing Campaign
- Personal and Business Finance
- Managing an Event
- International Business
- Principles of Management
- Business Decision Making
- Recruitment and Selection
- Investigating Customer Services
- Employment Law
- Training and Development
- Market Research
- Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility
How will you learn?
This course will be taught on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
Students are strongly advised to purchase a copy of the text book and exam revision books.
You may be required to make a contribution to the enrichment activities undertaken in support of the course delivery, including exciting trips to businesses.
How will you be assessed?
This Business BTEC is assessed through assignments, tasks and written exams. The assessment methods for assignments include presentations, posters, video blogs/presentations, observations and various research projects.
Where next?
The second year of this programme is the BTEC National Extended Diploma and that is the natural progression route, after which you could then advance to a Higher Education Business programme with Derby College Group by studying the Foundation Degree in Business and Management.
You could also consider going to university to gain a degree in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Law, Accountancy/Finance or Business Studies/Business Management, to name but a few subjects. Another option could be a Business, Customer Service or Team Leading apprenticeship. Derby College Group can help you find the right opportunity.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
Information for Employers
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Importers and Exporters
£28376
Legal Associate Professionals
£26539
Protective Service Associate Professionals
£38799
Records Clerks and Assistants
£21620
Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)
£43424
Local Government Administrative Occupations
£20738
Leisure and Sports Managers and Proprietors
£31252
£0
Property, Housing and Estate Managers
£33487
Taxation Experts
£31105
£0
Human Resource Managers and Directors
£42148
Functional Managers and Directors
£50254
Production Managers and Directors in Manufacturing
£44040
£0
£0
Project Support Officers
£28930
£0
Other Administrative Occupations
£18258
£0
Marketing, Sales, and Advertising Directors
£65613
£0
Market and Street Traders and Assistants
£24431
Managers and Proprietors in Agriculture and Horticulture
£32597
Sales Administrators
£23495
Telephone Salespersons
£23592
Finance Officers
£24517
Debt, Rent and Other Cash Collectors
£23842
£0
Sales Related Occupations
£25983
£0
£0
Financial and Accounting Technicians
£40979
£0
Archivists, Conservators and Curators
£20224
£0
DCG Success Stories
Kyle Traynor
BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma helps Kyle is prepared for business degree
I highly recommend my level 3 course. It covers so much including finance, tax, human resources and the English legal system in relation to consumer protection and workplace rights. I also enjoyed doing the unit on the principles of management and leadership theory which looks at what makes a good manager. The personal finance unit was good too as it looks at what I’d need to study to become a financial adviser. It covers ISAs and other savings plans, budgeting, cost cutting and financial planning.
Ashley Grell
DCG business lecturers provide “great support and quality teaching”
At Derby College we had regular one-to-ones with our lecturers. They were always there to help us and see if we were ok. I think it really helps you stay motivated when teachers guide you in your learning. Derby College teachers are equipped with the skills and acumen needed to teach other students, and the College should definitely be recommended more.
Libbi Myers
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So many of the business skills I use every day were acquired on my course at Derby College. I learned so much about marketing and finance, and taking the course also gave me the confidence to start a business.
Alison Biskup
Derby College “really good” for mortgages administrator Alison
Derby College is really good for me. At school I was always encouraged to go to university but it's not something I wanted to do. Really, I just wanted to go out and earn my own living and Derby College has helped me do that. Once I've completed my college courses, I'd like to do my industry CeMAP exams. I'd love to be a broker – either that or become amazing in administration and be somebody who knows all about mortgages.
Aaron Curd
Business BTEC helps Aaron onto the property career ladder
The course opened up lots of different routes I could have taken, and lots of different topics, like human resources, marketing, law and setting up your own business. I did work experience at Hannells and they offered me a job at the end of August. My studies help with my work, particularly in marketing and customer services. I'm enjoying every day – it's a career. The course narrowed down what I wanted to do and set me up for my job.
Luke Wilkins
Derby College diploma equips Luke for business degree
I really liked the structure of my business diploma. The course covered everything from finance to marketing and equipped me well to study business at university. Taking business at A level would have given me a snapshot but not the bigger picture. I liked my tutors too and am still in touch with a few of them. I really do owe a lot my success to my time at Derby College.
Course Information Last Updated On: September 25, 2024 11:50 am
