OVERVIEW

There are many different career paths for those who wish to work within the business sector. These include management, human resources, finance, marketing and business information management to name but a few, with the opportunity to work both in the UK and internationally.

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics, employers and professional bodies, in order to confirm the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice and to ensure that it supports progression to higher education.

The Extended Diploma is a two-year, full-time course that aims to provide a wide-ranging study of the sector. It meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learners wishing to study this qualification should have already achieved either;

- A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Preferably including English and/or maths. or a Level 2 in Business.

CONTENT | UNITS

Core units:

- Enterprise in the Business World

- Internal Finance for Business

- Principles of Marketing

Specialist units will include:

- Small Business Planning

- Introducing Project Management

- Promoting a Brand

- Financial Planning and Forecasting

- Effective Business Communication

- Principles of Customer Services

Alongside your main programme of study you will also study GCSE in English and Maths if you have not achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above.