DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES
The content of Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification is focused on managing communication, business organisations in a global context, people management and finance, as well as an understanding of the research skills and personal development expected of a manager. It includes a broad range of highly relevant business and management subject areas, making it ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private of public sector business. The programme allows learners to acquire knowledge and understanding in a range of topics and to develop key skills they require to work in Business Management roles.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe Level 3 qualifications can be offered to Learners from age 16. Does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications, but Centres are required to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.
QUALIFICATION STRUCTUREThe Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits:
| Unit Ref. No. | Mandatory Units | Credit |
| R/507/6728 | Personal, Professional and Academic Development | 10 |
| A/507/2897 | Using IT for Business | 10 |
| Y/507/2891 | Fundamentals of Business Accounting | 10 |
| D/507/2892 | Introduction to the Business Environment | 10 |
| Optional Units (Choose any TWO) | ||
| H/507/2893 | Customer Service Excellence | 10 |
| K/507/2894 | Managing Business Events | 10 |
| M/507/2895 | Introduction to Marketing | 10 |
| T/507/2896 | Introduction to People Management | 10 |
