• A clear pathway to your future in business and finance.

  • Access to Higher Education:

    Diploma in Business Studies

    Level 3 Diploma

    Overview

    This is an intensive yet rewarding course which is intended to provide a qualification equivalent to three A-levels, recognised by universities as sufficient for entry to business and finance related degree courses such as accountancy, actuarial science, banking and finance, business administration, economics, financial services, insurance and international trade.

     

    Throughout the course, you will delve into an array of units that can prepare you for the business and finance career you want to work towards. From financial accounting and business financing to economics and financial markets. With a broad scope, you can use this knowledge to progress into a specified area of study in business and finance.

     

    You will also be developing a wide range of academic study skills on the course, from essay writing to using ICT, leading you towards the Independent Academic Study unit, where you will have the chance to experience what producing a dissertation will be like, once you move onto university.

    Course Content

    • Business Communication
    • Business Financial Accounting
    • Developing a Business Plan
    • Managing Human Resources for Business
    • Marketing Principles and Implications for Business
    • The Nature and Context of Business
    • Business Recruitment and Retention
    • Financial Planning in Business
    • IT Business Solutions
    • IT Systems Security
    • Contract Law
    • Independent Academic Study (Business Studies)
    • Giving a presentation to an audience
    • Skills for study: Essay writing
    • Skills for study: Research
    • Skills for study: Writing
    • Understanding Maths

    Entry Requirements

    • You must be at least 18 years old (17 years old if study 100% online).
    • You must have a Level 2 in Maths and English [GCSE at grade 4 (GCSE Grade C) or above]
    • If your first language is not English you will need an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher.

    Duration

    • Full-time in Reading, UK: 6 months
    • Full-time Online: 9 months
    • Part-time online: 18-24 months
    • Hybrid: 3 months online + 6 months in Reading, UK

    Important Note

    To obtain the full Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business Studies, students must complete at least 50% of the course within the UK or provide a valid UK address as required by QAA. Students who are unable to travel to the UK or wish to complete the entire course outslide of the UK will receive Level 3 Diploma in Business Management upon successful completion of the programme. The Level 3 Diploma is validated by Open College Network South East Region (trading as Laser Learning Awards).

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