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Level 3 Business Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time over two years. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so contact the campus for details.

You'll study real companies including Amazon, Apple, Tesco and McDonald's to understand how businesses operate. The course covers a wide range of business topics, from marketing and finance to operations and management. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths, or a Level 2 qualification.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

Are you a school leaver that is looking for a career in the corporate world of HR, Marketing, Finance, Law, Buying, or Management? Are you looking to own and run your own business or go to University or start an Apprenticeship? Do you want to join as a Graduate Apprenticeship for a Blue Chip Company?This total two-year Level 3 course in Business & Finance is for post-16s offering a valuable alternative to 2 A-Levels, catering to students looking for a more hands-on and practical learning experience. It carries UCAS points and you can progress onto a higher education course at the college, such as a business related HND, University degree, Degree Apprenticeship or Employment.This course is the equivalent of 2-ALevels and combines examination, course work and practical assessments which covers a wide range of business-related areas. You will study and examine major businesses such as Apple, Amazon, Tesco, Coca-Cola, Aldi, JLR, and Banking Sectors, such as Barclays and other businesses you will be familiar with.Whether your goal is to start your own business or a career in a large enterprise, this course offers the practical skills and knowledge, unlocking doors to exciting opportunities in the world of business.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 including English or Maths at Grade 4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how large organisations like Amazon, Apple and Tesco make business decisions.
  • You'll study marketing, including how businesses attract and keep customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and how companies manage money.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations recruit and manage people.
  • You'll investigate business operations and how companies deliver products and services.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis and presenting business information.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and how new businesses are started.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma uses a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. You'll complete assignments throughout the two years, applying your learning to real business scenarios. Some units are assessed through timed written exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in person at Longbridge Campus during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales executive, builds relationships with customers and wins new business.
  • Office manager, oversees administration and operations for a team.
  • Retail manager, leads a team and manages a store's performance.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training and employee records.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a team handling customer queries.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step after this BTEC that takes you closer to degree level.
  • A Business Management degree at university, which this qualification is designed to support entry to.
  • A Level 3 CIPD qualification, if you want to specialise in human resources after completing the course.
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