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Free Level 3 Business Course in Ipswich

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, full-time over two years.

The course covers finance, human resources, marketing, and retail. You'll explore how public and private sector businesses operate at local, national, and international levels. Guest speakers and company visits are included throughout the programme.

You'll need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including maths and English. You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

By studying this programme you will be exposed to both Public and Private Sector businesses where you will have the opportunity to learn about a range of local, national and international organisations which focuses on a range of business departmental functions including; Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Retail and more. This study programme will have a number of guest speakers and company visits included where you will hear from some high profile businesspersons from a variety of sectors/organisations. You can also put the skills you learn to the test by taking part in Global Entrepreneurship Week/Enrichment activities, where you will learn about stocks and shares trading.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how finance functions work within organisations.
  • You'll explore human resources practices and people management.
  • You'll learn the principles of marketing and how businesses promote themselves.
  • You'll examine retail operations and customer-facing business functions.
  • You'll analyse how local, national, and international organisations are structured.
  • You'll hear from guest speakers working across a range of business sectors.
  • You'll visit companies to see business departments in action.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Suffolk New College. The BTEC is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units covering each business function, building a portfolio of work over the two years. Company visits and guest speakers form part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports operations across a range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for businesses.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoicing, budgets, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day running of a business office.
  • Sales executive, manages client accounts and develops new business.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
  • A degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Finance at university.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those focusing on finance.
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