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Level 3 Business Course in Birmingham

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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

BTEC National Diploma in Business in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, full-time over two years.

Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the college for full fee details. The course covers a wide range of business topics, using real companies like Amazon, Apple, Tesco, and McDonald's as case studies. You'll explore how major businesses operate, make decisions, and compete in their markets.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 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 businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll analyse marketing strategies used by well-known companies.
  • You'll examine financial planning and business performance.
  • You'll study human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll investigate how businesses respond to their external environment.
  • You'll develop skills in research, presentation, and business communication.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and case study analysis. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll research and present findings on real businesses, building practical skills alongside your knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day running of a business.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a company.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders, accounts, and customer relationships.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and employee records.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step toward a degree-level qualification.
  • A Business or Management degree at university, which this BTEC is widely accepted for.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
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