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Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Leicester – BAJ Leicester Campus

Cost£1,987.00
Duration4 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyATHE
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Leicester. Classes run at BAJ Leicester Campus, blending daytime sessions at the centre with online study. The course runs part-time over 4 months. You'll cover the key themes, skills and issues that underpin business roles, building from core units into a final project that draws everything together. There are 5 units in total, with the last one asking you to apply what you've learned across the first four. Entry requirements vary. Recent school leavers typically need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Mature learners can present relevant work experience instead.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Business is designed to provide opportunities for learners to have initial gateway access to the key themes, issues and skills that underpin most business roles and activity. The qualification aims to give learners new to business a broad, current and integrated introduction to the subject. The qualification has 5 mandatory units and a synoptic structure with learners utilising learning in units 1 4 in a project-based Unit 5

Entry requirements

For learners recently in education the entry profile is likely to include 5 GCSEs at grades 4 and above or equivalent.

Learners must have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments.

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid) with levels of responsibility, participation and/or achievement of relevant professional qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the core themes and concepts that underpin how businesses operate.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business problems and proposing solutions.
  • You'll study the key functions of a business, including finance, marketing and operations.
  • You'll complete a synoptic project that integrates learning from across the qualification.
  • You'll build the ability to research, plan and present business ideas clearly.

How you will learn

The course uses a blended format. You'll attend daytime classes at BAJ Leicester Campus and complete study online between sessions. Assessment is through unit assignments across the first four units, followed by a project-based Unit 5 where you apply your learning from the whole qualification. There are no exams. Your work is submitted as written assignments.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, handling day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Sales coordinator, supporting a sales team with planning and administration.
  • Marketing assistant, helping to plan and deliver campaigns.
  • Office manager, overseeing the running of a business office.
  • Customer service team leader, managing a small team in a service environment.
  • Accounts assistant, supporting financial administration in a business.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into business management or move toward degree-level study.
  • Level 3 qualifications in specialist areas such as accounting (AAT), marketing, or human resources, if you want to focus on a specific business function.
  • Some universities accept this Level 3 Diploma as part of an application for a business-related degree.
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