Business Level 3

Course code

Y817

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years to achieve the full qualification

Intake

September only

Ideal for all budding entrepreneurs, our industry-led Business courses provide the opportunity to study all the different aspects of business, as well as improve your employability skills.

You will develop exceptional organisational and time management skills in order to meet regular coursework deadlines, communication skills to help you work in teams as well as complete independent research, and study skills that will be essential for higher education or the workplace.

You will have the opportunity to take part in fundraising events, entrepreneurial events, sport and fitness activities, course related study visits and careers events.

The topics studied on this course are:

Business environment (Exam)
Working in business (Exam)
Business decisions (Exam)
Customers and communication
Marketing and market research
Human Resources
Economics for business
Accounting concepts
Change management
Principles of project management
Responsible business practices
International business
Delivering a business project
Plus two further subjects

40% of the units are externally assessed (exams). The other 60% are internally assessed coursework made up of written assignments, role play/group work, presentations and discussions.

Future career opportunities may include:

Purchasing Manager
Marketing Professional
Business Owner
Manager
Entrepreneur

There may be additional costs for coursework study visits.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 3 Business: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including Maths and English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in Maths & English Language and a Merit on the Level 2 Business Course.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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