BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business
Take the next step in your business studies with the Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business, the natural progression from the National Foundation Diploma. This comprehensive course is designed to build on your existing knowledge and deepen your understanding of business principles. On completion, this course is equivalent to three A-levels, unlocking your pathway to higher education.
Course overview
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how businesses operate, both in the UK and internationally, exploring areas such as management, leadership, human resources and marketing. You’ll develop essential skills in decision-making, research, communication and problem-solving. You will understand the impact of economic, cultural and legal factors. Alongside this, you’ll build practical IT and business planning skills to prepare you for further study or a career in the business world.
Your study programme will consist of:
- Your chosen technical qualification
- GCSE English and maths if you are yet to achieve a grade 4 or above
- Personal Development sessions which focus on developing work-ready skills (such as CV writing), independent life skills (such as money management) and personal, social and professional growth.
- Work experience or industry placement (course dependent)
To find out more about GCSE English and maths, personal development and work experience, take a look at our Employability page.
Learners are required to have passed the BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Business as this course builds on that knowledge. Students can internally progress onto this course in their second year at the college.
What you'll learn
Throughout this course, you will:
- Explore the international context for business operations
- Examine the strategies and approaches used when developing international trade
- Delve into the economic, cultural and external factors that influences how a international business operates
- Learn the key functions of management and leadership within a business and dissect leadership challenges in real-life scenarios
- Build your own leadership skills, improving your communication and problem solving abilities
- Understand how to manage human resources and the influencing factor of motivation and performance on a workforce
- Gain a greater insight in how to manage change for the survival and success of a business
- Develop business plans and understand the structure of a business
- Learn how to make the best decisions through analysis and data evaluation
- Take part in market research and competitor analysis
- Broaden your knowledge on economic, social and market trends
- Understand relevant legislation and how regulations influence business decisions
- Develop your IT skills and create the documents required for business management
This course is assessed through case studies and assessments.
Career Pathways
The qualification carries UCAS points equivalent to 3 A-levels, which can be used to progress into higher education. You could progress onto any of the following courses, but be sure to check out the entry requirements suggested by your chosen higher education provider.
- BA (Hons) in Business and Finance
- BSc (Hons) in Business and Management
- BA (Hons) in Business with Human Resource Management
- BA (Hons) and BSc(Hons) in Business Studies
- BSc (Hons) in International Management
- BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) in Marketing
- BSc (Hons) in Retail Management.
Learners can also progress directly into employment by applying to junior roles in: marketing, administration, finance, financial services, procurement, events management, human resources, and other areas in the business sector!