BTEC Level 3 Business and Finance

Course overview:

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business is an Applied General qualification suited to post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. It is equivalent in size to three A Levels and has been designed as a full two-year programme. Learners who wish to take this qualification will have successfully completed a Level 2 programme of learning with GCSEs or vocational qualifications. 

The qualification aims to provide a wide-ranging study of the sector. It is primarily designed for learners studying full-time who wish to pursue a career in business, primarily via higher education to access graduate entry employment with businesses, or alternatively through junior business employment.

This qualification gives learners experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training. This includes the opportunity for learners to choose several topics from a selection of options reflecting the progression pathways in business.

The learning programme covers the following content areas:

• Business environments

• Finance

• Marketing

• International business

• Management.

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:

BSc (Hons) in Business and Management  |  BA (Hons) in Business and Finance

Qualification	BTEC in Business – Full Extended Diploma.
Exam Board	Edexcel BTEC
Course Entry Requirements	Grade 5s (including English and Maths)
Duration of qualification	2 years
Timetable hours	20 hours per week
Assessment method	Approximately 33% Exams 67% Internal Assignment
Courses Available	BTEC Level 3
Career Destinations	University – when combined with other qualifications or Employment/apprenticeships
Transferable Skills	Problem-solving, understanding the importance of design, managing a process and the importance of safety in the workplace.