BTEC Nationals Business (Extended Diploma)
BTEC NATIONALS BUSINESS (EXTENDED DIPLOMA)
The aim of the Pearson BTEC Extended National Diploma is to provide students with a sound, basic business education, suitable for those seeking a range of careers in industry, commerce and public administration and thus enabling them to be more successful when seeking employment. It is a well-regarded qualification for entry to Higher Education and advanced professional studies. Almost all UK universities accept it as entry.
The Extended Diploma offered by the college is the same one offered by all FE colleges in UK. The learning methods utilised, enables students to take an active part in their own learning. Course tutors help to generate motivation and self-reliance, which stimulates interest. We do not focus on developing you as an individual but on assignments to give you every possibility of achieving in fast track mode.
Students will be assessed on their work during the course and through assignments set and marked by their tutors.
It is, above all, a vocational course, designed to develop the skills of students to be able to solve problems, which are likely to arise in daily work. In addition, it enables students to continue their studies since it gives entry to a whole range of recognised UK degree courses. It is also possible to obtain subject for subject exemptions in other diploma and professional qualifications.
To achieve this qualification, learners will need to complete 13 units in total. There are 7 mandatory units, 3 internally assessed and 4 external assessed over two years.
Mandatory: Units Assessed Externally (Exams)
- Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign
- Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance
- Unit 6: Principles of Management
- Unit 7: Business Decision Making
Mandatory: Units Assessed Internally (Coursework)
- Unit 1: Exploring Business
- Unit 4: Managing an Event
- Unit 5: International Business
Optional: Units Assessed Internally (Coursework)
- Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process
- Unit 9: Team Building in Business
- Unit 15: Investigating Retail Business
- Unit 18: Creative Promotion
- Unit 19: Pitching for a New Business
- Unit 27: Work Experience in Business (Supported by Career Ready UK)
3 GCSEs at A* – C (Grade 4-9) PLUS a minimum of grade 4 in English Language and Maths.
MCM will consider alternative qualifications to GCSE’s and for mature students will consider work history as part of the entry requirement process. If you do not meet the above entry requirements please get in touch and we maybe able to help – admissions@minhajcollege.ac.uk.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business will support learners to progress into university, employment or higher level apprenticeships.
Studying business is not just theory but also practical e.g. working in partnership with Career Ready UK and through a host of entrepreneurial initiatives, young people develop their employability skills enabling them to unlock their talent to develop their business ideas, enhance new-found confidence, and boost their academic attainment.
