Level 3 in Business (Extended Diploma)

This qualification is designed for you if you want to continue your education through applied learning and progress to higher education and, ultimately, a career in business. Equivalent in size to three A Levels, it is delivered over two years and provides a strong foundation for a wide range of business-related degree programmes.

You’ll gain experience of both the breadth and depth of business, helping you develop core knowledge and transferable skills valued by universities and employers. If you have a keen interest in business and want to build confidence, analytical ability, and commercial awareness, this course may be right for you.

Course Units:

• Business environments

• Finance

• Marketing

• International business

• Management

100% Theory based qualification. This is a full-time, two-year programme combining taught sessions, independent study, and applied assessment. Learning is designed to reflect real business contexts and support your progression to higher education.

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English.

On successful completion, you can progress to a wide range of business-related degrees, including Business and Management, Business and Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, International Management, Retail Management, and Business Studies. The qualification also supports progression into employment or higher-level training within the business sector.