Diploma in Business

Overview

Ready to start your business career?

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business is a 60-credit, Ofqual-regulated qualification, equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification. It’s designed for you if you want to progress to a business or management degree but don’t meet the usual entry requirements.

This course will provide you with the fundamental business and academic skills you need to get ahead in your career and beyond.

What You Will Learn

You’ll learn through a flexible mix of remote and face-to-face teaching, so you can study at your own pace with the support of experienced tutors who are here to guide you every step of the way.
You’ll complete 5 essential units that build your core business skills:

Working in Teams (10 credits)

Gain knowledge and understanding of teams and team roles and boost your employability skills.

Market Research (20 credits)

Apply the principles to complete a market research project and develop research skills by applying these to the completion of your market research project.

Business Environment (10 credits)

Understand how organisations operate in different and complex settings.

How Businesses and Organisations Work (10 credits)

Learn about business goals, structures, customer service, and resources.

Business Communication (10 credits)

Develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of communication theory and the importance of effective communication in business.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be over 19 years old (if they are applying through an Advanced Learner Loan).

Applicants must have 5 GCSE or more at grades 4-5 (C), or a Level 2 equivalent.

Mature applicants without formal qualifications require 2 or more years of work experience, a personal statement, English and Maths assessment equivalent to CEFR level B2 (CEFR – The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

After application, there will also be a one-to-one interview session to understand applicants’ motivations to learn.

Initial skills tests are used to help identify gaps and to ensure appropriate learning support can be provided.

Fees & funding

2023/4: £1,987

The course may be fully funded through Advanced Learner Loans or National Skills Funding. To find out if you could be eligible for full funding or a government-funded loan, contact our recruitment team.

Careers and Progression

Our experienced tutors provide personalised one-to-one IAG (Information, Advice, and Guidance) sessions to help you explore and choose the best progression routes tailored to your goals. Whether you want to start your own business, continue with higher education, or enter the workforce, we’ll support you every step of the way.

With the knowledge and skills you gain, you can confidently pursue progression into areas such as administration, IT, accounting, e-marketing, leadership, and human resources, opening doors to a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

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