• LevelLevel 3
  • FT/PTFT
  • Age group16-18
  • Duration2 years
  • Awarding bodyBTEC

Overview

This technical course is designed to provide a highly specialist, work-related qualification in a range of vocational sectors including finance, marketing and human resources.

This course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to be successful in business. The mandatory units, all of which are fundamental to business success cover the business environment, marketing, international business, and business accounting. You will also have the opportunity to study a range of specialist units, selected to prepare you for work. These include communications, finance, customer service, market research, teamwork, event management and recruitment, ethics and many more.

Course Information

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For more information call Course Information on
01642 333333 or email courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk.

Modules offered may vary.

Modules will include:

  • Business Environment
  • Business Resources
  • Marketing
  • Business Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Communication
  • Financial Accounting
  • Creative Product Promotion
  • Market Research
  • Internet Marketing
  • Recruitment & Selection
  • Managing a Business Event
  • Developing Teams in Business
  • Business Law
  • Health & Safety
  • Business Ethics
  • Business and the Economic Environment
  • International Business

September - June

Entry requirements

Extended Diploma

You must have achieved an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification and/or five GCSEs at grade 4/5 (C) including English or maths.

Diploma:

If you do not achieve a grade 4 (C) in English or maths you will be enrolled onto the L3 Certificate in Business and study GCSE English and maths alongside.

 

This course is assessed through the completion of a portfolio covering 9 assignments, 1 exam and 3 controlled assessments.

University Opportunities:

Past students have progressed to study degrees in business, human resource management, marketing and enterprise, maths, accountancy, business management, hospitality management, airport and airline management.

Career Opportunities:

Career opportunities include financial management, public relations professional, business, research or administrative professional, economist, statistics, accountancy and project management.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be required to pay fees depending on your residency status, educational background and personal circumstances. 

Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students.

Please click the apply now button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form, or you can download a full time course application here and print it out, complete the form and send it to the College. If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on (01642) 333601. Or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on (01642) 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

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Business students will be based within the main College campus, accessing our specialist classrooms to prepare for a career in an office based environment, completing a portfolio of work and gaining experience for progression into a range of business roles such as management, human resources, finance and marketing. 

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Additional Information

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Learning Support

We understand that students may require a little extra help during their studies, which is why our learning support team are on hand to help learners with a learning difficulty or support need achieve their full potential.

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Financial Support

Whatever your age or level of study, we offer a comprehensive financial support service and bursary scheme to help you through your time at Middlesbrough College. From childcare assistance to travel packages, we pride ourselves on giving expert advice and support.

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Travel Information

We are situated in a fantastic location, just a stone’s throw from Middlesbrough town centre. As well as being a matter of minutes from both the train and bus stations, eligible students can also benefit from free travel.

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