Course Overview
This course really focuses on the vocational aspects of Business so you will find a lot of teaching is based on case studies, application to a variety of different businesses, visiting speakers, role plays and visits to industry. You need to ensure that you are prepared to follow through the course for the entire two years. This will result in achieving the relevant A Level equivalent qualification upon successful completion of the course at the end of Year 2.
Foundation Diploma in Business: Single Award:
You must complete 5 units over the two years (3 mandatory (M) and 2 optional (O) units)
- - The business environment (M)
- - Accounting Concepts (O)
- - Working in business (M)
- - Principles of project management
- - Business decisions (O)
- - International business
- - Customer and communication (M)
- - Responsible business practices
- - Marketing and market research (O)
- - Introduction to human resources (O)
Foundation Diploma in Business: Double Award:
You must complete all 10 units over the two years (7 mandatory (M) and 3 optional (O) units)
- - The business environment (M)
- - Accounting Concepts (O)
- - Working in business (M)
- - Principles of project management (M)
- - Business decisions (M)
- - Management accounting (O)
- - Customer and communication (M)
- - Financial accounting (O)
- - Change Management (M)
- - Delivering a business project (M)
Entry Requirements
Entry Criteria:
All students studying a Vocational Level 3 course should have at least five GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) in academic subjects, including English Language or English Literature at grade 4 (grade C ) and Maths at grade 4 (grade C).
Special Entry Requirements:
Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
English 4
Maths 4
Business Studies 4
Assessment Information
Foundation Diploma in Business: Single Award:
You must complete 5 units over the two years
| The business environment | Working in business |
| Business decisions | Customer and communication |
| Marketing and market research | Introduction to human resources |
| Accounting concepts | Principles of project management |
| International business | Responsible business |
| Business events | Being entrepreneurial - Evaluating viable opportunities |
Foundation Diploma in Business: Double Award:
You must complete all 8 units over the two years
| The business environment | Working in business |
| Business decisions | Customer and communication |
| Accounting concepts | Principles of project management |
| Responsible business practices | Business Events |
Work experience placement
Alongside their studies all students will be supported to help find a suitable work experience placement related to a career in an industry they are interested in e.g. retail, sales and small businesses.
Progression Route
This pathway is particularly suitable for students who wish to pursue careers in various private sector industries: retail, banking, leisure and sales.
This qualification will also give pupils some background knowledge should they wish to set up their own business. Giving them the skills and knowledge to become budding entrepreneurs.
