Level 3 Business

Bishop Burton College

York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

National Foundation Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bishop Burton College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course offers exciting opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of business principles and practice. You will develop skills, knowledge and confidence in a range of business environments and management activities, and benefit from engaging with business people and employers.

Course Details

Year 1 units:

Exploring Business
Developing a Marketing Campaign
Personal and Business Finance
Managing an Event
Market Research
Investigating Customer Service

Year 2 units:

Internal Business
Principles of Management
Business Decision Making
Digital Marketing
Creative Promotion
Pitching for a Business
Training and Development

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will learn through a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions, enhanced with guest speakers and trips. Previous students have enjoyed trips to Disneyland Paris, Seville and more.

You will usually be on campus three days per week.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs at grade 4/ C or equivalent, including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2/First Diploma or equivalent. One satisfactory reference is also needed.

Equipment required

Folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments. Stationery including notepad for use in class, pens and pencils. A laptop or tablet will also be useful.

Your next steps...

Following completion of this course, you will be able to progress to degree-level study.

Work in business management, economics, accounting, human resources, marketing, personnel, project management, finance, customer service or retail - or be your own boss through self-employment.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-3-in-Business

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