ODL36 Business Studies Diploma

Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

The Business Studies course has been designed to provide students with an understanding of how businesses work

Course Description

Business Studies Diploma

This Quality Assured Level 3 Professional Diploma course has been designed to provide students with an understanding of how businesses work; how the world around them affects decision-making within a business; what leads to change and how businesses respond to these issues; and the range of perspectives that can be taken on business activities.

It also helps develop a range of important and transferable skills: data skills; presenting arguments and making recommendations on the basis of the available evidence; and problem solving.

Students will study a broad variety of business related topics ranging from finance to operations management to provide them with a sound understanding of the subject. This course is ideal for those hoping to study a business related course at higher or further education.

All of the modules have references to the textbook (non compulsory) and selected websites. At the end of each lesson is a set of self assessed examination preparation questions to help prepare for the final examination. After studying the module you should be able to answer these questions. If you struggle with any of them, go back and re-read the relevant section.

Materials can be studied online or students have the option to print the documents once, there is also the option to have the materials delivered for an additional charge.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge required

Support

This coruse offers full months tutor support. Tutors are available to answer student questions relating to course materials and to comment on the assignments that are sent in to state how well students have understood the unit content.

Assessment

Final online multiple choice examination counts for 100% of the final grade.  Throughout the course there are ten SAPs (coursework) and a thesis.  The course clearly states that this is not mandatory to complete as it has no bearing on the final grade.  We do suggest that students complete these as this will not only assist them in examination preparation but also will give the student the skill set should they wish to continue their studies (continuous professional development) at a higher level.

Modules

• Module One - Starting a Business
• Module Two - Financial Planning
• Module Three - Finance
• Module Four - People in Business
• Module Five - Operations Management
• Module Six - Marketing and the Competitive Market
• Module Seven - Marketing Strategies and Operations Management
• Module Eight - Human Strategies, Financial Strategies and Accounts
• Module Nine - The Business Environment
• Module Ten - Managing Change

Awarding Body

This Level 3 Diploma in Diploma in Business Studies is Quality Assured by OLQA. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive certification awarded by Oxford College. The qualification does not carry UCAS points but is recognised by employers and some universities as a level 3 qualification. For entry into university students will need to check the relevant university’s entry requirements to see if they will accept a Level 3 Diploma in place of A Levels / UCAS points.

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