Business, Marketing and Finance - Level 3 Extended Diploma

Aimed at School Leavers. This course is relevant to so many students because whatever you do, you will eventually work for a business or organisation, even if it is your own. You will study the key areas of the business world across two years, which include: Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Law and Human Resource Management. You will be involved in hands on projects, such as planning real life business events, completing business reports, delivering presentations, producing exciting marketing campaign materials and re-branding businesses. You will also develop the skills that you will need for university, higher-level apprenticeships and employment. Through guest speakers and the many external visits on offer (including two international trips), this course will allow you to explore the exciting world of business and help you to uncover and develop the skills and attributes needed to be successful in many different business sectors.

Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including English Language and Maths Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about individual entry requirements within the course information on the college website or at your college interview.

You will find a brief summary about the course above in Who is this course for? For full details about the course go to the course information page on our website.

You will learn via a mix of teacher input, individual and group work, research, assignments, and practical work.

You will be informed about any specific equipment, kit or uniform at your interview and enrolment.

Assessment is continuous. You will be marked on both practical and written project work which will provide the evidence on which your grades will be based. Some vocational qualifications also have exams, for more information see the course information on our website.

At Cronton Sixth Form we have award winning advice and guidance and careers support to help you to progress onto your dream career. You can progress onto university, an apprenticeship or employment.