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Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Looking to make your mark in the world of business? This International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) provides you a comprehensive introduction to the world of industry, trade and commerce. 
It will prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need to enter the workplace, or to continue your studies on a higher education course such as a Higher National Diploma (HND). 

Course overview

On the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business course, you will develop fundamental skills and competencies in key areas of business. The course is very hands-on, and you will benefit from the workplace experience of your dedicated and qualified lecturers.

The skills you will develop on this Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business include work-ready skills such as teamwork, technology, communication, research and analysis. You will be workplace-ready, as these are the fundamental skills t all businesses look for in candidates.

Working on projects and assignments in teams, pairs and alone, you will develop your ability to understand, reflect and analyse. You will also gain team-working and leadership skills during this process.

You will also acquire specialist skills in many different business areas. You will get an insight into the day-to-day operations of such teams as marketing, finance, customer service and human resources. You will also consider the theories behind the work of these teams, and their impact on businesses of all sizes and sectors.

By the end of your studies in the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, you will have a clear idea of where you intend to take your career and what your next steps will be. You will be ready to join the workforce or take on the challenge of level 4 or 5 qualifications such as an HND, leading to even more career opportunities.

Intakes -
Duration -
Mode of Delivery Weekdays
Awarding Institution Pearson
Awarded Qualification -
Level 3
MQRIC Accredited Status -
Locations Riyadh 
Fees 40,000 SAR

What will you achieve?

With the hands-on, practical approach to learning on this Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, you will graduate with more than just a qualification. You will have gained specific specialist knowledge alongside key workplace skills such as teamwork, research and analysis, flexibility and working cooperatively with others. 

Career opportunities

The business world needs qualified people with a solid understanding of general business knowledge and skills.

Recruiters across all industries and sectors – including those at private firms, multi-national companies and government agencies – are all looking for people with the type of specialist skills you will acquire on the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

From teamwork to meeting skills and from research to presentation skills, you will graduate from this business diploma with a range of new strengths that you can apply to any working environment.

You will be ready to start your career in a range of business areas – or to continue your studies with an HND or even a bachelor’s degree.

Minimum unit values: 60 Unit.

Unit 1: Exploring Business

Unit 2: Research and Plan a Marketing Campaign

Unit 3: Business Finance

Unit 4: Managing an Event

Unit 5: Principles of Management

Unit 6: Business Decision Making

Unit 7: International Business

Unit 8: Human Resources

Unit 9: Team Building in Business

Unit 10: Training and Development

Unit 11: Digital Marketing

Unit 12: Creative Promotion

Unit 13: Relationship Marketing

Unit 14: Business Ethics

Unit 15: Career Planning

Assessments for this programme are undertaken in various forms and are used to evaluate the units delivered each semester. These include:

  • Presentations
  • Written assignments
  • Case study analysis
  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Report writing

You will be required to work independently to complete research, homework tasks and group activities. Self-study is vital to your success on this course, and lecturers will provide guidance on how best to manage your learning throughout the study period.

In addition to these assessment methods, students are also required to take a Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) multiple choice questions (MCQ) examination at the end of each semester.

Academic Requirements

Academic entry requirements vary from country to country. For academic requirements by country, contact us.

English requirements

To study at GBS, you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard required. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, Please see the following page for more details - English Requirements

If you would like to improve your English before joining your course, please contact our colleagues at English Path Dubai. They have a range of English courses that suit all needs and levels.

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