The two year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma allows learners to explore all aspects of business enterprise, as well as developing essential industry skills required to run a business. The course provides a forum through which learners can benefit from and interact with business people and entrepreneurs to enable them to put their learning in context and learn from professionals. Students will develop as individuals, giving them the confidence to stand out in the world of work either through self-employment, as an employer, employee or to succeed at university. The completed diploma is the equivalent to 3 A levels.The students will develop a business idea over the two years of this programme. During the first year they are supported to establish themselves and the business concepts and then during the second year they are encouraged to the take the next step to set up their business. This leads up to the final part of their course which involves pitching in front of actual investors.The programme is designed to support learners to develop their business idea whilst also making progress with their maths and English levels.These units are included in year 1 of the course:The innovative entrepreneurBusiness planning and pitchingFinancial planning and implementationLaunching your business visionLeadership and teamworkOperating your businessWorking as an entrepreneurE-marketing and website design.These units are included in year 2 of the course:Monitoring the performance of your businessBusiness in an international contextPlanning the future strategy of your businessMarket research and analysisDevelopment planning for a career in businessE-commerceBusiness project managementRecruitment and selection in businessBusiness markets and the economy Social enterprise.This is an indication of the course content but the content is due to be changed. Any updates will appear on the college web
Name: Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 Qualification title: BTEC Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF) Qualification type: NVQ and relevant components Assessment The assessment approach of this programme allows you to receive feedback on your progress throughout the course as it provides evidence towards the assessment and grading criteria regularly throughout the course. Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of diverse activities including assignment and project work, case studies, workplace assessment, role play and oral presentation. You will have access to Mark book which will allow you to monitor your own personal progress. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20161212 09:18:37 Updated 20161212 09:18:37
Reading materials for this course are available from the college library. You are required to provide your own stationery including plastic wallets, lever-arch files and folders. Smart business wear is essential. Equipment required Reading materials for this course are available from the college library. You are required to provide your own stationery including plastic wallets, lever-arch files and folders. Smart business wear is essential.
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Title: BTEC Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF) Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF) Classification: Business, Administration and Law