Business Management (60 Credits)
Level 3

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
1. Credit or debit card
2. Bank transfer
3. Interest free instalments
4. Paypal
5. Western Union

1. All course material, including online modules and written assignments
2. Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
3. Dedicated student support
4. Access to an online social learning forum
5. Assignment marking and feedback
6. FREE access to Our Hubs

On completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full BA degree programme from a range of UK universities. Alternatively, students can opt to study our Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and then go on to complete a BA top-up at a range of UK universities.
University of Sunderland – On Campus
BA (Hons) Business and Management (Year 1)
Birmingham City University – On Campus
BA (Hons) Marketing (Professional Practice), duration Full Time 3 years
BA (Hons) Business – progression from Level 3 Diploma in Business, duration Full Time 3 years / Sandwich 4 years
BSc (Hons) Business Accountancy, duration Full Time 3 years / Sandwich 4 years

This course is most suited to individuals who are at least 16 years old, have a high school education and wish to progress onto a degree at university, or the Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management.

An Introduction to Marketing
Marketing is a key business function covering a wide range of activities and employing many people. This module develops the knowledge necessary to understand key concepts of the marketing mix, marketing planning, and marketing research. As an introduction to marketing, it explains the strategic purpose of the marketing function and how it contributes to business success.
An Introduction to the Business Environment
This module will explain different types of businesses and their ownership in an economy. Learners will understand the role of owners and stakeholders in fulfilling the purpose of business. The module will help learners understand how businesses are organised to achieve their targets. This module also explains how the economic, political, legal, and social environments can impact businesses, giving learners an understanding of the range of businesses.
Business Communication
Effective communication is a key area in terms of its contribution to business success. When studying this module, learners will gain a thorough understanding of the types of business information used both internally and externally by organisations and the methods used to communicate information to different audiences. Learners will have the opportunity to develop, analyse, and evaluate a range of methods used to communicate different types of business information. They will also produce and evaluate different types of business communication of their own.
Business Resources
This module will explain how a range of resources, including human, physical, technological, and financial resources, are used and managed within a business. Learners will gain an understanding of how human resources are managed and the employability and personal skills required of personnel in an organisation. The module highlights the importance of managing resources effectively, including human, physical, and technological resources.
Human Resource Management
This module focuses on the most valuable resource of any organisation—its human capital. It provides an overview of key areas within the human resources function. By the end of the module, learners will understand the factors organisations consider when planning human resource management. They will also learn how organisations achieve employee motivation and commitment.
Recruitment and Selection in Business
This module explores how organisations recruit and select staff. Learners will gain knowledge of the processes businesses use during recruitment. They will prepare documents necessary to help select the right person for the job and participate in a selection interview. Learners will also understand the legislation surrounding recruitment and selection and its impact on businesses. This module emphasises the role of the Human Resource department in achieving business objectives and prepares learners for future job interviews or selection panel participation.

The Level 3 Diploma in Business has 6 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The Assignment unit titles that students need to complete for the Level 3 course are:
1. An introduction to marketing
2. An introduction to the business environment
3. Business communication
4. Business resources
5. Human resource management
6. Recruitment and selection in business