International Diploma in Business (Level 2)
Interested in finding out more about the world of business? Want to take the first steps in your business career? This International Diploma in Business (Level 2) gives you an introduction to modern business and the basic skills and knowledge needed for the workplace. You'll also be ready to continue your studies with a level 3 extended diploma in business from GBS Dubai.
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Course Overview
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business course is a practical course, delivered by our academic team who are all experts in their fields.
This International Diploma in Business (Level 2) helps you gain a basic overview of key areas in business and enterprise. You will discover more about the different roles, teams and departments that make up a company - and be able to decide in which direction you would like your career to go.
Through a mix of individual and teamwork, you'll find out more about how a company is structured, with an insight into human resources, finance, customer services and marketing. The projects and assignments on this business course are structured to be both practical and authentic, and you'll be able to draw on your lectruers' industry experience as you progress.
You'll develop primary work-ready skills such as team-work, technology, and communication. You'll also start to build a base of essential skills that will prepare you for entry-level employment at all sizes and types of organizations.
What will you achieve?
This International Diploma in Business (Level 2) from GBS is a hands-on, practical course aimed at providing you with an introduction to key business topics such as the purpose of business, online business, customer services and book-keeping. You'll also start to develop key workplace skills such as effective teamwork, communication, and working cooperatively with others.
Career opportunities
People with essential business skills are in demand across all industries and sectors as employers seek to fill entry-level positions in customer services, human resources, marketing and finance.
From teamwork to meeting skills and communication skills, you will graduate from this International Diploma in Business (Level 2) with a range of new strengths that you'll be able to take forward into a range of business environments.
Minimum unit values: 60
Unit 1: Business Purposes
Unit 2: Business Organisations
Unit 3: Financial Forecasting for Business
Unit 4: Marketing Plan
Unit 5: People in Organisations
Unit 6: Starting a Small Business
Unit 7: Working in Teams
Unit 8: Promoting and Branding in Retail Business
Unit 9: Customer Relations in Business
Unit 10: Business Online
Unit 11: Running a Small Business
There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
- presentation
- writing an assignment
- analysing a case study
- completing a portfolio of evidence
- writing reports
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
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 | GBS Dubai | Global Business Studies
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.
Minimum unit values: 60
Unit 1: Business Purposes
Unit 2: Business Organisations
Unit 3: Financial Forecasting for Business
Unit 4: Marketing Plan
Unit 5: People in Organisations
Unit 6: Starting a Small Business
Unit 7: Working in Teams
Unit 8: Promoting and Branding in Retail Business
Unit 9: Customer Relations in Business
Unit 10: Business Online
Unit 11: Running a Small Business
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