International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3)
Looking to make your mark in the world of business? This International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) gives you a complete 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 with a higher education course such as a GBS HND.
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Course Overview
On the BTEC 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'll benefit from the workplace experience of your dedicated and qualified lecturers.
The skills you will develop on this International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3) include work-ready skills such as teamwork, technology, communication, research and analysis. You'll be workplace-ready, as these are the fundamental skills that 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 - and build your team-working and leadership skills as you go.
You'll also acquire specialist skills in many different business areas. You'll get an insight into the day-to-day operations of such teams as marketing, finance, customer service or human resources. You'll also start to 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 International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3), you'll have a clear idea of where you would like your career to go and what your next step will be. You'll 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.
What will you achieve?
With the hands-on, practical approach to learning on this International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3), you will graduate with more than just a qualification. You'll 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 base of general business skills and knowledge.
Recruiters across all industries and sectors — including those at private companies, multi-national businesses and those working in government - are all looking for people with the types of specialist skills that you will develop on the International Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3).
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'll be ready to start your career in a range of business areas - or to continue your studies with an HND or even a bachelor 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
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
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
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