National Foundation Diploma in Business – Level 3

You will gain a broad understanding of different areas of business on this course. It represents your first step towards a nationally recognised qualification at an advanced level, accelerating your career progress and opening doors to higher education opportunities.

You will need to have at least five GCSEs,  including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths at a minimum of grade 4 or above.  We can also discuss alternative Level 3 qualifications in Business.

Successful interview at enrolment. 

Alternatively, a BTEC First Diploma/Extended First Diploma at Merit or Distinction grade will be accepted but this must be accompanied by grade 4 or above in both GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths. You may be required to undertake a full screening at the College to help us identify which level of study is most appropriate for you.

You will study six units in Year 1 and a further seven units if you progress to Year 2.  We can also discuss an alternative Level 3 route within this qualification (please speak to staff).

A range of units is covered that may include:

• Exploring Business
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal and Business Finance
• Managing an Event
• International Business
• Principles of Management
• Business Decision Making
• Recruitment and Selection
• Investigating Customer Services
• Employment Law
• Training and Development
• Market Research
• Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility

This course will be taught on-site.

Students are strongly advised to purchase a copy of the text book and exam revision books. 

You may be required to make a contribution to the enrichment activities undertaken in support of the course delivery, including exciting trips to businesses.

This Business BTEC is assessed through assignments, tasks and written exams. The assessment methods for assignments include presentations, posters, video blogs/presentations, observations and various research projects.

The second year of this programme is the BTEC National Extended Diploma and that is the natural progression route, after which you could then advance to a Higher Education Business programme with Derby College Group by studying the Foundation Degree in Business and Management.

You could also consider going to university to gain a degree in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Law, Accountancy/Finance or Business Studies/Business Management, to name but a few subjects. Another option could be a Business, Customer Service or Team Leading apprenticeship. Derby College Group can help you find the right opportunity.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk