Business
Business Administration (Professional)
OCR Level 2 Diploma
Business
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
This Diploma provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enter a career in business or progress to Higher Education. The course will give you a broad understanding of business. You will study 18 units over the two years, these are varied and range from Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology and Finance to Managing a Business Project or Event. You will develop a range of practical business skills and gain an in-depth knowledge of how businesses and the economy work. This qualification is equivalent to 3 A levels.
Included in the course are factory visits, specialist speakers, formal lectures, class activities, problem-solving exercises and assignments. There is also the possibility of a residential trip.
Business
BTEC Level 2 Diploma
This BTEC Diploma gives you the opportunity to develop skills, techniques and personal qualities essential for performance in working life and the business world. You learn by completing assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. Included in the course are a number of visits to organisations such as Cadburys and the Bank of England. There is also the possibility of a residential trip.
The main areas studied include:< br /> * Business activities< br /> * Finance< br /> * On-line business< br /> * Sales and customer service< br /> * Business start-up
What do you particularly enjoy about the course?
“I find it very interesting and challenging. Having lived abroad, I found the European business unit of particular interest as it includes information on imports, exports and setting up distributors in other countries” said Guy. “I’m also pleased the course addresses topical issues and students are encouraged to read newspapers and watch the news to keep up with current affairs.”
Emma said “I enjoyed the Business Enterprise unit and was part of a group that set-up a wedding planning service which included arranging trading status, working out how much capital was needed, designing a web site and also providing appropriate marketing. We followed up with a balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for the company – great experience.”
How is the course organised?
“The teaching takes place over three days which leaves the rest of the week for research and course work. This has taught me to be organised and self motivated and has made me very independent and focused. It is ideal training for university” said Guy.
What are the lecturers like?
“The lecturers are really helpful and supportive and have lots of valuable business experience to pass on. They make learning fun and work hard to keep on top of market trends and policies. They are always around to give advice to help us with our university choices,” said Lauren.
Are you pleased you chose BCoT?
“Yes. Everyone is friendly and I’ve made so many life long friends at college. Thanks to BCOT I’ve become much more confident and independent and now feel ready to move away to university” said Emma.
What next?
Lauren - BA Economics, Portsmouth University Guy - BA Marketing and Advertising, Bournemouth University Emma - BA Estate Management, Northumbria University.
Key: entry requirements
Further Study 
GCSE Grades A-C
or other Level 2
GCSE Grades D
or other Level 1
GCSE Grades E 
and below
