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Business and Finance Pathway Level 3

Business and Finance Pathway Level 3

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This pathway is all about understanding Business and Finance in the workplace. This course will support the learner in gaining the skills and understanding on how to work with others, develop a business idea and develop financial responsibility.

Combining the subjects of Business and Finance predominately (a third subject of your choice will be included in the course structure) provides a wide variety of progression careers including Careers in Finance, Accounting, Marketing principles, Business and Customer Communications

On the Business and Finance Pathway, students cover this diverse subject matter by taking classes in three different subject areas of the college, where they can benefit from the coaching of specialist, industry lecturers in Business, Finance and a third subject of their choosing.

  • Entry Requirements


    We will invite you to a Meet the Teacher event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    5 x GCSE's at Grade 4 or above including English, mathematics and a subject in humanities. You are further required to provide a copy of your last school report showing excellent attendance to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

    We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

  • Course Content


    Within the Business and Finance element of the pathway learners' studies include: Exploring Business Developing a Marketing Campaign Personal and Business Finance Investigating Customer Service Recording Financial Transactions Cost and Management Accounting Managing an Event International Business Principles of Management

  • Progression Next Steps


    The qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to progress to employment in the sector via an apprenticeship and whose aspirations may also be to enter higher education. The qualification is fully mapped to the CIM L3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into this industry as a marketing executive. When combined with other Level 3 qualifications, this qualification also offers learners the opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including Higher National Diploma and bachelor degrees.

    University Courses in: Law Psychology Business Human Resources

    The maximum UCAS Tariff points that could be generated by this combination is 168 (equivalent to 3 A levels at AAA*)

  • Additional Information


    Duration and Delivery: *2 Years

  • Course Structure


    The pathway is run over two years and the assessment is comprised of exams and course work. Students will collect credits throughout the two-year programme and will have two opportunities to sit each exam series in January and in the summer of each year.

    To achieve this course, you will undertake:

    BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Business (including Finance Modules) Yr1 and BTEC L3 National Diploma in Business (including Finance Modules)

    You will have a choice of a third subject, choosing out of the following:

    BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Marketing BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Law BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Digital Media

  • Assessment Details


    Students will collect credits throughout the two-year programme using a combination of coursework and exams. Students will have two opportunities to sit each exam series in January and in the summer of each year.

    Synoptic assessment Synoptic assessment requires learners to demonstrate that they can identify and use effectively, in an integrated way, an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories and knowledge from across the whole sector as relevant to a key task. BTEC learning has always encouraged learners to apply their learning in realistic contexts using scenarios and realistic activities that will permit learners to draw on and apply their learning. For these qualifications we have identified units that contain a synoptic assessment task. Synoptic assessment should take place after the teaching and learning of other mandatory units in order for learners to be able to draw from the full range of content. The synoptic assessment gives learners an opportunity to independently select and apply learning from across their programmes in the completion of a vocational task.