Aims of the Course

To provide a solid grounding in up-to-the-minute business
skills, the Diploma in Business, Administration & Finance will enable learners to develop an understanding of what
business is all about and how it works in practice.

Designed to meet the needs of employers in the private, public and voluntary sectors the Diploma covers major topics including: business enterprise; business
administration; personal finance and financial services; customer service; sales; and business communication.

From developing essential life skills such as planning and
managing personal finances to generating employment qualities including flexibility, team working, communication and self motivation, the Business, Administration and Finance Diploma is the first step for the business leaders of tomorrow..

Course Content

Principal Learning develops the knowledge, understanding and skills specific to each Diplomas relevant industry sector.

L1 Foundation Level Students will:
· Explore different types of products and services
· Know the administrative roles and processes that support businesses
· Understand the knowledge and skills needed to manage personal finances and to plan for expenditure
· Examine different styles of communication
· Gain high quality customer service by developing and understanding interpersonal skills
· Be introduced to the process of personal selling including the main techniques and essential skills involved

L2 Higher Level Students will:
· Gain an appreciation of how innovation and creativity benefit business and society
· Develop and demonstrate communication skills appropriate to the business environment
· Understand the many important aspects of personal finance and financial services
· Study marketing and sales in business
· Explore how business interacts with, and affects, the local, national and global community

L3 Advanced Level Students will:
· Investigate communication theories and practices within the business world
· Research and make decisions about a range of financial products and services
· Explore business taxation, costing, budgetary planning and control
· Understand how businesses use marketing to increase demand for their goods and services
· Become effective at handling customers in a business environment
· Explore the concept of social responsibility

Generic Learning:
· Includes the assessment of Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT
· Develops a student's employability skills in teamwork and self management
· Give the student the opportunity to produce an extended project
· Requires at least 10 days compulsory work experience

Additional and / or Specialist Learning
· A range of employer endorsed study options allowing students to specialise or take up complementary learning
· Allows for flexibility and choice of learning... so it becomes more personalised to you!

Successful Completion

Could allow you to continue to study additional qualifications within the Business, Administration & Finance sector or any other sector as they have direct GCSE and A Level equivalence.