Business Diploma

2021-2023 Specification:

Head of Department: OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business 05837 (2016 Suite) Mr Ed Olhausen

This qualification is equivalent to two A Levels

Who should study this course?

This is the ideal course for students who have an entrepreneurial spark or a passion for business. Through the combination of exams and coursework, students will be able to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the business world which will fully prepare them for life beyond Shiplake College.

The course has a marketing focus providing ample opportunity for students to demonstrate their creative flair.

What will I be studying?

Subject content includes: • The business environment • Working in business • Business decisions • Customers and communication • Change management • Principles of project management • Delivering a business project • Marketing and Market Research • Marketing strategy • Marketing campaign

How will I be assessed?

Four of the units are externally assessed with a written exam and the other six units are assessed internally via coursework, which is moderated by OCR. The nature of the course helps students develop important soft skills such as being able to manage their time, meet deadlines, deliver presentations, write business reports and deliver business tasks and projects in teams. Students will also take part in business role plays such as job interviews and supplier negotiations.

What next?

This course will give pupils a solid foundation for a university degree studying such areas as business, management or marketing.

With the benefit of gaining valuable insights into the business world, pupils will be well placed to compete in the employment market or start up their own business.

The practical, hands-on approach offered in this course makes it an ideal springboard into entrepreneurship.