Business, Accounting and Finance

Level 3 Business, Accounting and Finance

What will I study?

Develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviors needed to progress into business, accounting, finance and related professional careers. This program combines broad business study with a specialist focus on accounting and finance, giving you opportunities to apply learning to realistic organisations, financial information, business decisions and employer-related activities. 

The program is designed for learners who enjoy problem solving, working with numbers, understanding how organisations operate and communicating ideas clearly. Across two years you will build skills in research, analysis, marketing, management, finance, teamwork, presentation and evidence-based decision making.

Study program structure 
The program combines two Level 3 qualifications: the BTEC National Diploma in Business and the V Level in Accounting and Finance. Together, these provide a coherent qualification program across the two years. The V Level is an integral part of the study program, not an optional extra.

Modules

Core Modules

• Exploring Business
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal and Business Finance
• Managing an Event
• International Business
• Principles of Management

   

The V Level in Accounting and Finance will provide the specialist accounting and finance element of the program. The qualification will develop applied knowledge of accounting and finance in organisational contexts, including interpreting financial statements, ratios, budgets, costs and investment information to support ethical and evidence-based decisions.

• Applied accounting and finance knowledge in organisational contexts
• Interpreting financial statements and financial ratios
• Budgets, costs and investment information 
• Ethical and evidence-based financial decision making 
• Analytical, numerical and communication skills 

Entry requirements

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification at Merit or above
• GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths or English Language. 

Why should I choose USP College?

• Specialist tutor support – course tutors have industry experience and knowledge
• Links to industry – a range of guest speakers and masterclasses from prominent industry personnel as well as a range of course trips to relevant business locations
• A career focused college offering first class career pathway support

Additional costs

You will need to supply your own lesson resources including stationary and organised folders

Trips/visits – Any course field trip will incur extra costs for food/beverages

What could I do next?

This study program is designed to support progression to higher education, higher and degree apprenticeships, further professional training or employment. Progression could include business management, accounting and finance, marketing, human resources, banking, financial services and other professional-services routes. 

• University courses in business, accounting, finance, management or related areas 
• Higher or degree apprenticeships in accounting, finance, banking and business 
• Entry-level roles in business administration, finance, accounts, customer service, sales or marketing 
• Progression towards professional accounting and finance pathways 

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