Course overview
If you’re considering a career within Business Administration, at the very least you’ll need to be able to demonstrate the development and implementation of a range of administrative skills whilst showing an understanding of management responsibilities. This Level 3 Business Administration course will provide you with these necessary skills to work effectively within a Business Administration capacity.
Who is this course for?
If you’re considering a career within Business Administration, at the very least you’ll need to be able to demonstrate the development and implementation of a range of administrative skills whilst showing an understanding of management responsibilities.
Fees and funding
The cost of the course is £1,500 with a deposit of £300, if you wish to pay upfront. 0% finance available - spread the cost with interest free monthly payments
Funding
Advanced Learner Loan: Or you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of tuition, which you will only be required to repay once you are earning at least £25,000. Call us to find out if you are eligible. AEB Funding: Full Level 3 courses may be free for 19 year olds + who do not already have a full L3 or above qualification. If you live in the Great London Authority and you are unemployed and earn less than £21,157.50 annual gross salary (before any deductions) and can evidence your salary with payslips, you may be eligible for low-income fee remission, depending on the course you are studying. If you live outside the Greater London Authority area, the income threshold is £17,374.50.
Funding options that may apply
Eligibility depends on your circumstances. Our admissions team will confirm what you qualify for before you enrol.
Entry requirements
Anyone over the age of 16. Must have GCSE English and Maths A*-C Or Level 2 in Maths and English Functional Skills Learners without GCSE or Functional skills can enrol on our Functional Skills course alongside this qualification.
Course units (10)
Mandatory units
- Communicate in a business environment
- Manage personal and professional development
- Principles of business communication and information
- Principles of administration
- Principles of business
Optional units
- Contribute to the improvement of business performance
- Negotiate in a business environment
- Principles of leadership and management
- Principles of social media within a business
- Principles of digital marketing and research
The qualification requires 27 mandatory credits plus credits from optional Groups B, C and D. The optional units shown are the units listed in JFC’s course content.
How you will learn
The course is 30 weeks long. You will attend class room sessions at the College once a week. There will also be some online activities to complete.
Assessment
The Qualification is gained from your assignments, online exams and a portfolio of evidence. To gain this qualification the learner will need to: Pass all units, Show competence in a real work environment. Portfolios are assessed by your tutor.
Work placement
Show competence in a real work environment.
You will qualify with
- Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
Careers and progression
Career options
- complex administrative support
- senior administrative or managerial role
Progress on to
- HND/degree
- Leadership and Management
Skills employers look for
- Organisation
- Written communication
- Spreadsheets and IT
- Customer service
- Diary and records management
- Confidentiality
- Problem solving
- Working to deadlines