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Business

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BusinessLevel 3

You'll study strategic management, finance and analytics, marketing innovation and enterprise leadership. A Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma: 1,080 guided learning hours, equivalent in size to three International A Levels.

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Full title: Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Level
Level 3Extended Diploma
Size
1,080guided learning hours
Units
6 mandatoryplus 37 optional listed
For
Ages 16 to 18typically
Study
Lisbon or onlineon site or from home

01What you'll study

Four areas of study.

  1. Strategic Management

    Analyse global business environments, organisational behaviour, and operational excellence frameworks.

  2. Finance & Analytics

    Model investment decisions, manage budgets, and use data storytelling to drive evidence-led strategy.

  3. Marketing Innovation

    Design omnichannel campaigns, harness customer insight, and develop brand assets for digital-first markets.

  4. Enterprise Leadership

    Launch ventures from ideation to investment pitch, practising agile project delivery and stakeholder influence.

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On the courseLevel 3

Where you learn

In Lisbon, or wherever you are.

The same Pearson qualification, whichever way you study.

02The units

What's on the course.

Mandatory units, plus optional units. Your final set of optional units is confirmed with your academic team.

Mandatory
6
Optional listed
37
PSA units
4
  1. Unit 1 Exploring BusinessPSA Mandatory
  2. Unit 2 Research and Plan a Marketing CampaignPSA Mandatory
  3. Unit 3 Business Finance Mandatory
  4. Unit 4 Managing an Event Mandatory
  5. Unit 6 Principles of ManagementPSA Mandatory
  6. Unit 7 Business Decision MakingPSA Mandatory
Show the 37 optional units
  1. Unit 5 International Business Optional
  2. Unit 8 Human Resources Optional
  3. Unit 9 Team Building in Business Optional
  4. Unit 10 Recording Financial Transactions Optional
  5. Unit 11 Financial Statements for Public Limited Companies Optional
  6. Unit 12 Financial Statements for Specific Businesses Optional
  7. Unit 13 Cost and Management Accounting Optional
  8. Unit 14 Investigating Customer Service Optional
  9. Unit 15 Investigating Retail Business Optional
  10. Unit 16 Visual Merchandising Optional
  11. Unit 17 Digital Marketing Optional
  12. Unit 18 Creative Promotion Optional
  13. Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business Optional
  14. Unit 20 Business Ethics Optional
  15. Unit 21 Training and Development Optional
  16. Unit 22 Market Research Optional
  17. Unit 23 Work Experience in Business Optional
  18. Unit 24 Branding Optional
  19. Unit 25 Relationship Marketing Optional
  20. Unit 26 Procurement Processes in Business Optional
  21. Unit 27 International Logistics Optional
  22. Unit 28 Sales Techniques and Processes Optional
  23. Unit 29 Health and Safety in the Workplace Optional
  24. Unit 30 Career Planning Optional
  25. Unit 31 Effective Project Management Optional
  26. Unit 32 Business and Environmental Sustainability Optional
  27. Unit 33 Enterprise and Entrepreneurs Optional
  28. Unit 34 Launch and Run an Enterprise Optional
  29. Unit 35 Survival and Growth Optional
  30. Unit 36 Social Enterprise Optional
  31. Unit 37 Intrapreneurship and Innovation in an Enterprise Optional
  32. Unit 38 Marketing Communications in Business Optional
  33. Unit 39 Developing an Enterprise Strategy Optional
  34. Unit 40 The English Legal System Optional
  35. Unit 41 UK Employment Law Optional
  36. Unit 42 Aspects of UK Civil Liability Affecting Business Optional
  37. Unit 43 Aspects of UK Criminal Law Impacting on Business and Individuals Optional

PSA Pearson Set Assignment: a unit assessed through an assignment that Pearson sets.

03How you're assessed

Assessed through assignments.

Assignment-based (coursework), with some Pearson Set Assignment units.

Assessment at a glance

  • Coursework-based assessment: reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and strategic plans.
  • PSA units use Pearson briefs with external standards verification.
  • Teamwork + leadership are assessed through authentic business scenarios.

Skills you build

  • Corporate finance modelling, investment appraisal, and scenario planning
  • Board-level storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation labs
  • Data visualisation, CRM analytics, and marketing automation use cases
  • Cross-border trade, supply chain, and ethical compliance simulations

04Where it leads

Every level opens the next.

An HNC (Level 4) is the next level after Level 3.

  1. L3 Business This course
  2. HNC Business HNC (Level 4)
  3. HND Business HND (Level 5)
  4. Degree top-up On application
Next level HNC Business

05Good to know

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.

What is a BTEC?

A career-focused qualification from Pearson. BTECs are assignment-based: you are assessed through coursework, with some Pearson Set Assignment units.

Is Level 3 the right level for me?

It depends on your age and what you have studied so far. Level 2 typically suits ages 14 to 16 and Level 3 ages 16 to 18. Tell us about yourself and we'll suggest a starting level.

How big is the qualification?

1,080 guided learning hours, which Pearson describes as equivalent in size to three International A Levels.

What does it cost?

Fees are set by level, with and without boarding. The Level 3 figures are on the fees page. See the fees.

How do I apply?

Send us an enquiry with the subject and level you are interested in. We'll get back to you to talk through your options and the next steps.

Also at this level

Other Level 3 subjects.

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06Start here

Where will you start?

Tell us about yourself, what you'd like to study and whether you'd rather join us in Lisbon or online. We'll suggest a starting level and talk you through your options.

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