Education
Start your journey to business excellence with Liverpool Business College.
Liverpool Business College has carefully crafted a curriculum to foster the holistic development of students, enabling you to hone your individual competencies. With input from business leaders and industry experts, you will be guided in mastering essential tasks such as investment pitching, marketing and team leadership.
BTEC Level 3 Business Diploma
The BTEC Level 3 Business Diploma offers a comprehensive study of diverse business domains, encompassing areas ranging from product marketing to financial management. The qualification is designed to equip students with a broad foundation of business education ready for success.
Entry Requirements
Diploma in Business (2 A Level Equivalent)
Diploma students will be expected to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including one in GCSE maths or English.
Extended Diploma In Business (3 A Level Equivalent)
Extended diploma students will be expected to have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including both GCSE maths & English.
*All applicants will be treated on an individual basis, with factors such as previous experience being considered when making admission decisions.
Diploma students will be expected to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including one in GCSE maths or English.
Extended Diploma In Business (3 A Level Equivalent)
Extended diploma students will be expected to have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including both GCSE maths & English.
*All applicants will be treated on an individual basis, with factors such as previous experience being considered when making admission decisions.
Career Pathways
Studying business offers students the opportunity to pursue many career pathways including:
- Further study at higher education
- Business in the private sector
- Business in the public sector
- Starting your own business
- Further study at higher education
- Business in the private sector
- Business in the public sector
- Starting your own business
Units of Study
Unit 1- Exploring business
Unit 2 - Developing a marketing campaign
Unit 3 - Personal & business finance
Unit 4 - Managing an event
Unit 5 - International business
Unit 6 - Principles of management
Unit 7 - Business decision making
Unit 19 - Pitching for a new business
Unit 27 - Work experience in business
Plus FOUR additional units,
depending on your chosen pathway.
Unit 2 - Developing a marketing campaign
Unit 3 - Personal & business finance
Unit 4 - Managing an event
Unit 5 - International business
Unit 6 - Principles of management
Unit 7 - Business decision making
Unit 19 - Pitching for a new business
Unit 27 - Work experience in business
Plus FOUR additional units,
depending on your chosen pathway.
Key Point
Our curriculum has been tailor made along with local businesses & employers. This enables us to provide our students with real world experience, ready for them to excel in business and be best prepared for success. With knowledge in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Marketing.
Choose your pathway
Entrepreneurship, finance, or marketing? Choose your pathway to success with us.
Entrepreneurship
Our entrepreneurship pathway delves into the experiences of entrepreneurship, navigating through the highs and lows inherent in this dynamic field. Developing vital skills & traits to overcome the many challenges of business.
Optional Units:
Unit 8 - Recruitment & Selection
Unit 22 - Market Research
Unit 28 - Branding
Unit 32 - Buying for business
Optional Units:
Unit 8 - Recruitment & Selection
Unit 22 - Market Research
Unit 28 - Branding
Unit 32 - Buying for business
Finance
Our finance pathway provides a comprehensive insight into the dynamics of the global financial sector, encompassing diverse domains such as banking, wealth management, insurance, and accounting.
Optional Units:
Unit 10 - Recording financial transactions
Unit 11 - Accounts for public limited companies
Unit 12 - Financial statements for businesses
Unit 34 - Investment opportunities & planning
Optional Units:
Unit 10 - Recording financial transactions
Unit 11 - Accounts for public limited companies
Unit 12 - Financial statements for businesses
Unit 34 - Investment opportunities & planning
Marketing
Our marketing pathway immerses students in the dynamic world of the marketing industry, exploring an array of topics including branding, advertising, sales strategies, and product delivery methods.
Optional Units:
Unit 17 - Digital marketing
Unit 18 - Creative promotion
Unit 22 - Market research
Unit 28 - Branding
Optional Units:
Unit 17 - Digital marketing
Unit 18 - Creative promotion
Unit 22 - Market research
Unit 28 - Branding
Your Timetable
Study Day
9am - 12pm
12pm - 1pm
1pm - 4pm
Monday
Academic Study
Lunch Break
Business Masterclass
Tuesday
Academic Study
Lunch Break
Work Experience
Wednesday
Maths GCSE
Lunch Break
English GCSE
Thursday
Academic Study
Lunch Break
Work Experience
Friday
Academic Study
Lunch Break
Tutorials
UCAS Points
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business holds recognition for university admission and carries UCAS Tariff points equivalent to that of 3 A Levels. For further information, please refer to the UCAS website for comprehensive details.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
UCAS Points
A Level Grades
D* D* D*
168
A* A* A*
D* D* D
160
A* A* A
D* D D
152
A* A A
D D D
144
A A A
D D M
128
A A C
D M M
112
A C C
M M M
96
C C C
M M P
80
C C E
M P P
64
C E E
P P P
48
E E E
Employer Testimonials
“Liverpool Business College will be a key asset to the city, providing the highest level of education to the next generation of business leaders.”
Sam Guy
Associate Director
A&B Engineering
A&B Engineering
"The future looks bright for Liverpool's next generation of business owners. Liverpool Business College delivers a curriculum that is designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs."
Paul Webley
Managing Director,
Blaze Media
Blaze Media
"We're excited to be involved & helping Liverpool Business College achieve its vision. We need students to get exposure to business owners with real life experience which is exactly what the college offers."
Oliver Cooke
Commercial Director,
Venture Finance
Venture Finance
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