Business & Finance

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma is studied in the first year and is made up of 6 units:

1. Personal and Business Finance                                                                        
2. Recording Financial Transactions                                                                   
3. Effective Management of Personal Debt                                                                                                                           
4. Exploring Business
5. Developing a Marketing Plan
6. Managing an Event

Successful completion of Year 1 will lead to a transfer to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in the second year and the study of a further 7 units including Financial Statements for Specific Businesses, Investment Opportunities and Financial Planning, Insurance Principles and Policies and Legal Principles and Ethics in Financial Services.
In addition, students will undertake the advanced  Welsh Baccalaureate.

5 GCSEs Grades A* - C including English Language and Maths (or equivalent) or Business Level 2 qualification with Merit profile. International students will require an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.

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