Diploma in Business Studies (OTHM Level 3)

OTHM qualifications Level 3 represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

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Course Overview

Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences offers this OTHM qualifications Level 3 represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Awarding Body  OTHM
Level of Course Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
Number of Credit Hours Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have completed at least 6 modules and 60 credits
Study Mode Full-Time
Total Course Duration 9 Months
Equivalences OTHM qualifications Level 3 represents practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Course Contents:

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

  • Introduction to Research and Academic Skills
  • Using IT for Business
  • Introduction to Economics and Accounting
  • Introduction to the Business Environment
  • Introduction to Customer Services
  • Introduction to Marketing

Teaching & Learning:

The general approach to enabling the learning process for most modules involves:

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Case Studies
  • Class discussions
  • Presentations

Entry Requirements

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification can be offered to learners from the age of 16. The learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

MRC ensures learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will:

  • meet their needs
  • enable and facilitate learning and achievement
  • enable progression

English Language

International (Tier-4) students must show proof of English-language competence through success in an English test or background approved by UKVI. They should have CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference) B2 level and above in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. European Union students should also have good exam results or a background in the English language.

Start Date

New intakes each January/ May/ September

Progression Routes on Completion

Successful completion of Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification enables learners direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or pursue Level 4 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying for a Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies and consider for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor’s degree programmes. For more information, visit the University Progressions page.

Tuition fees

Home students:

The 2023/2024 tuition fee for new Home students is £5000 per year.

Bursary: Please contact u.mokal@mrcollege.ac.uk to check eligibility.

International Students:

The tuition fee is £14,500

Early Bird Discount: £500

Bursary: Please contact u.mokal@mrcollege.ac.uk to check the eligibility

English support

We offer free English support to help international students improve their English language skills.

How to Apply

Please download the application form from https://mrcollege.ac.uk/apply-online/. Complete and return it to Mont Rose College with relevant qualification documents, one suitable reference, a copy of your passport and attached scanned document copies via email at:

or, by post to Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.

Study Location:  Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.

Study Mode

Full time

Level of Course

Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

Learners

60 Credits

Attendance

21 Hours per week

Time Table

Morning and Afternoon

Duration

9 Months

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