Business Studies Course Level 3

The  course in Business Studies will give you a keen understanding of Management Principles, Personnel Management, Workplace Psychology and Customer Care. You will also learn valuable skills related to being a good manager, as well as running your own small business. At the end of the course you will achieve a qualification with
Who can take the course?
UK Open Learning’s course in Business Studies is open to anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge of how the world of business works. No previous training or specific qualifications are required and the course is suitable for beginners.
How does the UK Open Learning course in Business Studies work?
The great thing about distance learning is that you can study at home or at work, at your own pace and in your own time. You will receive a comprehensive course manual and study guide, and you will have your own personal tutor offering support via email and post. Our student advisors are also contactable by telephone. Whether you are aiming for a specific qualification or simply wishing to improve your business knowledge, we are always here to help.
How is the course structured?
The UK Open Learning course in Business Studies covers a wide variety of topics such as organisational theory, starting a small business, marketing and advertising, planning staffing levels, motivating staff, workforce management, customer care and much more besides. It is structured into 38 units and you will complete a series of assignments (submitted by post or email), all marked by your personal tutor. There is no final exam.
Is the UKOL course in Business Studies a recognised qualification?
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Business Studies plus a UK Open Learning Diploma
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland”

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Further information
www.ncfe.org.uk 

How long do I have to complete the course?
12 months
What happens if I’ve paid for the course but find it unsuitable?
Not a problem. If you return it within seven days, we can give you a refund, as long as the course is in re-saleable condition.
What do I get when I enrol on the course?
Your course comes complete with:

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  an introduction to your personal tutor who will be there to assist you


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  a Study Guide covering the complete course


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  a number of Business Studies-related assignments which are designed to help in the learning process

Course Content

Study Guide

PART A            MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES

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  Unit 1         The environment and Ecology of Management


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  Unit 2         Management Applied & Process


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  Unit 3         Organisational theory


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  Unit 4         The Five Keys of Management

PART B            SMALL BUSINESS SKILLS

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  Unit 5          Starting a Small Business


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  Unit 6          Ways of Starting a Business


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  Unit 7          Fraud and Theft


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  Unit 8          Marketing


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  Unit 9          Advertising


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  Unit 10        The Business Plan

PART C            PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

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  Unit 11          The Personnel Function


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  Unit 12          Planning Staffing Levels


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  Unit 13          Analysing the Job function


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  Unit 14          Recruiting Staff


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  Unit 15          Training Staff


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  Unit 16          Evaluating the Job


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  Unit 17          Providing the Personnel Department Function


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  Unit 18          Sample Letters for Personnel Managers


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  Unit 19          Business Ethics


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  Unit 20          Case Studies

PART D            CUSTOMER CARE

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  Unit 21          What is Customer Care?


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  Unit 22          Customer Care and Company Benefits


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  Unit 23          Considering a Policy and Plan


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  Unit 24          Customer Care and You


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  Unit 25          Customer Care and Service Plans


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  Unit 26          Motivating Staff


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  Unit 27          Standards and Monitoring


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  Unit 28          Selling the Plan


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  Unit 29          An Overview

PART E            PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE

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  Unit 30          Introduction to Workplace Psychology


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  Unit 31          The Use o
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