This course is designed to prepare you for the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business while developing the knowledge and skills required for successful university study. You will explore a wide range of core business areas, including human resources, finance, marketing, and business operations. The programme also examines recent developments in marketing, the growing role of technology in business, and how government policy and regulation underpin all business activity.
Throughout the course, you will explore and debate real-world issues affecting the global business environment, considering how these challenges and opportunities could impact your future career in business. You will gain insight into current business practices through visits to universities and exposure to both large and small organisations, learning directly from professionals about how businesses operate and the key issues they face today.
In addition, the course emphasises academic rigour, including correct referencing, understanding plagiarism, and the ethical use of AI, ensuring you are fully prepared for the expectations of university-level study and responsible participation in the modern business world.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business is a Level 3 qualification licensed by QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) which is intended for learners (usually 19+) who do not have the sufficient qualifications or UCAS points to enter university learning directly.
This course is designed so that learners can develop their knowledge and academic skills needed to progress on university degree courses, either with us at East Lancashire UC or at another higher education institution.
