OTHM
    Level 3
    QN: 603/2171/4
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    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Syllabus Units
    8 Units
    Guided Hours
    480 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Introduction to Customer Service

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Understand how organisations carry out customer service in a particular sector.2. Understand the use of effective communication techniques with customers.3. Understand how organisations in different sectors deliver customer service4. Understand how to recommend improvements to customer service.
    2

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Introduction to Economics and Accounting

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Understand essential aspects of business accounting.2. Understand basic economics as they apply to the business world.3. Be able to apply key concepts in financial accounting.
    3

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Introduction to Marketing

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Understand the role of marketing in the business environment.2. Be able to apply the core components of the marketing mix.3. Understand the principles of sales in a business.4. Understand the principles of marketing planning.
    4

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Introduction to People Management

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Understand the principles of people management.2. Understand the principles of performance management.3. Understand the role of reward and recognition in a business.4. Understand the principles of leadership in business management.
    5

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Introduction to Research and Academic Skills

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify appropriate sources of information for academic research
    • Evaluate the reliability and relevance of different information sources
    • Outline the common steps in producing academic work
    • Apply academic conventions in the production of a piece of academic work
    • Compare different learning styles and their implications for study
    • Reflect on one's own learning style and its impact on academic performance
    6

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Introduction to the Business Environment

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Understand different types of businesses and their functions.2. Understand a range of basic business and management structures.3. Understand basic marketing in business.4. Be able to utilise a number of key business concepts.
    7

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Managing Business Events

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Understand the business events sector.2. Understand the principles of business event planning.3. Understand the principles of business event management.4. Understand the principles of evaluating business events.
    8

    OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies

    Using IT for Business

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1. Be able to utilise the main functions of a word processor.2. Be able to identify useful information from the Internet.3. Be able to utilise the main functions of spreadsheet software.4. Be able to utilise the main functions of presentation software.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/2171/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2017
    Operational End
    Aug 2027