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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management (FDBM)

Total 120/60/30 credits. Delivery Language - English.
Equivalent to Access to Higher Education

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Who study this qualification:

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management (FDBM) is typically studied by individuals who are interested in pursuing a career or further education in the field of business management. This qualification is often taken by school leavers or individuals who have completed their secondary education and are looking to gain foundational knowledge and skills in business management before entering the workforce or pursuing higher education.

* This programme was previously offered as Level 3 Diploma in Business and Administration

Admission Criteria

Learners will need to be over the age of 17, and must demonstrate one of the following:

A minimum of two GCSEs 
OR
45 credits at Level 2 
OR
an equivalent qualification

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English requirements:
If the learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency at a minimum of CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) level B2 from a recognised English test provider or IELTS score 5 in each components with Overall IELTS Score of 5.5

​What units are covered

​EUAAB Level 3 Foundation Diploma has a range of module options based on the learner needs and aspiration for future studies. Each module is 10 credits. The programme can be flexibly delivered but a majority completes within 1 year.

Management Core

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Qualification Specification: 

EXL3434: The Business Environment 
EXL3507: Business Resources
EXL3519: Introduction to Marketing
EXL3533: Business Communication
EXL3568: Business Accounting 
EXL3644: Internet Marketing in Business
EXL3708: Human Resource Management in Business
EXL3744: Managing Business Information 
EXL3747: The Impact of ICT on Business
​EXL 3783: Foundation Mathematics
EXL3894: Academic Skills for University
EXL3821: Personal Development and Employability Skills
EXL3597: Developing Leadership Skills 

How it is delivered

The programme will typically be delivered as a 1 year full time study or a total of 42 weeks (including assignment submission weeks). An academic year is divided into six learning blocks with 7 weeks duration each. There will be three (3) contact days per week or a total of twenty one (21) contact hours per week; and thirteen (13) hours of self‐directed learning per week.
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How it is assessed

All units will be internally assessed by the delivering institute. Learner will need to show that they meet each of the assessment criteria detailed within each unit, to the required standard for the level of the unit.

Certificates are awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade following assessment of the candidate’s portfolio of work. A assessor will examine the evidence and make a decision which is checked by the internal followed by the external verifier and passed for certification. The achievement rates for this qualification are outstanding. 

Student Destination
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• In 2022-2023, pass rate of Level 3 qualifications were 92%.   
• Our Level 3  students have progressed to various Level 4 programmes delivered by both private and public funded colleges and universities. 
• You can progress to Pearson HND with a EUAAB Level 3 Qualification. 
• Our Level 3 qualifications are now accepted by London South Bank University.
• Our Level 3 qualifications are accepted by GBS for University of Bedfordshire and Bucks New University programmes.
• Our Level 3 qualifications are accepted by QA for Anglia Ruskin University and University of Northampton programmes.
• Our Level 3  qualifications are accepted by University of Gloucestershire.
• Our Level 3  qualifications are accepted by Kingston University and Coventry University. ​