Program Overview

International Diploma in Business (Level 2)

The International Diploma in Business (Level 2) provides an introduction to modern business and the basic skills and knowledge needed for the workplace. This practical course is delivered by experts in their fields and helps students gain a basic overview of key areas in business and enterprise.

Course Overview

The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business course is a practical course that covers various aspects of business, including human resources, finance, customer services, and marketing. Through a mix of individual and teamwork, students will discover more about how a company is structured and develop primary work-ready skills such as teamwork, technology, and communication.

Intakes and Duration

• Intakes: January, March, June, September
• Duration: 6 Months

Awarding Institution and Qualification

• Awarding Institution: Pearson
• Awarded Qualification: International Diploma in Business (Level 2)

Delivery and Locations

• Delivery: Weekdays/weekends/evenings
• Locations: Dubai

Fees

• Fees: AED 25,000

What Will You Achieve?

This International Diploma in Business (Level 2) from GBS is a hands-on, practical course aimed at providing students with an introduction to key business topics such as the purpose of business, online business, customer services, and book-keeping. Students will also start to develop key workplace skills such as effective teamwork, communication, and working cooperatively with others.

Career Opportunities

People with essential business skills are in demand across all industries and sectors as employers seek to fill entry-level positions in customer services, human resources, marketing, and finance. Graduates of this International Diploma in Business (Level 2) will have a range of new strengths that they can take forward into a range of business environments.

Curriculum

• Minimum unit values: 60
• Units:
  • Unit 1: Business Purposes
  • Unit 2: Business Organisations
  • Unit 3: Financial Forecasting for Business
  • Unit 4: Marketing Plan
  • Unit 5: People in Organisations
  • Unit 6: Starting a Small Business
  • Unit 7: Working in Teams
  • Unit 8: Promoting and Branding in Retail Business
  • Unit 9: Customer Relations in Business
  • Unit 10: Business Online
  • Unit 11: Running a Small Business

Assessment

There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

• Presentation
• Writing an assignment
• Analysing a case study
• Completing a portfolio of evidence
• Writing reports

Academic Requirements

Academic entry requirements vary from country to country.

English Requirements

To study at GBS, students must demonstrate that their English level is at the standard required. GBS accepts a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto its courses.

Partners

GBS has partnered with carefully selected education providers to broaden what GBS has to offer its students.