Level 3 Award
in Working in a Business Environment
Level 3 Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Level 3 Diploma programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Level 3 Award in Working in a Business Environment
The aim of this award is to help learners understand the business environment by exploring organizational structures and how different business functions work together. Learners will also be introduced to key aspects of financial and project management.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Level 3 Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand how different businesses operate within a business environment.
- 1.1 Identify different types of business models.
- 1.2 Describe the factors that motivate different types of business.
- 1.3 Discuss the importance of understanding the business environment.
- 1.4 Explain the importance of an organisation having a business plan.
2. Understand how the functional areas of businesses work together.
- 2.1 Describe the main functions of a business organisation.
- 2.2 Describe how the main business functions are organised.
- 2.3 Describe the communication channels used in a business environment.
- 2.4 Describe the lines of control and accountability in a business environment.
3. Understand financial management and budgeting relevant to the workplace.
- 3.1 Explain the main financial considerations when starting and running a business.
- 3.2 Explain how to calculate the estimated costs needed to achieve business objectives
- 3.3 Explain the cycle of business planning and budget-setting.
- 3.4 Explain the purpose of budget setting.
- 3.5 Explain how to use a budget to control performance and expenditure.
4. Understand project management.
- 4.1 Describe the purpose of project management.
- 4.2 Outline the process of project management.
- 4.3 Describe the skills and knowledge necessary for project management.
- 4.4 Review own skills necessary for project management.
Topics:
Understand different types of businesses
Course Coverage
- Businesses: private sector, public sector, third sector/voluntary organisations, sole trader, partnership, private companies, government departments, charities, local authorities.
- Factors that motivate businesses: recognition, profit, charitable purposes, providing services/goods to the public, serving the community, innovation, research.
Explore the business environment
Course Coverage
- Internal environment and external environment.
- Using SWOT and PEST analysis for business decision-making.
Understand the purpose and creation of a business plan
Course Coverage
- Components of a business plan: short- and long-term goal-setting, accessing finance, budgets, clarifying product, market, customers, projections, allocation of resources.
Examine the functions of an organisation
Course Coverage
- Theories of business organisation and key functions: operations, human resources, sales and marketing, research and development, design and production, finance, administration, IT.
- Roles and responsibilities within functions and their contribution to organisational success.
Analyse organisational structures
Course Coverage
- Purpose: division of work, lines of control and communication.
- Types: functional, geographic, product, customer-based structures.
- Diagrammatic representation: organisation charts, span of control.
Understand communication channels
Course Coverage
- Internal communication: face-to-face, written (memos, emails, letters, manuals), broadcast media, digital channels (email, intranet, social media).
- External communication: customers, stakeholders, auditors; centralised or decentralised systems.
- Networks: chain, circle, wheel, or Y networks; formal and informal communication methods.
- Lines of control and accountability: reporting structures, roles, and responsibilities.
Understand project management
Course Coverage
- Purpose: managing complex tasks, stakeholder needs, resource planning, risk management, and achieving project outcomes.
- Process: consult stakeholders, establish goals, agree specifications, plan projects, financial and contingency planning, delegate tasks, monitor progress, review and report outcomes.
Develop project management skills and knowledge
Course Coverage
- Skills: leadership, organisation, negotiation, attention to detail, planning, motivating, communication, time management, record keeping, risk management, problem-solving.
- Knowledge: stakeholder agreements, clear purpose, roles and responsibilities, contingency planning, agreed timescales.
Indicative reading list
- Billingham V — Project Management: How to Plan and Deliver a Successful Project (Studymates Ltd, 2008)
- Dyson, J.R. – Accounting for non-Accounting Students (8th edition) (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2010)
- Graham N — Project Management for Dummies, UK Edition (John Wiley & Sons, 2010)
- Posner K – Project Management Pocketbook (Management Pocketbooks, 2008)
- Secrett, M. – Brilliant Budgets and Forecasts: Your Practical Guide to Preparing and Presenting Financial Information (Pearson Business, 2010)
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Completion of full secondary education is required.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
- Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Level 3 Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU).
- Hard copy certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Level 3 Award means:
The UKeU Level 3 Award is a qualification at the foundational level and is equivalent to the following:
- Level 3 Certificate of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in the UK
- Level 6 Certificate of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW)
- Level 3 Certificate of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 3 Certificate of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 4 Certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Level 3 Award course when participating in the Level 3 Diploma program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Level 3 Diploma program, graduates from the Level 3 Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Level 3 Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE
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- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
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