Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship is one the newest and the popular internationally recognised qualification in the UK, accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 3 and European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 4, and it includes all elements of formal traditional Business Management, Business Studies or Administration qualification.

By studying Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you will become a qualified Entrepreneur to develop a new business idea or bring change and innovation in the products, services and processes to gain competitive advantages over your competitors in the local, regional or international market. This qualification will equip students capabilities to solve business problems, improve business communications, develop new business, explore business ideas, drive innovation in existing products and services, manage the internal and external business environment, information system, people/HR, and resources of any business in any sector. This course will also prepare a learner for professional managerial and leadership roles in the public or private sector.

Completing the Level 3 Foundation Diploma not only enhances your academic credentials but also opens doors to further studies and exciting career prospects. Embrace your future with confidence!

Study Intakes:

Students can apply for this course to start in the following intakes

• 2026 – 21^st September 2026 – 21^st March 2027
• 2027 – 18^th January 2027 – 18^th July 2027

The Level 3 qualifications improve subject knowledge and study skills, and prepare learners for undergraduate course at UK universities. UCAS allocates tariff points to this Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship. It depends on your grades. Currently the qualification has only one grade – Pass

• 32 UCAS Points – Pass  

Learners must complete all mandatory units and two optional units to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Mandatory units contain 30 credits.

1. Innovation for Business (10 credits)
2. English for Business Communication (10 credits)
3. Thinking Entrepreneurially (10 credits)

Optional units contain 30 credits (select two)

1. Entrepreneurial Marketing (15 credits)
2. Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Business Planning (15 credits)
3. Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting (15 credits)

The Level 3 Integrated Diploma in Business and Management is available to students aged 16 and older. To enrol in the course, learners must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

• Hold six GCSE’s at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths at grade 5 or above or
• Possess a Secondary School Certificate, or
• Possess a High school certificate, or an equivalent qualification

Additionally, non-UK students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS (International English Language Testing System – SELT) score of 5.5 or equivalent in order to qualify for this course.