Level 3 International Diploma (Business & Technology) - 120 Credits

If you are an international student interested in a future involving business, technology, artificial intelligence, finance or the growing intersection between these fields, our Level 3 International Diploma in Business and Technology offers a comprehensive foundation for progression to higher education.

With 120 Level 3 credits and 1,200 total learning hours, this substantial programme provides considerably more depth than a standard 60-credit qualification. It brings together Business, Economics, Finance and Business Law with Quantitative Methods, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, plus 30 credits of English for Academic Purposes.

The combination of subjects makes this diploma particularly relevant for international learners considering contemporary university degrees that bring together commercial knowledge, technology, data and digital innovation.

Alongside academic preparation, the programme helps you develop the wider capabilities valued by universities and employers. These include academic English, mathematical ability, data analysis, critical thinking, research, communication, independent learning and digital skills.

The qualification is accredited at Level 3 by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and has been developed to support international learners preparing to progress into higher education.

Why Choose This Course?

This comprehensive diploma brings together business and technology, helping you prepare for university while developing relevant knowledge and skills for an increasingly digital and rapidly evolving global economy.

• Complete a substantial 120-credit qualification – Undertake a comprehensive Level 3 programme with 1,200 total learning hours, demonstrating a significant level of academic study.
• Strengthen your university application profile – Build evidence of extensive Level 3 learning across business, technology, mathematics, economics, finance and academic English.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of AI and Machine Learning – Study Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as a full 30-credit subject area, covering machine-learning models, data, practical tools, applications and ethical considerations.
• Develop quantitative and analytical abilities – Study statistics, probability, correlation, regression and financial mathematics through a substantial 30-credit Quantitative Methods module.
• Improve your academic English skills – Complete 30 credits of English for Academic Purposes covering reading, writing, listening, speaking, referencing and presentation skills for English-medium university education.
• Connect technology with business knowledge – Explore the relationship between business operations, economics, finance, law, artificial intelligence and data-informed decision-making.
• Investigate how AI is used in practice – Move beyond theoretical knowledge by exploring real-world AI applications and completing introductory machine-learning activities.
• Prepare for modern interdisciplinary degrees – Develop relevant knowledge for potential progression into areas such as Business Analytics, FinTech, AI and Business, Management and Technology, Information Systems and similar university programmes.
• Build capabilities for the future world of work – Strengthen your ability to analyse information, solve problems, evaluate evidence and understand the growing influence of technology on organisations.
• Designed to support international progression – The programme specifically aims to help international learners prepare for undergraduate education while improving academic English, critical thinking and employability skills.