Ages 16–18
Years 12–13
15 Units
6 mandatory units, 3 Pearson Set Assignments + 9 specialist pathways
1080 GLH
Two-year programme, equivalent to three International A Levels
Global Business Labs
Live consultancy briefs with multinational partners and local innovators
Lead, Innovate, and Scale Global Enterprises
Prime School’s International Level 3 Business pathway blends strategic theory with high-impact practice. Learners apply leadership, finance, marketing, and analytics to solve authentic growth challenges for organisations in Portugal and worldwide.
Strategic Management
Analyse global business environments, organisational behaviour, and operational excellence frameworks.
Finance & Analytics
Model investment decisions, manage budgets, and use data storytelling to drive evidence-led strategy.
Marketing Innovation
Design omnichannel campaigns, harness customer insight, and develop brand assets for digital-first markets.
Enterprise Leadership
Launch ventures from ideation to investment pitch, practising agile project delivery and stakeholder influence.
Curriculum Structure
Five qualification sizes range from 180 to 1080 GLH. The Extended Diploma combines six mandatory units (three Pearson Set Assignments) with at least nine optional units totalling 540 GLH, enabling specialisation in finance, marketing, logistics, digital business, or sustainability.
| Unit (number and title) | Unit size (GLH) |
Certificate (180 GLH) |
Subsidiary Diploma (360 GLH) |
Foundation Diploma (510 GLH) |
Diploma (720 GLH) |
Extended Diploma (1080 GLH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Exploring Business
|
90 | M | M | M | M | M |
|
2
Research and Plan a Marketing CampaignPSA
|
90 | M | M | M | M | M |
|
3
Business Finance
|
90 | O | M | M | M | |
|
4
Managing an Event
|
90 | O | O | M | M | |
|
5
International Business
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
6
Principles of ManagementPSA
|
60 | O | O | O | M | |
|
7
Business Decision MakingPSA
|
120 | O | M | M | M | |
|
8
Human Resources
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
9
Team Building in Business
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
10
Recording Financial Transactions
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
11
Financial Statements for Public Limited Companies
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
12
Financial Statements for Specific Businesses
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
13
Cost and Management Accounting
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
14
Investigating Customer Service
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
15
Investigating Retail Business
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
16
Visual Merchandising
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
17
Digital Marketing
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
18
Creative Promotion
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
19
Pitching for a New Business
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
20
Business Ethics
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
21
Training and Development
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
22
Market Research
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
23
Work Experience in Business
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
24
Branding
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
25
Relationship Marketing
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
26
Procurement Processes in Business
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
27
International Logistics
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
28
Sales Techniques and Processes
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
29
Health and Safety in the Workplace
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
30
Career Planning
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
31
Effective Project Management
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
32
Business and Environmental Sustainability
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
40
The English Legal System
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
41
UK Employment Law
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60 | O | O | O | O | |
|
42
Aspects of UK Civil Liability Affecting Business
|
60 | O | O | O | O | |
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43
Aspects of UK Criminal Law Impacting on Business & Individuals
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60 | O | O | O | O |
Boardroom-Ready Skills
- Corporate finance modelling, investment appraisal, and scenario planning
- Board-level storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation labs
- Data visualisation, CRM analytics, and marketing automation use cases
- Cross-border trade, supply chain, and ethical compliance simulations
- Enterprise innovation sprints with mentorship and investor pitch panels
Assessment Approach
- Applied case studies, management reports, and collaborative ventures
- Pearson Set Assignments for Units 2, 6, and 7 delivered under controlled conditions
- Live consulting missions with Portuguese and international industry partners
- Digital portfolios documenting leadership reflection and ESG impact
Progression & Recognition
Graduates progress confidently to:
- International business, management, finance, or marketing degrees
- UK, EU, and North American business schools with UCAS tariff recognition
- Higher apprenticeships or trainee programmes in corporate functions
- Prime School’s entrepreneurship incubator and IB Career-related pathways
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