How Many Units Are in Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Business?
There is no single unit count for Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Business. The Certificate has two units, the Extended Diploma has 15, and three middle sizes require a minimum unit count because optional units have different GLH values.
Unit count by size
| Qualification | GLH | Units | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 180 | 2 | 2 |
| Subsidiary Diploma | 360 | At least 4 | 2 |
| Foundation Diploma | 510 | At least 6 | 4 |
| Diploma | 720 | At least 9 | 5 |
| Extended Diploma | 1080 | 15 | 6 |
Units are 60, 90 or 120 GLH. A minimum unit count alone does not show which choices meet the total: the Subsidiary Diploma needs optional units totalling at least 180 GLH; the Foundation Diploma needs at least 120 GLH.
Units 1, Exploring Business, and 2, Research and Plan a Marketing Campaign, are mandatory across all five sizes. Larger qualifications add required units. Pearson’s structure tables show required selections, permitted options and assessment methods. Browse CheckB’s Level 3 Business unit pages for criteria, but use Pearson’s Issue 4 specification to confirm what counts. Also read the overview and the GLH guide.