BTEC Business Studies
OVERVIEW
Business BTEC is a qualification designed to support students’ employability as well as progression into Higher Education. The mandatory units will cover business environments, marketing and budgeting.
OUR SYLLABUS
For the Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A-level) the mandatory units are: Exploring business; Developing a Marketing Campaign and Personal Finance. For the Diploma (equivalent to two A-levels) students will also be required to complete: Managing an event; Principles of Management and International Business.
WHY STUDY BTEC BUSINESS?
This course gives students a wonderful opportunity to explore a range of aspects of the business world. BTEC is a very practical programme and the style of study helps students who prefer to work on continuous assessment, rather than only studying for final exams.
Business BTEC is challenging in itself but also a superb gateway to many jobs and future courses.
Each year, the business department visits a local business to see the theory that the students are learning being put into practice. For BTEC, this may well focus on the marketing and budgeting functions of the business.
BTEC programmes take advantage of visiting speakers to help our students to broaden their subject understanding.
The Business BTEC teaches students to work and research independently. These studies will enable them to build a range of writing skills and creativity. The course units also develop analytical skills and the ability to present work using public speaking skills.
The BTEC programme of study will prepare students for a wide range of business-related jobs. It will also provide the UCAS points required to study a range of degree level courses.
