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.
BTEC Business involves developing to practical skills, exploring real-world scenarios, and a learning towards a future filled with exciting opportunities. Pupils will tackle assignments that mirror real-world challenges, analyse data, and make informed decisions. BTEC Business offers a mix of assessments: presentations, collaborative projects, and external challenges. Pupils will hone their communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills—the very skills employers crave!
We offer three options: the BTEC Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A-level) the BTEC Extended Diploma in Business (equivalent to three A-levels) and the BTEC Diploma in Business (equivalent to two A-levels).
All three levels of BTEC Business are academic and vocational, and assessed through a mix of externally set tasks and exams and internally set projects and assignments.
CONTENT
There are six units that are mandatory for both qualifications, covering aspects of business finance, marketing and the principles of management. We run eight units for the Diploma and four units for the Extended Certificate over the two years. There are three mandatory units for Extended Certificate and two external examinations. There are six mandatory units for the Diploma and three external examinations.
The remaining units are chosen from an extensive list of optional ones, including investigating customer service, digital marketing, market research and employment law.
Pupils who wish to study an additional A-level are encouraged to do so and advice can be given on subjects which work well with the BTEC. There is also the possibility to mix Business and Sport BTEC qualifications to achieve an extended diploma overall. There is also a chance to combine, to gain the equivalent of three A-levels. Pupils won’t get an Extended Diploma, but do get three A-level equivalent.
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?
We offer three options: the BTEC Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A-level) and, providing numbers are sufficient, the BTEC Extended Diploma in Business (equivalent to three A-levels) and the BTEC Diploma in Business (equivalent to two A-levels). All three are a mix of externally set tasks and exams and internally set projects and assignments. 13 units are covered over two years in the extended qualification while eight units are covered in the diploma. There are six units that are mandatory for both qualifications. We encourage you to consider studying an additional A-level. It’s also possible to combine Business and Sport BTEC qualifications to achieve an extended diploma overall.
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.
