BTEC Business

Course Description


“Certificate” Mixed programme (alongside ALevels):

Unit 1 (Coursework) – Exploring Business

Unit 2 (Exam) – Developing a Marketing Campaign

Unit 3 (Exam) – Personal & Business Finance

Unit 8 (Coursework) – Recruitment & Selection

 

“Extended Diploma” Full time programme (no other subject):

Unit 1 (Coursework) – Exploring Business

Unit 2 (Exam) – Developing a Marketing Campaign

Unit 3 (Exam) – Personal & Business Finance

Unit 4 (Coursework) – Managing an Event

Unit 5 (Coursework) – International Business

Unit 6 (Exam) – Principles of Management

Unit 7 (Exam) – Business Decision Making

Unit 8 (Coursework) – Recruitment & Selection

Unit 9 (Coursework) – Team Building in Business

Unit 14 (Coursework) – Investigating Customer Service

Unit 19 (Coursework) – Pitching for a New Business

Unit 22 (Coursework) – Market Research

Unit 27 (Coursework) – Work Experience

 

Students need no prior knowledge of this subject in order to enrol.

Taught with 3-4 teachers each year, all delivering their own specific units. All lessons are taught in rooms with computer access. All exam units are delivered by specialists who are also examiners on this unit, marking externally for the exam board nationally.

 

  • Business terminology
  • Application/Analysis/Evaluation/Justification
  • Using computer programmes (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Publisher)
  • Personal finance applicable to student life such as insurance/loans/savings/debt/credit/budgeting/bank accounts etc
  • Research skills
  • Report writing
  • Professional formatting
  • TeamworkCommunication
  • Problem solving
  • Presentations
  • Leadership
  • How to apply for a job effectively
  • Business plans
  • Practical opportunity of work experience
  • Role-play

 

 

Perfect for students who are looking to go to University on a business related (general or specific courses such as Finance/Marketing/HR/Events etc) but also ideal for apprenticeship pathways as real practical skills will have been gained on the course.

Coursework

Exam

Presentations

Role-plays

Managed event

Team exercises

Talks/visits

Retail trips

Work experience week

Attending events during the managing an event unit

University trip

Business BTEC alumni

Joe Nadin

Level 3 Business Extended Diploma

DDM

Business Management and Law at Manchester Metropolitan University

Joe Nadin

Level 3 Business Extended Diploma

DDM

Business Management and Law at Manchester Metropolitan University