ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GCSE Grade 4 in English and Maths with an average points score of 3.2 or above.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
This course is assessed by coursework and exams.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Our Level 3 BTEC Business course will equip you with the in-depth knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully progress to further study or employment within the Business sector. If you prefer to gain an understanding of the scope of Business, the Business environment, alongside Business management in a practical exploration this course is ideal for you. You will be taught key Business knowledge before discovering how this works within the industries and businesses you are interested in.
With a great importance placed on engaging with entrepreneurs, business people and employers this course offers a unique insight into the practical world of Business.
The department also runs a successful extended opportunity, in the form of the Business Award. Where you can utilise your entrepreneurial spirt and develop your real-life Business ideas.
WHO IS
THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to progress onto Business-related courses at university.
Would like to jump straight into employment after college.
Would like to set-up your own Business and become self-employed.
Prefer a practical, hands-on form of learning.

COURSE AREA LEAD
Lucy McKenzie
You’ll have a range of coursework assessments to undertake alongside a small number of set tests to complete throughout the duration of your BTEC Business course. The size of the BTEC course you decide to study will prescribe the units of study you’ll undertake: BTEC Extended Certificate (1 A Level)
Exploring Business
Developing A Marketing Campaign
Personal & Business Finance
Recruitment and Selection Process
BTEC Diploma (2 A Levels)
Exploring Business
Developing A Marketing Campaign
Personal & Business Finance
The English Legal System
Managing An Event
Recruitment & Selection Process
International Business
Principles Of Management
BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A Levels)
Exploring Business
Developing A Marketing Campaign
Personal & Business Finance
The English Legal System
Managing An Event
Recruitment & Selection Process
International Business
Principles Of Management
Business Decision Making
Team Building In Business
Digital Marketing
Pitching For A New Business
Final Accounts For Public Limited Companies