BTEC Business

The BTEC qualification is made up of 10 units. To complete each unit, your work is assessed continuously, linking theory with practical exercises you complete. You will complete a series of projects which cover the 5 mandatory and 5 optional units.

Optional units will be selected by teachers and will cover areas such as Marketing, Human Resources, Management, Administration, Finance and Retail.

COURSE CONTENT Compulsory Units

● Exploring Business ● Research and Plan a Marketing Campaign ● Business Finance ● Managing an Event ● Principles of Management

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● study independently ● independent & secondary research ● Interview skills ● time management

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Click on this link to access all material used in the teaching of the BTEC Business course. Students should refer to this website throughout the year.

SPECIFICATION LINK

Click here to access the International BTEC Diploma in Business homepage. From here you can view the course specification and many other resources.

ASSESSMENTS

All assessments for this qualification are portfolio (coursework) based and there are no final examinations. However, strict conditions apply to the award of assessment grades by teachers and Pearson checks the quality and grading of assessment activities through school visits and sampling of work. Learners will also be assessed by practical observations and presentations.