BTEC Business

The BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business 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 INFORMATION

● A BTEC is an applied learning qualification in which students acquire knowledge, skills and understanding through practical, work-related activities in a real-life context. ● The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business helps students become occupationally ready to take up employment in business. This can follow either directly after achieving the qualification, or via the stepping stone of Higher Education. At its heart, BTEC seeks to develop the key attributes of self-management, business and customer awareness, team-working and problem-solving. ● The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels and it is expected you will undertake this qualification alongside one additional A Level of your choice. ● Upon completion of the course this will allow you to progress into Higher Education on a degree course.

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 Edexcel BTEC exam board home page. This has information about the course and exam materials to help students learn

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.

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