Business is at the heart of the economy, encouraging innovation and creating wealth. The Technical Extended Certificate is a vocational qualification through which you will explore the world of business, from small start-ups to large multinational organizations. The course covers the internal workings of businesses, including internal structures and how different functional areas work together. You will also look at the external constraints under which a business must operate; the legal, financial, and ethical factors that have an impact; how businesses respond to changes in their economic, social, and technological environment, and the influence different stakeholders can have upon a business. You will learn how a business might evolve. From a small start-up business to a large multinational organization, you will consider a range of different business types and gain an understanding of how the choice of business type might affect the objectives that are set. You will also look at the internal workings of businesses, including their internal structure and how different functional areas work together. Plus, by looking at the external constraints under which a business must operate, you will gain an understanding of the legal, financial, and ethical factors that have an impact. You will also explore ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social, and technological environment; and gain an appreciation of the influence different stakeholders can have upon a business. The course is made up of three mandatory units and three optional units. Mandatory Units: Unit 1: The Business Environment Unit 2: Working in business Unit 4: Customers and Communication Optional Units Three optional units will be chosen from the following: business decision, marketing, and market research, marketing strategy, business operations, responsible business practices, marketing campaign, introduction to human resources, human resources, economics for business, accounting concepts, financial accounting, management accounting, resource management, change management, principles of project management, responsible business practices, international business and business events.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including Maths or English. You must have at least grade 4 in GCSE Maths and grade 4 in GCSE English. Prior study of Business is not necessary to start this subject.
The course is assessed by exam (50%) and coursework (50%). Units 1 and 2 are assessed externally by exam. Unit 4 and all optional units are assessed internally through coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AU |
Business is at the heart of the economy, encouraging innovation and creating wealth. The Technical Extended Certificate is a vocational qualification through which you will explore the world of business, from small start-ups to large multinational organizations. The course covers the internal workings of businesses, including internal structures and how different functional areas work together. You will also look at the external constraints under which a business must operate; the legal, financial, and ethical factors that have an impact; how businesses respond to changes in their economic, social, and technological environment, and the influence different stakeholders can have upon a business. You will learn how a business might evolve. From a small start-up business to a large multinational organization, you will consider a range of different business types and gain an understanding of how the choice of business type might affect the objectives that are set. You will also look at the internal workings of businesses, including their internal structure and how different functional areas work together. Plus, by looking at the external constraints under which a business must operate, you will gain an understanding of the legal, financial, and ethical factors that have an impact. You will also explore ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social, and technological environment; and gain an appreciation of the influence different stakeholders can have upon a business. The course is made up of three mandatory units and three optional units. Mandatory Units: Unit 1: The Business Environment Unit 2: Working in business Unit 4: Customers and Communication Optional Units Three optional units will be chosen from the following: business decision, marketing, and market research, marketing strategy, business operations, responsible business practices, marketing campaign, introduction to human resources, human resources, economics for business, accounting concepts, financial accounting, management accounting, resource management, change management, principles of project management, responsible business practices, international business and business events.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including Maths or English. You must have at least grade 4 in GCSE Maths and grade 4 in GCSE English. Prior study of Business is not necessary to start this subject.
The course is assessed by exam (50%) and coursework (50%). Units 1 and 2 are assessed externally by exam. Unit 4 and all optional units are assessed internally through coursework.