Business Studies

Course summary

Business makes things happen and affects every part of our society. Whatever you want to do, understanding business will help you achieve it. BTEC business offers a broad understanding of the essential knowledge and skills needed to help you begin or progress in a wide variety of business careers. The course is made up of three mandatory units which will give you an introduction to, and understanding of, the business environment, developing a marketing campaign and business finance – all fundamental to the success of business organizations. There will also be an optional unit chosen based on key areas of interest, for example, recruitment and selection, customer service, the English legal system. WHY SHOULD I STUDY BTEC BUSINESS? Whatever you do in your professional life, the chances are that it will involve some ‘business’. Scientists, engineers, even artists, will inevitably have to understand at least the basics of business, and probably a lot more. Therefore, studying business could be integral to your future plans. Employers identify the need for outstanding communication skills when they are looking to recruit A Level students or graduates. BTEC students are provided with opportunities to develop their communication skills as well as workplace skills as they progress through the course. This can be via presentations and discussions in which you will have the opportunity to express your opinions. You will also be encouraged to take responsibility for your own learning and achievement which will see you become a more organised individual, capable of effective time management enabling you to hit set deadlines. COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT We try to make the subject as real as possible and therefore will be studying a number of large organizations that you will instantly recognize - you will have the opportunity to study in detail the issues that these businesses face on a daily basis. Where possible we will have guest speakers, and we aim to visit the organisations that we are studying to gain a real feel for that business.