Business Studies
Biddulph High School - Staffordshire
01782523977
Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR
Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business is designed to be the substantive part of a 16-19 study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. This programme will support progression to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. This qualification can also be used to progress to Higher Apprenticeships. The 6 mandatory units are: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, Managing an Event, International Business and Principles of Management (3 of these are externally assessed). Learners will also complete 2 optional units of work.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths, plus three further higher grade passes (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects).

How you'll be assessed

The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business consists of six mandatory units plus two optional units. Developing a Marketing Campaign is a task set and marked by Pearson and is completed under supervised conditions (70 marks available). Personal and Business Finance is a written examination set and marked by Pearson (80 marks available). Principles of Management is a task set and marked by Pearson and is also completed under supervised conditions (88 marks available). 45% of the course is externally assessed. The remaining units are internally assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressConway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR