This is a practical course that looks at real life situations and allows students to develop the skills and knowledge required in modern day business. Students will study topics such as Marketing, Finance and how departments work together to meet the aims of organisations by relating them to case studies of actual businesses and the problems they encounter. Business Studies goes well with the majority of subjects, particularly: » Mathematics » Design/Art » IT/Computer Science » Psychology » Accounting » Government & Politics This course covers: » The Business Environment » Personal and Business Finance » Introduction to Marketing » An optional unit During the course students will research companies in the public and private sectors such as the NHS and Waitrose, examining the external impacts on the business’s strategic objectives. BTEC students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of course-related experiences eg visits to factories and enterprise schemes.
Students should have a general interest in business, and Grade 6 in GCSE Business Studies or equivalent would be desirable (but is not compulsory).
This BTEC course is assessed through a series of assignments, including some external assessments. There is an examination on Personal Business Finance, externally assessed coursework involving a Marketing Plan in addition to coursework on the Business Environment and the optional unit. Students will enjoy this course and do well if they: » can work independently » like doing presentations and pitches » can do independent research » develop an understanding of how different companies work within the UK » can troubleshoot and solve problems
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,350 - £36,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,550 - £21,150 |
| Address | Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BH |
This is a practical course that looks at real life situations and allows students to develop the skills and knowledge required in modern day business. Students will study topics such as Marketing, Finance and how departments work together to meet the aims of organisations by relating them to case studies of actual businesses and the problems they encounter. Business Studies goes well with the majority of subjects, particularly: » Mathematics » Design/Art » IT/Computer Science » Psychology » Accounting » Government & Politics This course covers: » The Business Environment » Personal and Business Finance » Introduction to Marketing » An optional unit During the course students will research companies in the public and private sectors such as the NHS and Waitrose, examining the external impacts on the business’s strategic objectives. BTEC students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of course-related experiences eg visits to factories and enterprise schemes.
Students should have a general interest in business, and Grade 6 in GCSE Business Studies or equivalent would be desirable (but is not compulsory).
This BTEC course is assessed through a series of assignments, including some external assessments. There is an examination on Personal Business Finance, externally assessed coursework involving a Marketing Plan in addition to coursework on the Business Environment and the optional unit. Students will enjoy this course and do well if they: » can work independently » like doing presentations and pitches » can do independent research » develop an understanding of how different companies work within the UK » can troubleshoot and solve problems