Business Studies

Course summary

The BTEC course is designed to offer a more practical approach to the study of Business. It is largely assignment-based, although there is a significant element that is assessed by set tasks and examinations. BTEC Business Level 3 National Extended Certificate is the single A-level equivalent and the BTEC Business Level 3 National Diploma is the double A-level equivalent. The double unit effectively doubles the four units (two mandatory and two optional) covered in the single, and consists of eight units (six mandatory and two optional). Business BTEC provides a coherent introduction to the business sector. It is normally taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications. The assignments are based on business scenarios and students are asked to investigate business activities, going on to analyse the success of the activities and in some instances make recommendations. Links are made throughout the course with real-life business situations. The four units undertaken are: Unit 1 Exploring business Unit 2 Developing a marketing campaign Unit 3 Personal and business finance Unit 8 Recruitment and selection process