Business Studies

Entry Requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9-5, grade 6 in English Language or Literature, and Mathematics. Business BTEC requires precise mathematical skills for calculating and interpreting financial ratios. Literacy skills are also key to gaining high grades for this subject, as there is a wide variety of written coursework. The ability to write well, using learned business vocabulary is very important. Students aiming for a Distinction * grade, need to be able to write well-reasoned judgments supported with detailed analysis of case study businesses and highly evaluative reasoned judgements.