The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (equivalent to two A-Levels) will give you a solid knowledge base for career opportunities in areas such as Marketing, Personnel, Accountancy, Law, Retail, Finance, and Business Planning. Universities welcome applications from successful BTEC Diploma Business students. There are eight units, six of which are mandatory, plus two additional choices from a wide range of options. The core units are as follows: · Exploring Business · Developing a Marketing campaign · Personal and Business finance · Managing an event · International Business · Principles of Management Unit 5 (International Business) is synoptic and is therefore delivered later in the course.
This qualification is equivalent to two A-Levels and you will need to gain 5 GCSEs at a minimum of grade 4 (including English and Mathematics) to be considered for this course.
Coursework: 55% Five units are assessed by coursework. This will involve a range of learning methods including written reports, presentations, role plays and planning and organising an event. External assessment: 45% Three units are externally assessed via a combination of examination and “supervised assignment” tasks. An exam on finance is sat in the summer of Year 12. The two external assessments on Marketing and Management are sat in January Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB |
The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (equivalent to two A-Levels) will give you a solid knowledge base for career opportunities in areas such as Marketing, Personnel, Accountancy, Law, Retail, Finance, and Business Planning. Universities welcome applications from successful BTEC Diploma Business students. There are eight units, six of which are mandatory, plus two additional choices from a wide range of options. The core units are as follows: · Exploring Business · Developing a Marketing campaign · Personal and Business finance · Managing an event · International Business · Principles of Management Unit 5 (International Business) is synoptic and is therefore delivered later in the course.
This qualification is equivalent to two A-Levels and you will need to gain 5 GCSEs at a minimum of grade 4 (including English and Mathematics) to be considered for this course.
Coursework: 55% Five units are assessed by coursework. This will involve a range of learning methods including written reports, presentations, role plays and planning and organising an event. External assessment: 45% Three units are externally assessed via a combination of examination and “supervised assignment” tasks. An exam on finance is sat in the summer of Year 12. The two external assessments on Marketing and Management are sat in January Year 13.
