Students study 13 units over 2 years. These are made up of 7 mandatory and 6 optional units. Unit 1 Exploring Business Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit 4 Managing an Event Unit 5 International Business Unit 6 Principles of Management Unit 7 Business Decision Making Optional Units, these may include: Unit 9 Team Building in Business Unit 8 Recruitment & Selection Unit 16 Visual Merchandising Unit 17 Digital Marketing Unit 18 Creative Promotion Unit 22 Market Research Optional units chosen are subject to change. The course will appeal to students who: >> Wish to pursue a career in a business related profession >> Want a more vocational qualification which will prepare them for the world of work >> Enjoy working on projects Students will learn important skills which are relevant to the world of work. Student’s class work will be supplemented by visits to businesses. Students have the opportunity to run their own business event which helps them develop enterprise skills. During the course students will: >> Extensively use case studies >> Be kept constantly up to date with newspapers & TV programmes >> Be assessed in a variety of ways e.g. presentations, reports, role plays and practical assessments in Science Thorough classwork and preparation for external assessment key skills will be developed in communication, investigation, numerical, IT, problem solving, working with others and planning. The nature of the subject means that students must make use of the latest in Information Technology and utilise the internet. The Extended Diploma is a two year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in Business or Business Management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector. This course is also suitable for higher education. https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/_site/data/files/post16/FEEC7AAFD3E34D48961C699F15140332.pdf#page=44
5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied CURRENT YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND EXTERNAL candidates must have: 9 A-level: at least three 9-6 grades in addition to a 5 in English Language and a 5 in Maths For internal Year 11 students only, the Academy offers a BTEC Extended Diploma. The entry criteria for BTEC is: 5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied.
There are 3 types of assessment of which 42% are externally assessed. The qualification is equivalent to 3 A-levels. Students are able to obtain grades from 3 Distinction* to 3 Passes on this course.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ |
Students study 13 units over 2 years. These are made up of 7 mandatory and 6 optional units. Unit 1 Exploring Business Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit 4 Managing an Event Unit 5 International Business Unit 6 Principles of Management Unit 7 Business Decision Making Optional Units, these may include: Unit 9 Team Building in Business Unit 8 Recruitment & Selection Unit 16 Visual Merchandising Unit 17 Digital Marketing Unit 18 Creative Promotion Unit 22 Market Research Optional units chosen are subject to change. The course will appeal to students who: >> Wish to pursue a career in a business related profession >> Want a more vocational qualification which will prepare them for the world of work >> Enjoy working on projects Students will learn important skills which are relevant to the world of work. Student’s class work will be supplemented by visits to businesses. Students have the opportunity to run their own business event which helps them develop enterprise skills. During the course students will: >> Extensively use case studies >> Be kept constantly up to date with newspapers & TV programmes >> Be assessed in a variety of ways e.g. presentations, reports, role plays and practical assessments in Science Thorough classwork and preparation for external assessment key skills will be developed in communication, investigation, numerical, IT, problem solving, working with others and planning. The nature of the subject means that students must make use of the latest in Information Technology and utilise the internet. The Extended Diploma is a two year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in Business or Business Management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector. This course is also suitable for higher education. https://www.ashmoleacademy.org/_site/data/files/post16/FEEC7AAFD3E34D48961C699F15140332.pdf#page=44
5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied CURRENT YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND EXTERNAL candidates must have: 9 A-level: at least three 9-6 grades in addition to a 5 in English Language and a 5 in Maths For internal Year 11 students only, the Academy offers a BTEC Extended Diploma. The entry criteria for BTEC is: 5 or more GCSE grades of 9–4, including English Language & Maths and a 4 in Business if studied.
There are 3 types of assessment of which 42% are externally assessed. The qualification is equivalent to 3 A-levels. Students are able to obtain grades from 3 Distinction* to 3 Passes on this course.