Business Studies
Weatherhead High School - Wirral
01516314400
Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS
Course summary

The BTEC course in Business is a broad-based qualification that provides the opportunity for you to explore the world of business in a highly engaging and practical way. By adopting an investigative approach, you develop a range of skills while discovering the problems and opportunities faced by businesses. The course encourages you to develop an understanding of how business works in the real world and you will discover the problems and opportunities faced by local, national and international businesses. Research will include the study of some well-known businesses including Tesco, Marks and Spencer, and Coca Cola. Over the two years of the course, you will research a number of areas of business including: ■ Exploring Business Success ■ Marketing Plans ■ Business Finance and Control ■ Recruitment and Selection in Business ■ Business Planning and Management ■ Investigating Customer Service

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 5 GCSEs including a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics in order to study Business at this level.

How you'll be assessed

You will complete an external examination, a set task and two coursework units during the course: ■ Exploring Business (coursework) ■ Developing a Marketing Campaign (set task) ■ Personal and Business Finance (examination 2 hour) ■ One Optional Unit (coursework)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressBreck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS