Business Studies

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