Business Studies

Course summary

L3 BTEC is a 2-year course worth 2 A Levels, meaning you only have to take 1 other subject in 6th Form. You study for the equivalent of 1 A Level in the first year, and then another in year 2. The BTEC Level 3 Business course develops many skills. Finance skills are examined through an exam and marketing skills are examined through an externally assessed control assessment. The students also have internally assessed coursework on the Business Environment and the Recruitment Process. At the end of the first year, students are expected to carry out some work experience, and in the 2nd year, students will put on an event to raise money for a charity. The skills learned in this course make these students very employable, and the course also supplies great examples for personal statements and helps with university applications. Year 1: Unit 1: Exploring Business - Internally assessed coursework- covering the business environment Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign - Externally assessed, exam condition coursework - January of Year 12 Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance - Exam in May of Year 12 Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process - Internally assessed coursework Year 2: Unit 27: Work Experience - Internally assessed Unit 4: Managing an Event - Internally Assessed Unit 5: International Business - Internally Assessed Unit 6: Principles of Management - Externally Assessed - May Year 13