This vocational course is available to any student, whether or not you have studied Business previously. The Extended Certificate is for interested learners in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, to progress to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects. If you are looking to enhance your career prospects, want to go on to further study in Business, or want to develop skills and understanding that are directly relevant to the business world, then BTEC Business is for you. The Business course provides learners with an introduction to and understanding of: • The business environment • Marketing and communication • Management of resources and finance All these factors are fundamental to the success of business organizations. Learners will develop personal skills in the areas of leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving within a business context. They will also develop skills in accounting, business administration, personal selling, enterprise, recruitment, business start-up, and ICT. This course provides solid and varied business knowledge and is good preparation for a successful career. It also provides the necessary entry requirements for a wide range of higher education courses including HNDs and degrees. After completing this course learners will find themselves prepared for entry into a range of professions including: • Financial Services • Retail • Administration • Sales • Management and Law • Human Resources
4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (or equivalent), including a minimum grade of 4 in English and Maths and a minimum grade of 5 in Business GCSE or equivalent, if studied previously.
The BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A-Level. You will produce a portfolio of coursework that will be assessed as well as sitting external assessments. A grading scale of Pass, Merit, or Distinction is applied to all units. There is a mixture of assessments within the Extended Certificate in Business course, with 58% of the course being externally assessed. For coursework-based units, students will produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they have met all the assessment objectives. This will be evidenced through practical assignments, oral presentations/ demonstrations, written reports, and project work. Submission deadlines are set throughout the year. You will need to ensure that you are organized and enjoy spending time working through a range of individual tasks. • Pass is equivalent to an E at A Level • Merit is equivalent to a C at A Level • Distinction is equivalent to an A at A Level • Distinction* is equivalent to an A* at A Level Unit 1 – Exploring Business Internal – Coursework based Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign Externally assessed Controlled Assessment Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance Externally assessed Examination Unit 8 – Recruitment and Selection Process Internal – Coursework-based
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LA |
This vocational course is available to any student, whether or not you have studied Business previously. The Extended Certificate is for interested learners in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, to progress to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects. If you are looking to enhance your career prospects, want to go on to further study in Business, or want to develop skills and understanding that are directly relevant to the business world, then BTEC Business is for you. The Business course provides learners with an introduction to and understanding of: • The business environment • Marketing and communication • Management of resources and finance All these factors are fundamental to the success of business organizations. Learners will develop personal skills in the areas of leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving within a business context. They will also develop skills in accounting, business administration, personal selling, enterprise, recruitment, business start-up, and ICT. This course provides solid and varied business knowledge and is good preparation for a successful career. It also provides the necessary entry requirements for a wide range of higher education courses including HNDs and degrees. After completing this course learners will find themselves prepared for entry into a range of professions including: • Financial Services • Retail • Administration • Sales • Management and Law • Human Resources
4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (or equivalent), including a minimum grade of 4 in English and Maths and a minimum grade of 5 in Business GCSE or equivalent, if studied previously.
The BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A-Level. You will produce a portfolio of coursework that will be assessed as well as sitting external assessments. A grading scale of Pass, Merit, or Distinction is applied to all units. There is a mixture of assessments within the Extended Certificate in Business course, with 58% of the course being externally assessed. For coursework-based units, students will produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they have met all the assessment objectives. This will be evidenced through practical assignments, oral presentations/ demonstrations, written reports, and project work. Submission deadlines are set throughout the year. You will need to ensure that you are organized and enjoy spending time working through a range of individual tasks. • Pass is equivalent to an E at A Level • Merit is equivalent to a C at A Level • Distinction is equivalent to an A at A Level • Distinction* is equivalent to an A* at A Level Unit 1 – Exploring Business Internal – Coursework based Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign Externally assessed Controlled Assessment Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance Externally assessed Examination Unit 8 – Recruitment and Selection Process Internal – Coursework-based