Business BTEC

Level 3 BTEC National in Business

We also offer the BTEC National in Business. This can be taken as an Extended Certificate (equivalent in value to 1 A level), or as a Diploma (equivalent in value to 2 A levels). These qualifications are graded from Pass, Merit to Distinction and there are a range of internal (coursework) and external (exam) units to complete. Students must achieve the minimum Pass grade for all units and are encouraged to achieve the highest unit grade, which is Distinction. The final grade for the BTEC National is an aggregation of performance across all units.

The BTEC National in Business qualification gives students an invaluable opportunity to develop excellent research, time management and report-writing skills, while learning an academic subject.

Course Content

1. Exploring Business

Assessment Method

Coursework/Portfolio – Internal

In this introductory unit, learners study the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.

2. Developing a Marketing Campaign

Assessment Method

Controlled Assessment – External

The dynamic field of marketing is essential to every company’s success. Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the development of marketing campaigns, in this unit.

3. Personal and Business Finance

Assessment Method

Controlled Assessment – External

Students will explore the purpose and importance of personal and business finance, and develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information.

4. Managing an Event

Assessment Method

Coursework/ Portfolio – Internal

Events management is one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors of business. Students will work as part of a team to plan, coordinate and manage a business or social enterprise event. They will then produce an individual evaluation.

5. International Business

Assessment Method

Coursework/ Portfolio – Internal

International business has a significant influence on the national economy and students will investigate how UK businesses develop strategies to trade globally.

6. Principles of Management

Assessment Method

Controlled Assessment – External

This unit enables students to understand how the role of management and leadership in the workplace contributes towards business success.

Pupils will also complete two optional units that can extend their understanding of Customer Service and working in a business environment. These units will be assessed internally.

Please note every piece of external assessed work needs to be passed to gain the qualification. Each external assessment can be sat twice.

Looking Further Ahead

Due to the broad nature of the course, there are several options for career progression from university to Higher Apprenticeships. There would be an option to study Business related courses at universities such as Queen Mary, Manchester, Loughborough, Liverpool , UCL, City, Bath, Surrey, Brighton and Westminster.

Currently, Business and Economics related subjects are the most popular degree course for Royal Russell students. The subject leads to a wide variety of careers including; Marketing, Public Relations, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Banking and Events Management. Also, most areas of Finance, Accountancy, General Management and Consultancy require the study of Business at some point.

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