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Business BTEC
(Pearson Edexcel) Equivalent to one A Level
Head of Department:
Mr E Reynolds
Teaching Staff:
Mr E Reynolds
Mrs M Mackenzie-Foster Mr M Pitteway
Mrs K Naylor
Course Content Year 12
Unit 1 – Exploring Business (Internal Assessment)
Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign (Controlled Assessment)
Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance (Exam Assessment)
Unit 4 –Investigating Customer Service (Internal Assessment)
Overview
Studying BTEC Business does not guarantee that you will win ‘The Apprentice’, but it will assist you in developing the key practical and technical skills to approach hands-on, real-life situations, enabling you to understand the world and work better in virtually any job in your future life.
Expectations
Students need an interest in current affairs and a willingness to engage in discussion and debate. Good reading skills and an ability to interpret written text and data is essential.
Future Pathway
Many Business students go on to study a related degree; most Universities offer a variety of Business and Management courses. After University, a Business degree will enable you to work in almost any work environment, whether it is starting your own business or working for a multinational corporation.
Key Skills
The ability to interpret information (written and numerical) and write clearly and fluently using effective business language.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Working towards a Grade 4 or above in both Maths and English.
Note: Access to a laptop would be beneficial to produce the required assignments.
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