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Business BTEC Single Award (Pearson) Equivalent to one A Level
Head of Department:
Mr E Reynolds
Teaching Staff:
Mr E Reynolds Mr M Pitteway Mrs K Naylor Mr T Cobb
Mr J Williams
Course Content Year 12
Unit 1 - The Business Environment
Unit 2 - Business Resources
Unit 5 - Business Accounting
Year 13
Unit 4 - Business Communications
Unit 3 - Introduction to Marketing
Unit 36 - Starting a small business
This qualification is 100% coursework based.
Overview
Studying Business does not guarantee that you will become a future Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos, but you will study a wide variety of issues which will help you to understand the world and help with 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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