Business Studies - Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

Assessment

Unit 1: The business environment – In this unit you will develop an understanding of how and why businesses operate in the way they do. You will look at a range of different types of business and business structures, and explore how the ownership of a business and its objectives are interrelated. Unit 2: Working in business – This unit will cover the skills and understanding needed to work effectively within a business environment. This includes arranging meetings, working with business documents, making payments, prioritising business activities and communicating with stakeholders. Unit 4: Customers and communication – In this unit you will learn the purpose, methods and importance of communication in business and the appropriateness of different forms of communication for different situations. You will develop the skills that will help you create a rapport with customers and have the opportunity to practise and develop your communication skills. Unit 5: Marketing and market research – This unit has particular emphasis on the role of market research and how it contributes to marketing decision-making, and the actions a business may take. Unit 8: Introduction to human resources – In this unit you will gain an overview of the HR function and learn about factors affecting human resources planning. Assessment: Units 1 and 2 are external examinations that take place in Year 12 and 13. Units 4, 5 and 8 are internally assessed pieces of coursework.