What is Business Studies BTEC? BTEC in Business Studies is an alternative to studying Business Studies at A Level. 50% of the BTEC course is coursework, the rest is externally assessed. During this time, students will learn about businesses from a vocational perspective. For example, who are the stakeholders of a specific business, their objectives and what makes them successful? Students also study finance and marketing on this course. Where can Business Studies BTEC lead me? A qualification in BTEC in Business is recognised by universities and can pave the way to studying a Business related qualification at degree level. It is also valued by employers or, alternatively, if students wish to follow an apprenticeship route. Structure of the Course In the first year you will study: Unit 1: Exploring Business This is a coursework element and students will be expected to investigate two businesses of their choosing and research what makes them successful. Unit 2: Develop a Marketing Campaign Students will be given pre-release exam material and will be expected to do research into a marketing campaign. They will have three hours to write this up in controlled conditions. This is externally assessed. Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance An examined unit, students will learn about the financial institutions as well as profit and loss accounts, cash flow forecasts and balance sheets. Unit 22: Market Research The final coursework element where students will examine the types of market research used by a business.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1NB |
What is Business Studies BTEC? BTEC in Business Studies is an alternative to studying Business Studies at A Level. 50% of the BTEC course is coursework, the rest is externally assessed. During this time, students will learn about businesses from a vocational perspective. For example, who are the stakeholders of a specific business, their objectives and what makes them successful? Students also study finance and marketing on this course. Where can Business Studies BTEC lead me? A qualification in BTEC in Business is recognised by universities and can pave the way to studying a Business related qualification at degree level. It is also valued by employers or, alternatively, if students wish to follow an apprenticeship route. Structure of the Course In the first year you will study: Unit 1: Exploring Business This is a coursework element and students will be expected to investigate two businesses of their choosing and research what makes them successful. Unit 2: Develop a Marketing Campaign Students will be given pre-release exam material and will be expected to do research into a marketing campaign. They will have three hours to write this up in controlled conditions. This is externally assessed. Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance An examined unit, students will learn about the financial institutions as well as profit and loss accounts, cash flow forecasts and balance sheets. Unit 22: Market Research The final coursework element where students will examine the types of market research used by a business.
School entry criteria.
