Businesses operate in an environment which is dynamic, competitive, uncertain and frequently hostile. They need to constantly adapt to changes in their internal and external environments in order to be successful. These changes may include anticipating the actions of competitors, reacting to economic or political changes or making use of new technologies. Whether you aspire to be a business professional, manager, charity worker or entrepreneur, understanding the business environment is key to ensuring that the business in which you work reaches its full potential. Businesses today need employees, managers and entrepreneurs who are multi-skilled, independent thinkers. When working in business you will have to work in accordance with organisational protocols, be able to prioritise work and communicate effectively with others in a meaningful way. This qualification will set you on the right path for being successful in any workplace that you may find yourself in due to the range of transferable skills included in this course.
A minimum of a Merit in Level 2 (M2) Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing or BTEC Business. Or, if taken, at least a Grade 4 in GCSE Business. Grade 5 in English Language Grade 5 in Maths
Year 12: Unit 1: The Business Environment Exam worth 33% of your overall grade; sat in January. Unit 2: Working in Business Exam worth 16.5% of your overall grade; sat in the summer of Year 12 Unit 4: Customers and communication Coursework worth 16.5% of your overall grade; submitted in May/June of Year 12 Year 13: Unit 5: Marketing and Market Research Coursework worth 16.5% of your overall grade, submitted in January Unit 16: Principles of Project Management Coursework worth 16.5% of your overall grade, submitted in May/June
About Education Provider
Region | London |
Local Authority | Hounslow |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Cecil Road, Hounslow, TW3 1AX |
Businesses operate in an environment which is dynamic, competitive, uncertain and frequently hostile. They need to constantly adapt to changes in their internal and external environments in order to be successful. These changes may include anticipating the actions of competitors, reacting to economic or political changes or making use of new technologies. Whether you aspire to be a business professional, manager, charity worker or entrepreneur, understanding the business environment is key to ensuring that the business in which you work reaches its full potential. Businesses today need employees, managers and entrepreneurs who are multi-skilled, independent thinkers. When working in business you will have to work in accordance with organisational protocols, be able to prioritise work and communicate effectively with others in a meaningful way. This qualification will set you on the right path for being successful in any workplace that you may find yourself in due to the range of transferable skills included in this course.
A minimum of a Merit in Level 2 (M2) Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing or BTEC Business. Or, if taken, at least a Grade 4 in GCSE Business. Grade 5 in English Language Grade 5 in Maths
Year 12: Unit 1: The Business Environment Exam worth 33% of your overall grade; sat in January. Unit 2: Working in Business Exam worth 16.5% of your overall grade; sat in the summer of Year 12 Unit 4: Customers and communication Coursework worth 16.5% of your overall grade; submitted in May/June of Year 12 Year 13: Unit 5: Marketing and Market Research Coursework worth 16.5% of your overall grade, submitted in January Unit 16: Principles of Project Management Coursework worth 16.5% of your overall grade, submitted in May/June