This course is ideally suited to students who have a desire to learn more about how businesses and entrepreneurs operate. If you want to find out more about the key areas of business such as finance, marketing, human resources then business studies is for you. The OCR Cambridge Technical course gives students the opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and tools for the world of business. This course is equivalent to one A-Level
To study this course you will need to achieve 32-35 points if you wish 3 BTEC / CTEC courses 36 - 47 points if you wish to study with other A levels
4 units to complete over 2 years: There are two externally assessed exams and three units of coursework, these will be internally assessed before being verified by an external moderator. 5 units to complete over 2 years: There are two externally assessed exams and three units of coursework, these will be internally assessed before being verified by an external moderator. Unit 1—The Business Environment This unit will cover topics such as different types of businesses and structures, functional areas and financial documents. This unit is synoptic and used throughout others in the course. 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 and making payments. Unit 4—Customers and communication In this unit students will learn the purpose, methods and importance of communication with customers to a business. Unit 8—Introduction to Human Resources In this unit students will gain an overview of the HR function within a business and learn about the importance of motivating and training employees to achieve their potential. Unit 11—Accounting Concepts This unit will give students an introduction to the foundations of business accounting. The unit will allow them to gain essential skills in producing final accounts
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3EX |
This course is ideally suited to students who have a desire to learn more about how businesses and entrepreneurs operate. If you want to find out more about the key areas of business such as finance, marketing, human resources then business studies is for you. The OCR Cambridge Technical course gives students the opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and tools for the world of business. This course is equivalent to one A-Level
To study this course you will need to achieve 32-35 points if you wish 3 BTEC / CTEC courses 36 - 47 points if you wish to study with other A levels
4 units to complete over 2 years: There are two externally assessed exams and three units of coursework, these will be internally assessed before being verified by an external moderator. 5 units to complete over 2 years: There are two externally assessed exams and three units of coursework, these will be internally assessed before being verified by an external moderator. Unit 1—The Business Environment This unit will cover topics such as different types of businesses and structures, functional areas and financial documents. This unit is synoptic and used throughout others in the course. 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 and making payments. Unit 4—Customers and communication In this unit students will learn the purpose, methods and importance of communication with customers to a business. Unit 8—Introduction to Human Resources In this unit students will gain an overview of the HR function within a business and learn about the importance of motivating and training employees to achieve their potential. Unit 11—Accounting Concepts This unit will give students an introduction to the foundations of business accounting. The unit will allow them to gain essential skills in producing final accounts
