BTEC business studies is a demanding, applied learning qualification. Students will need to complete a range of units, be organised, complete assessments and keep a portfolio of assignments as well as undertake external tasks and exams within strict time frames. The units chosen cover a range of business topic areas to provide a foundation for further study or employment. Year 1 – 2 units • Unit 1 Exploring Business - study features of different businesses and analyse what makes them successful, investigate how businesses are organised, examine the environment in which businesses operate, examine business markets and investigate the role and contribution of innovation and enterprise to business success • Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign – introduction to the principles and purposes of marketing that underpin the rationale for a marketing campaign; developing a rationale for a marketing campaign and plan and develop a marketing campaign Year 2 – 2 units • Personal and Business Finance - Personal finance involves the understanding of why money is important and how managing your money can help prevent future financial difficulties. It is vital you understand the financial decisions you will need to take throughout your life and how risk can affect you and your choices. The business finance aspects of the unit introduce you to accounting terminology, the purpose and importance of business accounts and the different sources of finance available to businesses. Planning tools, such as cash flow forecasts and break-even, will be prepared and analysed. Measuring the financial performance of a business will require you to prepare and analyse statements of comprehensive income and statements of financial position. • Recruitment & Selection process - You will learn that successful recruitment is key to maintaining the success of a business, as people are often considered to be the most valued resource. You will explore the various selection tools and the enhanced use of technology in this area. Businesses with an effective recruitment process in place are more likely to make successful appointments. In a competitive labour market this is a major advantage and will support business success. This unit gives you the opportunity, through role play, to take part in selection interviews.
A combination of assignments, external tasks (completed under exam conditions) and an examination 50% assignments 50% external assessment in year 1 60% external 40% assignments in year 2
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA |
BTEC business studies is a demanding, applied learning qualification. Students will need to complete a range of units, be organised, complete assessments and keep a portfolio of assignments as well as undertake external tasks and exams within strict time frames. The units chosen cover a range of business topic areas to provide a foundation for further study or employment. Year 1 – 2 units • Unit 1 Exploring Business - study features of different businesses and analyse what makes them successful, investigate how businesses are organised, examine the environment in which businesses operate, examine business markets and investigate the role and contribution of innovation and enterprise to business success • Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign – introduction to the principles and purposes of marketing that underpin the rationale for a marketing campaign; developing a rationale for a marketing campaign and plan and develop a marketing campaign Year 2 – 2 units • Personal and Business Finance - Personal finance involves the understanding of why money is important and how managing your money can help prevent future financial difficulties. It is vital you understand the financial decisions you will need to take throughout your life and how risk can affect you and your choices. The business finance aspects of the unit introduce you to accounting terminology, the purpose and importance of business accounts and the different sources of finance available to businesses. Planning tools, such as cash flow forecasts and break-even, will be prepared and analysed. Measuring the financial performance of a business will require you to prepare and analyse statements of comprehensive income and statements of financial position. • Recruitment & Selection process - You will learn that successful recruitment is key to maintaining the success of a business, as people are often considered to be the most valued resource. You will explore the various selection tools and the enhanced use of technology in this area. Businesses with an effective recruitment process in place are more likely to make successful appointments. In a competitive labour market this is a major advantage and will support business success. This unit gives you the opportunity, through role play, to take part in selection interviews.
A combination of assignments, external tasks (completed under exam conditions) and an examination 50% assignments 50% external assessment in year 1 60% external 40% assignments in year 2
